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Economic development can be a challenge and in rural places there are unique factors that create both barriers and opportunities.

oin representatives from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) as they discuss community development technical assistance and financial tools that can work together with local efforts to foster vibrant, sustainable and diverse communities.

During this webinar we will share examples of how CMF members have used their voice, discuss how to effectively engage with policymakers and walk you through where the line is drawn between advocacy and lobbying.

This session explains the ins and outs of what you need to know to stay compliant.

Founded in 2003 as a collaboration between the State of Michigan and philanthropic organizations, the Governor’s Office of Foundation Liaison (OFL) — the first of its kind in the nation — serves as an executive branch-level nonpartisan connector between Michigan’s public and philanthropic sectors

Strategic planning can be both a daunting and invigorating experience for an organization. This webinar is designed to help you think through your approach to strategic planning. 

A collection of downloadable sample documents related to Communications & Marketing.

This webinar will feature essential storytelling tips, highlight creative ways to repurpose your existing work and show you how to efficiently use downtime to stock a pantry full of useful ingredients to tell the right story when you're crunched for time. 

Explore the ins and outs of communication, how to craft effective messaging and share the great corporate philanthropy work that you do through various channels.

Recent elections and the level of polarization that seem to prevail today suggest that Michigan residents see themselves living different lives based on their urban or rural geography.

Learn what your foundation can do, what those activities may look like and how your colleagues have developed frameworks to guide their advocacy engagement.

Policy changes for DAFs could create challenges for a community foundation's operations and community foundation leadership needs be conversant on this topic. This webinar is designed to provide participants with an understanding of the key issues, proposals and players.