Learn how to debunk common myths that could hinder how your foundation advances equity.
Explore impact investing fundamentals in this webinar tailored to serve both staff and board members.
Hear from community foundations who have gone beyond basic communications to transform their messaging through storytelling.
With the magnitude of changes in federal employment laws and regulations that employers have been expected to navigate in the last year, many are realizing that they need some more information and support. This presentation will provide you with a roadmap on hot topics.
Join your Midwest colleagues and the Technology Association of Grantmakers for this timely and critically important primer on responsible AI adoption in philanthropy.
This Midwest Partnership Series webinar explores “participatory philanthropy” as a (re)emerging model and how funders in the Midwest are implementing components of the model to strengthen their grantmaking.
Join us for a thought-provoking session to rethink the way you approach employee volunteerism.
Ensure your grantmaking program's use of data reduces barriers and supports learning, decision-making, and reporting.
Kick off the new year by re-visiting your board engagement process.
CMF Experts in Residence address frequent questions about self-dealing, conflicts of interest, and other policies that foundations can use to remain compliant and avoid situations that could risk the organization’s reputation in the community.
This session focuses on employee handbooks – a foundational document that establishes the working agreement between employees and the organization and is essential to creating equity and operationalizing your vision.
Learn how to leverage DAFs to attract donors and maximize your community impact as a valuable grantmaking tool.
Join us as we learn from experts and peers on how to align giving and volunteering strategies across all funding streams and include employees in the process to drive social impact in your community.
This session is presented in celebration of black philanthropy month and will address the origin of the CREA Foundation as a philanthropic response to racial injustice, as well as important trends in corporate philanthropy from the perspective of the Mays Institute on Diverse Philanthropy.
Leadership transition planning is essential for the long-term health of family foundations. Are you considering how to best transition to the next generation? Perhaps you’re wondering how to incorporate outside trustees and the best time to do so? Either way, Marguerite Griffin’s experience working with foundations across the country will help answer your questions.
Dive into common issues community foundation staff face when managing component funds.
Discover how the Cleveland Foundation has made significant strides in incorporating equity into their work and used their foundation’s endowment to strengthen their commitment to organizational values.
Join us and a panel of national experts, who support foundation staff and trustees like you every day, as they discuss what they are hearing from your peers and provide insight on best practices.
Hear innovative approaches to corporate giving during the COVID-19 pandemic from Buckingham Foundation Executive Director Theresa Rhodes and Ashley Parker, Senior Property Manager for Buckingham Companies.