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Leadership Development & Mentoring Program
CMF is deeply committed to ensuring a pipeline of diverse professionals receive the tools, strategies and resources needed to advance into leadership roles in philanthropy.
Annual Conference
Save the date for CMF's 52nd Annual Conference!
Grant Opportunities
There are several grant opportunities available for CMF community foundation members through CMF’s Community Foundation Endowment Fund.
CMF Equity Journey
In service to our members and in alignment with our mission, we at CMF are on our own internal journey as an organization, supporting staff in putting equity at the center in our lives and in our work.
Supporting Afghan Resettlement Needs
Thousands of individuals and their families from Afghanistan expected to arrive in Michigan in the coming months following the U.S. military’s departure from the region.
Deepening Connections with State Policymakers
Over 30 CMF members engaged with state policymakers and their staff during Foundations In Lansing, a pilot series of virtual engagements for our community of philanthropy to deepen connections, educate policymakers and highlight philanthropy as a community thought leader and partner to government.
Advancing Public Policy in Philanthropy and Beyond
Paul Hillegonds joined our Michigan community of philanthropy 17 years ago as a trustee of The Kresge Foundation, following decades of leadership as a member of the Michigan Legislature and in the corporate sector.
Exploring Community-Connected Boards
In this time of transformation in our sector, we’re seeing philanthropy continue to reimagine its roles and ways of working, and explore what it means to center diversity, equity and inclusion in our work.
CMF’s 2022 Government Relations Goals
CMF has a longstanding tradition of developing annual government relations goals, designed to guide the policy and advocacy efforts of the organization, in service to our community of philanthropy.
Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation Awards First Grants for DEI Fund
The Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation has awarded its first grants through its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Fund to organizations across the five-county region.
OFL Childcare Subsidy Case Study
View a case study about OFL's work with the childcare subsidy.
Policy Overview
CMF is a recognized national leader in public policy and advocacy efforts. Our public policy work is essential to supporting our community of philanthropy and to strengthening our sector, not only in Michigan but across the country.
Government Relations Public Policy Committee
The CMF Government Relations Public Policy Committee (GRPPC) serves as a conduit between CMF members and the efforts of government to address public issues of importance to philanthropy and the Michigan communities they serve.
Awards
CMF is committed to cultivating and celebrating the leadership of all those who power our sector, across the entire continuum of their engagement in philanthropy including youth, emerging practitioners, mid-career staff and trustees and the most tenured leaders in our field.
Peer Communities
Online communities provide an interactive forum for members to engage with their peers on topics and issues important to their work.
Reimagining Our Peer Communities
Online communities provide an interactive forum for members to engage with their peers on topics and issues important to their work.
FAQs & Guidance
Online communities provide an interactive forum for members to engage with their peers on topics and issues important to their work.
CMF Committees
CMF’s committees help to design strategy, content and engagement in areas across CMF and our community.
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