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Events Calendar
Plan your learning journey with us! Browse our events lineup by date, topic and audience or explore through our pillars of Equity, Policy, People and Practice.
Foundations in Lansing: Mental Health Conversations with Policymakers
Join your Michigan philanthropy peers engaged in mental health-related efforts and meet with selected state legislators on mental health policy issues. Conversations and storytelling will be focused on, but not limited to, mental health work, including efforts in destigmatizing mental health, expanding access to mental health services and supporting community-based mental health programs. We will meet with selected state legislators engaged in health policy making, so a broader range of discussion is welcome. We will also learn about legislative priorities in mental health policy and deepen connections with policymakers working to shape Michigan's health systems and outcomes.
Latinx Nonprofit & Funder Gathering: Building Community
Join us for our second statewide gathering of Latinx nonprofit and philanthropy leaders, hosted by CMF’s Latinx Affinity Network! Our goals for this in-person gathering include deepening connections and broadening our network, enhancing nonprofit capacity, and fostering shared understanding and support around civic engagement. Let's come together to strengthen our community and amplify our impact.
Midwest Partnership Series | Community Foundation Finance Course
Join your finance peers for a robust day of learning finance for community foundations.
Recruiting and Retaining Education Talent in MI
Join your peers for an in-person meeting hosted by the P-20 Education Affinity Group, the Governor’s Office of Foundation Liaison and the Southeast Michigan Early Childhood Funders Collaborative to learn more about recruitment and retention efforts for teachers and early care providers, particularly teachers and providers of color.
YAC Advisor Spring Training
Join your fellow YAC advisors for an opportunity to network and learn together! During this engaging in-person training, YAC advisors will learn more about the Developmental Assets Framework, which identifies 40 supports and strengths that young people need to succeed. In addition to a high-level overview of the framework and research, participants hear how a YAC has incorporated the work into their needs assessment and consider ways they can use the information in their YAC’s work. Participants will also have time to connect with peers around best practices, lessons learned and other topics of interest. This training is open to community foundation staff or volunteers who serve in a leadership or support role with their YAC.
Foundations In Lansing: Workforce Supports
Join your Michigan philanthropy peers engaged in supporting workforce needs. Conversations and storytelling will be focused on, but not limited to, talent attraction and retention, training, and workforce housing supported by Michigan philanthropy. We will meet with selected state legislators engaged in these policy-making areas, so a broader range of discussion is welcome. This is an opportunity to highlight Michigan philanthropy’s work towards equitable opportunities for the jobs of today and the jobs of tomorrow. We will also learn about legislative priorities in education and deepen connections with policymakers working to shape the future of the workforce in Michigan.
Youth Grantmakers Summer Leadership Conference 2024
Save the date to join your fellow YACers and YAC advisors from around the state for the 2024 Youth Grantmakers Summer Leadership Conference! Youth advisory council members associated with community foundations around Michigan and the U.S. are welcome to attend with their advisors.
Family Foundation Retreat 2024
Join your fellow family foundations on the shores of Lake Michigan for an interactive, fun, educational and relaxing retreat!
Development Staff Roundtable
Join us for this in-person gathering for development professionals to discuss what you’re seeing in your work and crowdsource ideas from your peers across the state. This will be a space for participants to share stories and advice from their experiences in the field and you will have an opportunity to share your ideas for topics during the registration process. As we continue our collective equity journey, we invite you to bring forward equity-related topics to our roundtables throughout the year. This conversation is open to all CMF members who spend time supporting fund development for their organization.
Supporting Rural Communities: A CMF Member Gathering
Join your rural philanthropy peers in person to discuss around. The purpose of this gathering will be to empower foundation staff and trustees working in rural communities to connect with peers in meaningful ways and discuss opportunities and challenges related to rural infrastructure. The group will be joined by Sarah Lucas, Director of the Office of Rural Prosperity, who will share more about the trajectory of the office, what they are learning through statewide listening sessions and how philanthropy can continue to partner to lift and address issues facing their communities.
CMF 52nd Annual Conference
Save the date and join us for our 52nd Annual Conference, happening October 7-9, 2024, in Traverse City!