Some of our speakers have provided their session materials and/or presentations for conference attendees. Those sessions with available materials are noted with a clickable link on the conference schedule below.
Monday , October 10
12:00–2:00pm Luncheon Plenary
- A Conversation with Governor Rick Snyder and Special Guests
2:30–3:30pm Concurrent Sessions
- Hearing Your Community’s Voice
- How Do We Measure the Impact of Corporate Philanthropy in Our Communities?
- CMF Players: Same Family, New Governance Issues
- The Great Debate on Evaluation & Impact
- International Bonds and Emerging Markets: Expanding the Opportunity Set
- Brave New World: The Power (and Challenges) of Coordinated Funding
- Engaging the Next Generation in Philanthropy
- New Forms of Philanthropy
4:00–5:00pm Concurrent Sessions
- The Role of the Board in Becoming a Diverse and Inclusive Foundation
- What is Your ROI for Corporate Philanthropy?
- Understanding Nonprofit Financing and Business Models
- The Perpetuity Question: To Continue to Be or Not to Be?
- Building Collective Impact for Aging
- Michigan’s Metros–Advancing Innovation
- 25 NEW Marketing Ideas
- What’s New for the IRS Form 990?
5:00–6:00pm Special Session ST
- Writing Concisely: A Songwriter’s Perspective on Constructing Messages with Impact with Joel Mabus, Artist-in-Residence
Tuesday , October 11
9:00–10:00am Concurrent Sessions
- Building Foundation Transparency, Inclusion and Accountability
- Growing the Generative Powers of Your Board
- Family Funders Building Capacity for Innovation and Collaboration
- Our Local Food Economy, Where People and Place Meet
- Building on the Promise
- Economic Outlook: Effect on Foundation Investments
- Building Relationships with Professional Advisors
- How Philanthrophy Can Help Build Community Connections
10:30–11:30am Concurrent Sessions
- Becoming a Diverse and Inclusive Foundation: Michigan Experiences
- Achieving Greater Impact: Shaping Your Message, Telling Your Story
- Governance as Leadership Clinic
- Passion and Purpose: Reinventing Michigan Communities
- Philanthropy and Government: New Partnerships for New Times
- Healthcare and Michigan: Where are we on this Rollercoaster?
- Maximizing Your Stewardship Program: Best Practices for Successful Donor Engagement
- JOBS, JOBS, JOBS! Opportunities for Rural Community Foundations?
12:00-1:00pm “More Than Your Average Networking Lunch”
1:30–2:30pm Concurrent Sessions
- Michigan Foundation Strategies and Investments for Greater Impact
- Listening to Your Stories: The Editor and Reporter Perspective
- Creating an Intergenerational Legacy: Successful Strategies for Inclusion
- Creating an Impact: How Foundations Lead Social Change
- Investing in Civic Engagement: Philanthropy’s Role in Building a Vibrant and Inclusive Democracy
- Latest Requirements for Fair Value Reporting in Your Financial Statements
- 60% by 2025: Michigan College Access Network
3:00-4:00pm Closing Plenary
- A Conversation on Education featuring Kevin Clash, Elmo and Dr. Barbara Schneider
