Events Calendar

Join us for this virtual gathering for communications staff to share what you’re seeing in your own work and crowdsource ideas from your peers across the state. We encourage you to bring any projects or campaigns in the works for an informal “show and tell” group discussion. This may include ongoing work, a new project or something on the horizon you’d like to ask your peers about. If you’d rather listen in you are welcome to do so, this is an open space for you to connect with your fellow communicators in our CMF community. This conversation is open to all CMF members whether your work touches communications or you have a dedicated communications role.

The lines between philanthropy and social impact are blurring. This is especially true in corporate philanthropy, where giving can come in different forms, often from different “buckets” (budgets, entities, employees, etc.). Everything from sponsorships to in-kind donations to employee giving incentives to volunteer efforts are all important aspects of corporate social responsibility. When these philanthropic efforts are intentionally aligned and employees are encouraged to participate through their own giving and volunteering as part of their work experience, it can create a vibrant culture of philanthropy within the organization. Join us as we learn from experts and peers how to align giving and volunteering strategies across all funding streams and include employees in the process to drive social impact in your community.

Governance, a system for who will make decisions and how, is the guiding framework for your family philanthropy’s long-term success. There are many governance constructs that support an effective board, and different methods to engage family within each construct. But what are the common elements that contribute to an effective board across all governance constructs? In this webinar, learn the “nuts and bolts” of good governance, including common policies and practices, strategies for how to build an effective board and decision-making framework, the core roles and responsibilities of board members, and best practices for managing meetings, strategy conversations, and other concrete aspects of governance.

As grantmakers, how do we learn from the communities we serve, from our nonprofit partners and from other stakeholders in the field? How do we utilize what we learn to guide grantmaking and to take action for impact? Join us for this quarterly virtual gathering to discuss what you’re seeing in your own work and crowdsource ideas from your fellow learning and evaluation peers across the state.

Join us for this virtual gathering for programming staff to share what you’re seeing in your own work and crowdsource ideas from your peers across the state. This will be an open space for discussion so please bring your questions, concerns and highlights from your own work to share with the group. As we continue our collective equity journey, we invite you to bring forward equity-related topics to our roundtables throughout the year. This conversation is open to all CMF members whether your work touches programming or you have a dedicated programming role.

As a vehicle for strengthening society, philanthropy plays a key role in shaping policy at the local, state and federal levels. Advocacy is one of philanthropy’s most impactful tools for effecting change, allowing organizations to elevate the voices of the communities they serve and leverage the impact of limited grant dollars to help advance their mission.

Join your fellow CMF members for the return of an in-person Foundations on the Hill (FOTH) in Washington, D.C.! FOTH, hosted by United Philanthropy Forum, is our opportunity to speak with a unified voice before members of Congress to educate them about the importance of philanthropy, inform them of the work that philanthropy is leading in and with community and advocate on behalf of issues impacting the sector and the communities we serve. Furthermore, 2023 marks the start of a new Congress, and we will also welcome three new representatives to the Michigan delegation. We look forward to engaging conversations with our elected officials about opportunities for philanthropy and government to work in partnership for thriving, equitable communities across Michigan.

Join us for this virtual gathering for development staff to discuss what you’re seeing in your own work and crowdsource ideas from your fellow peers across the state. This will also be an open space for discussion so please bring your questions, concerns and highlights from your own work to share with the group. As we continue our collective equity journey, we invite you to bring forward equity-related topics to our roundtables throughout the year. This conversation is open to all CMF members whether your work touches development or you have a dedicated development role.

The philanthropic sector continues to evolve, and many giving families are embracing a trust-based approach to their philanthropy—not only as a mindset, but as a guiding principle across their grantmaking, relationships, and operations. While many families are interested in and willing to adopt trust-based practices, it isn’t always clear how and when to utilize specific trust-based approaches and what they look like in action. What does it really mean to be a trust-based funder? What are concrete ways to be more trust-based in your internal operations, in relationships with your partners, and in your evaluation and financial due diligence with nonprofit partners? And how do you measure success?

Join your community foundation CEO colleagues for an engaging in-person retreat in Midland. This event will provide participants with the opportunity to share challenges, discuss emerging practices and learn together. Most importantly, the retreat will provide time for participants to connect with peers in meaningful ways and discuss issues they feel are most important to them.

Join Michigan philanthropy and nonprofit leaders and sector partners for in-person networking, idea sharing and collaborative conversations during a special series of regional convenings taking place around the state. While enjoying time to connect and network with peers, we’ll also hear from national thought leaders who will share key insights on data, trends, outlooks and opportunities for our sector and the communities we serve.

Join us for a virtual gathering to discuss technology and software, share what you’re seeing in your own work and crowdsource ideas from your fellow peers across the state. This will be an open space for discussion so please bring your questions, concerns and highlights from your own work to share with the group. As we continue our collective equity journey, we invite you to bring forward equity-related topics to our roundtables throughout the year. This conversation is open to all CMF members whether your work touches technology, you have a dedicated technology role or you just want to pick up a few tips from our technology experts.