Events Calendar

join youth philanthropists and adult allies from around the state for the 2025 Youth Grantmakers Summer Leadership Conference! Youth who are involved in grantmaking activities at foundations are welcome to attend with their adult advisors.

Join your philanthropy peers for a Michigan Forum for African Americans in Philanthropy (MFAAP) in Kalamazoo! This event is sponsored by the Kalamazoo Community Foundation, and light fare and two drinks will be included. This event is open to all current and prospective members of CMF's MFAAP affinity group. Please feel free to come anytime between 4:00 and 6:00 p.m. Please note that the event ends at 6:00 p.m. We look forward to seeing you!

Join your scholarship peers for this in-person gathering to network, learn and share best practices. This program is intended for all foundation staff who administer scholarship programs in their communities. Topics of discussion will include supporting high-priority students, scholarship displacement, leading practices in administration and more. Attendees will be invited to provide input on the program content via a survey that will be shared following registration.

Join your corporate philanthropy peers for an enriching in-person gathering hosted by Lake Trust! Engage in dynamic discussions on pressing issues in your field, exchange stories of challenges and successes, and spark new ideas with your colleagues. Lunch will be provided.

Save the date and join us for the CMF 53rd Annual Conference, taking place Tuesday, October 14 – Thursday, October 16, 2025 in Kalamazoo!