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Foundations in Lansing: Before and After School Time Conversations with Policymakers
Join your Michigan philanthropy peers engaged in education work. Conversations and storytelling will be focused on, but not limited to, before and after-school programming supported by Michigan philanthropy. We will meet with selected state legislators engaged in education policy making, so a broader range of discussion is welcome. This is an opportunity to highlight Michigan philanthropy’s work towards equitable education policies, systems and programs that ensure every child and young adult across the state of Michigan, regardless of their race, socioeconomic status, address or disability status, has the resources to achieve at their highest potential. We will also learn about legislative priorities in education and deepen connections with policymakers working to shape the future of education in Michigan.
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.
Spring Corporate Retreat
Join your corporate philanthropy colleagues for an engaging in-person retreat by the scenic Gun Lake in Shelbyville. This gathering offers a space to collaboratively share challenges, explore evolving practices, and learn collectively. Crucially, the retreat allows participants valuable time to forge meaningful connections with peers and engage in discussions about the issues most significant to them.
Consultant Network
Our Consultant Network provides a platform for you to connect with a diverse and highly skilled cadre of independent professionals who provide unparalleled service to philanthropic organizations in Michigan.
Increasing Impact, Enhancing Value: A Practitioner's Guide to Leading Corporate Philanthropy
On April 29, 2012, the Council on Foundations released a seminal report for the corporate philanthropy field, Increasing Impact, Enhancing Value: A Practition
A Handbook for Giving Circle Hosts
This handbook is a practical tool that will help you think through the pros and cons, the ins and outs, and the nuts and bolts of developing and supporting a healthy giving circle.
Liberatory Practices for Latinx Leaders in Philanthropy
Join us for a transformative workshop where Latinx practitioners in Michigan philanthropy come together to deepen their understanding of oppression, share empowering stories and cultivate a vibrant community of support and solidarity. Through engaging dialogue, reflective exercises, and the sharing of liberatory practices, participants will explore how to integrate anti-oppressive frameworks into their leadership strategies to promote liberation and justice.
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CMF 52nd Annual Conference
Save the date and join us for our 52nd Annual Conference, happening October 7-9, 2024, in Traverse City!
Stories on Capitol Hill
Tyler Parlor, CMF and The Skillman Foundation's Communications Fellow, shares more about her experience on Capitol Hill as part of Foundations on the Hill 2024, and the powerful role storytelling has in conversations with policymakers and beyond.
A Time for Philanthropy to Strengthen Our Commitment to Centering Equity
A message from CMF Board Chair and President & CEO of the Hudson-Webber Foundation Melanca Clark and CMF President & CEO Kyle Caldwell
NCFP Series | 21st-Century Governance Part Three: Family Philanthropies as Stewards of a Public Trust
What responsibilities do family philanthropies have to steward their funds intended for public benefit? Who are they accountable to in pursuit of effective family philanthropy?
NCFP Series | 21st-Century Governance Part Two: Strategically Using Partnerships and Collaborating for Systems Change
Join this webinar to learn from family philanthropy leaders with extensive experience in collaborative approaches, hear real-world success stories, and gain practical advice.
Policy Roundtable
Join us for this virtual gathering for staff and trustees interested in public policy to share what you’re seeing in your own work and crowdsource ideas from your peers across the state. This will be an open space for discussion, so please bring your questions, concerns and highlights from your own work to share with the group. As we continue our collective equity journey, we invite you to bring forward equity-related topics to our roundtables throughout the year. We will also discuss building relationships with legislators, including sharing some ideas and resources to support your engagement. This conversation is open to all CMF members, whether your work touches policy or you have a dedicated policy role.
Talent Retention Manual
This type of program would provide competitive reverse scholarships, helping recent college graduates pay off their student loan debt if they return to their local communities for work.
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Eliminating Racial Disparities in Housing
Housing instability continues to be a challenge in Michigan, disproportionately impacting communities of color around the state.
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