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

Health impacts all aspects of our life, including how we utilize and move around our built environment. During this webinar, we will begin to discuss equity and how it impacts the health of individuals and communities. Jeremy DeRoo from LINC UP will share how this plays out in Grand Rapids. We’ll learn about the connection between communities and racial health outcomes and why community organizations should start to connect the line between those two.

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