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Browse these timely, relevant resources curated by our team of experts to deepen your knowledge of best practices, data insights and more. If you have suggested resources for inclusion in the Knowledge Center please contact our team.
CMF's 2021 Annual Report: Together on the Journey
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.
OFL Childcare Subsidy Case Study
View a case study about OFL's work with the childcare subsidy.
The Role of Philanthropy in Strengthening Democracy & Civic Life
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.
Midwest Foundations Webinar: Insights from the Midwest Climate Energy Funders Group Network
Learn more about the Midwest Climate Energy Funders Group Network and how funders from across the region are collaborating to impact one of today's most pressing issues: climate change.
A Case Study of Michigan During Crisis
"A Case Study of Michigan During Crisis" documents the experience of the Office of Foundation Liaison in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic through a compilation of a dozen interviews with state officials and foundation leaders conducted from December 2020 to February 2021.
Analysis of Donor Advised Funds from a Community Foundation Perspective
This is an in-depth analysis of donor-advised funds from a Community Foundation perspective.
Green and Blue Network Chat & Chew
Join CMF's Green and Blue Network as we continue conversations around leading health and environmental issues in Michigan. We will spend time discussing current issues with the state's environmental leaders.
A First Look at Gov. Whitmer's 2022 Budget
Following an unusual budget cycle, with the COVID-19 pandemic interrupting typical budget deliberations and the need for a rare third revenue estimating conference before the 2021 budget was completed, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has presented her 2022 budget recommendation.
CMF Government Relations Goals
The purpose of the Government Relations Public Policy Committee of the Council of Michigan Foundations is to seek support for legislative and regulatory changes at both the state and national levels that will help to strengthen, promote and increase foundation and corporate philanthropy. This do
An Equity Conversation with GEO & CMF
As longtime advocates for promoting equity and engaging community in philanthropy, Marcus Walton, president and CEO of Grantmakers for Effective Organizations (GEO), and Kyle Caldwell, president and CEO of CMF, will come together to share their reflections and their vision for the future of phila
Census 2020 Key Resources
This is a collection of resources developed to support a complete and accurate count in Census 2020.
Tri-State Community Foundation Webinar Series | Lessons Learned Through Rural Economic Development
Economic development can be a challenge and in rural places there are unique factors that create both barriers and opportunities.