This virtual training will begin at 12:30pm. The event is free and mandatory for all host organizations. Please send minimum one, maximum three representative per event from your host organization.  Only selected host sites may attend this event. 

You can view the draft agenda here.

This meeting will allow each host site to learn about statewide branding, marketing, and outreach plans and to connect with peers to share best practices for hosting an event. 

Once you have completed your registration you will receive an email notification with a link to the meeting. 

Questions? Contact Brian Rakovitis at Rakovitis@cedamichigan.org.

Stefani Goerlich is a Licensed Master Social Worker, award winning author, and court-qualified mediator who writes, speaks, and consults on topics related to conflict resolution, emotional intelligence, leadership, and relationships around the country. A frequent media presence, Stefani has served as a subject matter expert for The New Yorker, The Washington Post, and Teen Vogue to name but a few. She is the founder of Bound Together Counseling, where she provides cognitive behavioral, sex, and relationships therapy to members of GSRD (Gender, Sexuality and Relationship Differences) communities in Michigan and Ohio. You can learn more about Stefani by visiting her website at www.stefanigoerlich.com or her practice site, www.boundtogethercounseling.com   

Purpose:

This training will provide host sites with additional opportunity to explore their Show Me the Money Day Basecamp and ask questions about how to use Basecamp. 

What is Basecamp? 

Basecamp is a project management tool that offers host sites a single platform to manage their event planning, including direct communications with all planning partners and CEDAM staff, document storage, calendar and to-do lists.

Affordable housing as a field is often misunderstood and misrepresented by the public, politicians and even the field. Join CEDAM in learning about the history of the affordable housing sector, the wide array of programs it encompasses and how organizations across Michigan are doing groundbreaking work in bringing affordable housing to all. 

Join us as we learn about an exciting sector of the field—community health. From urban gardening to fighting the opioid epidemic, the term community health has different meanings to different people. In this webinar, we’ll talk about the field in general and learn about an exciting new initiative in Lansing.

Securing federal and/or state funding can be very beneficial to nonprofits. However, the world of federal and state grants can be full of jargon, confusing deadlines, and ambiguous reporting.This webinar will look holistically at federal and state funding to help attendees understand:

• Implications of COVID-19 on federal and state funding in the upcoming year(s) (Chris Hackbarth, Michigan Municipal League)
• The application process for federal and state grants (Odessa Carson, Michigan State Housing Development Authority)
• Organizational management of federal and state grants (Sheryl Gray-Dodds, Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency)

Join CEDAM and our expert panelists as we provide tips to help you navigate the world of federal and state funding.

Join CEDAM with guest presenter, Sharon Castle of Nonprofit Network for the Fundraising and Philanthropy Workshop

Purpose:  Fundraising is a focus on meeting a dollar goal, while philanthropy is about people feeling good about giving, giving back and making a difference.  When organizations focus on philanthropy, they ultimately generate more sustainable resources and build strong long-term relationships which, in turn, help weather storms in challenging environments like today’s pandemic.

Session Goals:  This fast-paced workshop will be limited to 15 participants and will utilize data, training, coaching and discussion to provide a comprehensive overview of a healthy development program and how to establish a culture of philanthropy within your organization.  Attend to learn how to:

• Build a culture of philanthropy that uses all team members
• Develop the basic elements of a well-rounded development program
• Build relationships with donors
• Build your prospect pool
• Utilize and leverage your mission

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) collaborates with economic partners to make Michigan a great place to do business and fosters the growth of vibrant communities in our state. Join us as we learn about their various programs from MEDC staff.

Facilitated by Leigh Young and Pablo Majano, Michigan Economic Development Corporation

Placemaking is a buzzword that’s really catching on in Michigan. But what does it really mean? Richard Murphy from the Michigan Municipal League will talk to us about what Placemaking is and share examples of ways Michigan communities are turning public spaces into places people want to be!

Facilitated by Richard Murphy, Michigan Municipal League

Community planning or urban planning is often thought of as the bones on which community economic development is built. Community planning impacts our day-to-day lives as citizens and the work we do as practitioners. Join us as we explore the intersection of community planning and community economic development work.

Facilitated by Andrea Brown, Michigan Association of Planning

Financial capabilities, financial stability, financial education… The financial empowerment world is an alphabet soup of terms! CEDAM’s Brian Rakovitis will unpack what financial empowerment means and share examples of ways that Michigan communities are implementing best practices to raise the bar in their communities.

Facilitated by Brian Rakovitis, CEDAM