With the influx of federal resources and state surplus, there is a tremendous opportunity for Michigan philanthropy to strengthen partnerships with government and community members to shape the allocation of public dollars. In this conversation, CMF and the Statewide Equity Fund Working Group connect with Angela Glover Blackwell, Founder in Residence at PolicyLink, to discuss insights gained from her work as a policy advocate, activist and social justice leader, learn more about PolicyLink's partnership with the Urban Institute in measuring equity impacts in federal policy and philanthropy's role in shaping the equitable outcome of public dollars.

"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.

This new publication honors the innovative leadership of CMF members, and the many unique ways philanthropy peers are working together and with their communities to make Michigan a place where all can thrive.

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 philanthropy both nationally and in Michigan. 

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.

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

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.

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.