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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.

Family foundations have some of the strongest values for philanthropic giving, and many of those values endure through generations of family involvement. But how do you best prepare new generations to serve on a foundation's board?

Whether setting a salary for a new position or considering raises for existing staff, having benchmark data can be a critical resource to ensure the compensation is competitive. 

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

This webinar provides information on how to deal with difficult wills and trusts.

Learn about promising impact measurement practices and tools to help advance your foundation's and community's practice.

Community foundations are uniquely poised to support the leadership pipelines in their respective communities. Hear about what you need to consider as you start, refine or consider managing a leadership development program.

This webinar highlights challenges that foundation boards and executives are facing and discusses the board development levers that are most related to stronger board and foundation performance.

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. 

Learn how corporate foundations and financial advisors are aligning their giving strategies with business goals.

Family foundations offer some of the strongest values for philanthropic giving, and many of those values endure through generations of family involvement. What happens, though, when new generations want to alter the scope of family giving, or see different opportunities for focus areas?