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Igniting Ideas, Sparking Change. Philanthropy on the Move. What’s in Store for You in Grand Rapids!

If you haven’t already secured your discounted registration rate for CMF’s 46th Annual Conference, Igniting Ideas, Sparking Change., time is running out!

If you haven’t already secured your discounted registration rate for CMF’s 46th Annual Conference, Igniting Ideas, Sparking Change., time is running out!

Online registration closes September 30. Be sure to lock in your discounted rate now to join us in downtown Grand Rapids, October 7 – 9.

Your peers from around the state have designed a can’t-miss three-day event for you that lifts up the latest trends, research, tools and resources to bring fresh ideas to your work.

As part of conference activities, we will head out to visit two iconic locations in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids, Fountain Street Church and the Grand Rapids Public Museum.

On Sunday, at Fountain Street Church we will hear from CMF members and partners about public-private partnerships at work in Michigan and the powerful community-building impact they achieve. We will also get special after-hours access to the Fountain Street’s curated ArtPrize exhibit.

This is a particularly special year because this will be the final conference for Rob Collier as president and CEO at CMF. On Monday night, we head to the Grand Rapids Public Museum for “The Sweet, the Savory and Surprises: A Night to Remember,” where we will celebrate Rob and his dedication to Michigan philanthropy.

Also, we know that improving education outcomes has proven very challenging for Michigan so on our Monday main stage, hear about the historic diverse coalition of stakeholders that has formed committed to boosting education excellence. We will hear from CMF members about the outcomes of their work that aligns with these efforts.

Our conference wraps up Tuesday with Frans Johansson as he shares how the best opportunities for innovation and growth are found in diversity, when disciplines and ideas intersect.

Register for CMF’s 46th Annual Conference.

View the full conference schedule.

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