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CMF is a leadership organization driven by our values and the power of people, equipped with deep sector expertise and the ability to anticipate and adapt, ever committed to continuous improvement in support of Michigan philanthropy. Equity is at the center of our work and a core organizational value as we embrace diversity and work to ensure our organization and our field are inclusive to all. You can read more about our Equity at the Center strategic framework here.


About

Working at CMF

Our team is located in Detroit, Grand Rapids and Lansing while also maintaining a strong statewide presence through virtual and in-person connections and engagements. CMF supports our staff by fostering a flexible and supportive work environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance and physical and mental well-being. CMF strives to offer competitive compensation and benefits packages in alignment with other nonprofit organizations in Michigan. As an organization committed to learning and continuous improvement, we ensure our staff is well-equipped with tailored professional development opportunities to support their growth as leaders in the nonprofit sector. 


SUPPORTING EMERGING LEADERS

CMF Member Sponsored Fellowships

CMF’s fellowship program, sponsored by CMF members, is designed to support emerging leaders with the experience and skills to advance their careers in the sector while making meaningful contributions to their home foundation and the larger nonprofit community. Each cohort of fellows supports areas of work at their sponsoring foundation and receives comprehensive, wrap-around professional development support from CMF. 

CMF is grateful for the generous support of the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation (RCWJF) for sponsoring our first-ever Senior Fellow and our current RCWJF Philanthropy Fellow. The Senior Fellow role which launched in early 2024, will help us grow and strengthen our CMF Fellowship Program and provide curated professional development support and mentoring to our cohort of fellows.

The RCWJF Philanthropy Fellow is embedded in the RCWJF's program team, supporting the foundation's grantmaking activities while receiving professional development through CMF.

The William C. Richardson Philanthropy and Public Policy Fellowship is funded through an endowment established by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF) in honor of the late Dr. William C. Richardson, former president and CEO of WKKF and a former trustee of CMF. The goal of the fellowship is to engage future policymakers in the philanthropic sector to learn about our role in influencing state and federal policy, how to partner with state government and to gain a deeper understanding of philanthropy.

In 2023, we welcomed two new Philanthropy Fellows, sponsored by the Fred A. and Barbara M. Erb Family Foundation, to support the foundation in leveraging the good work already underway in Southeast Michigan. One fellow is embedded in the Great Lakes grantmaking program team, and one supports the Arts, Sustainable Business, and Environmental Health & Justice grantmaking programs.

In early 2024, we welcomed a new communications fellow thanks to the support of The Skillman Foundation. The fellow supports The Skillman Foundation and CMF in storytelling efforts to help advance the missions of both organizations. 

Interested in learning more about career opportunities at CMF?

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