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.
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.
What are the legal responsibilities for the community foundation when community project funds are established? How do you handle the financial side?
Join us for a tactical conversation on how to make your community a better place to live through investments in programs and partnerships that promote healthy lifestyles.
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.
Community foundations invite donors and fundholders to respond to both immediate crises and our foundations' long-range leadership opportunities. We know how to bring the money in but how do we best steward, retain and advise those donors?
The CMF Impact Investing Hub is a new structure we are launching for convening, collaborating and connecting stakeholders around the state who are engaged in the facets of impact investing, including nonprofits, foundations, advisors, fund managers and beyond.
From February 3 through 21, 2025, the Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP) surveyed leaders of nonprofit organizations across the United States that receive funding from foundations that give at least $5 million in grants annually. The report's findings summarize nonprofit leaders’ most pressing concerns with the current political climate and what they would find most helpful from their foundation funders.
Foundation leaders report that their foundations are now working differently than they were in early 2020 — and that they plan to continue most of these changes in a post-pandemic future.
