CMF 53rd Annual Conference

Registration Information

Online registration will open on Wednesday, July 23 and continue through Tuesday, September 30 (or until capacity is met). Rates increase for on-site registration.

Your registration includes all conference programming and access to available recordings and resources via the conference mobile app, as well as all provided meals, snacks and receptions. Additional fees may apply for select immersive experiences.

Conference Rates

Full Conference Registration

  • Member: $925 online | $1,025 on-site
  • Nonmember: $1,225 online | $1,325 on-site

Single-Day Conference Registration 
During registration, you will choose which day of the conference you are planning to attend. 

  • Member: $500 online | $550 on-site
  • Nonmember: $625 online | $675 on-site 

Conference Attendees/Eligibility

The CMF Annual Conference is an event designed for Michigan foundation staff and trustees, including both current and prospective CMF members. We also welcome:  

  • Foundation staff and trustees from outside of Michigan.  
  • Philanthropy Serving Organizations (PSOs), statewide sector infrastructure partners (networks/associations) and Michigan-based intermediaries that provide convening and capacity-building support to foundations.  
  • Professional advisors (consultants) with Michigan philanthropy as clients.  
  • Representatives from organizations committed as event sponsors and exhibitors.

Individuals serving as speakers for one or more conference sessions who are not otherwise eligible to attend per the above notes are invited to join us for their session as well as the breakfast or lunch preceding or following their session.  

If you have any questions about eligibility, please contact us at [email protected] before registering for the event and before making a hotel reservation. 

Cancellation Policy

Full refunds are available upon a request made in writing to [email protected] until online registration closes on Tuesday, September 30. For requests after September 30, you may transfer your registration to another individual within your organization. If you cannot attend due to illness, we will offer a refund or transfer. If you have a related question or would like to transfer your registration to a colleague, please contact the CMF team at [email protected]. 

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