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Fostering Communities of Belonging
Register today to join your philanthropy peers for the CMF 51st Annual Conference!
Monday, Nov. 6
Detroit River Tour: Creating Waves of Transformation
The Detroit River, once known as one of the most polluted rivers in North America, is now home to the “best riverwalk in the U.S.,” serving as a place for all to enjoy and a major economic driver for the region. During the boat tour, together we will learn about the many collaborative and high-impact efforts led by philanthropy, along with nonprofit, corporate and government partners making the river the local and international treasure it is today.
Please note that capacity will be limited for this experience. Advanced sign-up will be required when you register for the conference, accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. There is a $25 fee to participate, reserving your space on this unique excursion.
Actionable Strategies to Close Racial Disparities in Your Grantmaking
Cultivating Community: Fostering Meaningful Relationships with Indigenous Partners
Building Your Equity Literacy Lens: An Introduction
Legacy in Family Philanthropy: A Modern Framework
Join this interactive workshop as we explore ideas and tools to define a living legacy, plan for its continuity, and amplify equitable results through its implementation. We’ll use lessons from the National Center for Family Philanthropy’s “Legacy in Family Philanthropy: A Modern Framework” and “Succession and Legacy” guides and other legacy planning experts. You'll leave with tools to discuss back home, while foundation staff and advisors will leave with new tools to assist donors and clients.
Disrupting Philanthropy & Rebuilding Trust through Collective Giving
Disaster Response: Shaping Your Organization's Preparedness Plan
Building Your Equity Literacy Lens Part II: A Deeper Dive
This session is for participants who have attended the Part 1 workshop, whether during this conference, a previous one, or in another space. Part of the discussion will be an opportunity for participants to reflect on how they have applied the lens in their work.
New Center's Win-Win Growth
This is an immersive experience: attendees will leave the hotel for programming that will take place off-site. Transportation, snacks and souvenirs will be provided. Please note that capacity is limited for this experience. Advanced sign-up will be required when you register for the conference, accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis.
This immersive experience is supported by the William Davidson Foundation, the Detroit Pistons and the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan.
Growing Partnerships for Rural Michigan
Residents at the Center: The Detroit Residents First Fund
This is an immersive experience: attendees will leave the hotel for programming that will take place off-site. Transportation will be provided. Please note that capacity is limited for this experience. Advanced sign-up will be required when you register for the conference, accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Together Again: Detroit’s Nonprofit Hub for the Future
This is an immersive experience: attendees will leave the hotel for programming that will take place off-site. Transportation will be provided. Please note that capacity is limited for this experience. Advanced sign-up will be required when you register for the conference, accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Networking Receptions
Main Stage Event
Tuesday, Nov. 7
Movement and Mindfulness
Annual Members Meeting
Models for Growing Your Community Foundation
Streamlined Operations & Compliance for Lean Foundations
State, Regional & Local Responses to the Housing Crisis
Unpacking State Policy Changes on Scholarships & Higher Education Funders
Building Equitable Community Development Systems: Lessons for Philanthropy
Building Power at the Intersection of Race and Migration
Equity in Leadership Succession Planning
Open Space Discussions
Conference attendees serving in any role or capacity at their foundation are invited to engage!
What can I expect? The room will be set up with several round tables for hosting conversations. Some topics will be pre-assigned, but there will be open space for spontaneous meetups. There will be no facilitator or presenter, as we believe collective wisdom is in the room! Staff will help you find a space to connect and ensure the session closes on time.
What do I need to do? No homework is required! However, if you have a topic in mind, you will be invited to submit your ideas early in the conference. Topic lists will be shared for each session block so those interested can connect with others interested in the same topic. Please note that the success of this session depends on participants being engaged and open to interaction. You do not need to bring expertise or a specific story to tell but we encourage everyone to come prepared to connect and ask questions.
Operationalizing Racial Equity: From Audit to Action
Policy & Advocacy Efforts: A Conversation on How to Get Started
Strategies for Building Stronger Fundraising Connections with Donors
Disaggregated Data: Best Practices & Building Better Metrics
Equity in Philanthropy: Supporting Black-led Community-Based Organizations
Equitable Pathways for Talent & Job Creation
Main Stage Event
Reimagining Community Foundation Financial Reporting
Income Inequality & Racial Disparities: Debt Collection in MI
Leveraging Public-Private Partnerships to Drive Economic Development & Legal Reform
Building Capacity Through Corporate and Community Foundation Collaboration
This session will feature a unique "fish bowl" format that features audience interaction, with opportunities for participants to actively join in the conversation.
Beyond the Pandemic: Are We All Health Funders?
Advocacy in Action: Coalition Shares Successes & Challenges in Expanding the EITC
Integrating Racial Equity, Justice & Trust-Based Philanthropy
Advancing Your Foundation's Equity Journey
Community Connections
New this year! This connection space will be offered twice during the conference. During this first round of connections, participants will gather with peers from similar organizations or serving in similar roles.
Networking Reception
Main Stage Event: Building Bridges of Belonging
Illuminating our conference theme of belonging and facing the challenges of equity and systemic racism, john will examine how we can tap into our shared humanity to bridge differences and embrace authentic and transformational relationships to foster belonging in the communities we serve. john's powerful work provides a roadmap for our collective future in overcoming systemic and structural racism—“othering” through an equity lens.
john will be joined by sector leaders to discuss challenges and opportunities for our community of philanthropy to help create and contribute to an equitable, vibrant and inclusive Michigan where all thrive.
Networking Receptions
Wednesday, Nov. 8
Movement and Mindfulness
Community Connections
New this year! This connection space will be offered twice during the conference. During this second round of connections, participants will gather with peers across organizations and role types to discuss a topic of interest to them.
Board Composition: Built for Purpose
Practicing Disability Justice in Grantmaking
Journalism Collaboratives for Community Solutions
Legal Issues, Trends & FAQs: What You Need to Know
Infusing Equity & Community Voice in Anniversary Celebrations & Communications
Open Space Discussions
Building Michigan's Growth & Innovation Economy
Michigan’s Poverty Task Force: Exploring Philanthropy’s Supporting Role
Exploring Trust-Based, Equity-Driven Practices
Navigating Leadership Transitions & Staff Turnover
Supporting Small Businesses Through a Collaborative Microloan Partnership
Cross-Team Collaborations for Effective Communications
Activating a Philanthropic Policy Agenda for P-20 Education
Accounting, Auditing & Tax Update
Main Stage Event