The Michigan Youth Voters Guide, created by the Michigan Community Foundation's Youth Project (MCFYP), outlines valuable resources and information for first-time and young voters.

This resource is intended to explore frequently asked questions involved in managing disaster funds, specifically issues of concern to private foundations, community foundations, corporate foundation/giving programs and other public charities that manage grantmaking.

This resource is intended to provide an overview of compliance needs and opportunities for both private foundations and public charities with grantmaking operations.

In this publication, Dr. Brittany Kienker, Ph.D., CMF's Knowledge Insights Expert in Residence, outlines frequently asked questions involved in managing funds and fund agreements over time.

This document is a reference tool for considering which philanthropic giving structure is most appropriate to the unique situation and priorities of these individuals and families.

This new publication illustrates the innovative leadership of our members in the areas of Equity, People, Practice and Policy and how CMF is championing the work of Michigan philanthropy as we continue to live into our Equity at the Center strategic framework.

This report examines data from 976 charitable organizations which sponsor donor-advised funds (DAFs). The results show increases in every key metric for the eleventh consecutive year.

Foundation leaders report that their foundations are now working differently than they were in early 2020 — and that they plan to continue most of these changes in a post-pandemic future.

In times of discord and divide, philanthropy plays a vital role in convening people to build bridges and unify across difference.

View a case study about OFL's work with the childcare subsidy.

How visible and accessible should your family's philanthropy be to others? It's a classic question with multiple correct answers based on faith, family tradition, regulatory frameworks, strategy and many more factors.

This databook provides a snapshot of Michigan community foundations for benchmarking and storytelling.

This report examines the unique context of national and large foundations, including the ways in which their size, scale, and orientation pose challenges and create opportunities for meaningful partnership with communities in foundation decision-making. 

The CMF Impact Investing Hub is a new structure we are launching for convening, collaborating and connecting stakeholders around the state who are engaged in the facets of impact investing, including nonprofits, foundations, advisors, fund managers and beyond.

This report provides salary, benefits, and demographic data for staff at Midwest foundations.

Join CMF and Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement (PACE) for a conversation on the unique and powerful role of philanthropy in strengthening democracy and civic life in the communities we serve.

Join us for a session that brings foundations and nonprofits together as we spotlight the voices and experiences of real nonprofit and philanthropy leaders who are embracing trust-based practices to enhance their organizations' mission fulfillment.

Phishing emails, spam texts and cybercriminals are leveraging more sophisticated ways to try and access your personal and organizational information. How can you protect your data?

Join the staff of CFLeads as they share insights about the practice of community leadership from the collective knowledge of the community foundation field.

This guide provides an overview of the regulations and practical considerations of different types of charitable gaming available to nonprofit organizations.