Spring Presentations and Trainings
Brittany Kienker, Principal and Owner of Kienker Consulting, will be presenting several upcoming webinars and in-person trainings designed for grantmaking organizations, philanthropic professionals, and board members.
“Preventing and Mitigating Financial Mismanagement and Fraud”
Wednesday, April 16th at 1-2:30pm. Part of the Midwest Community Foundation Webinar Series.
Summary: Financial mismanagement or situations involving fraud can be a challenge for foundation staff. While every situation is unique, there are general steps foundation staff can take to prevent or navigate the situation. During this program, industry experts and practitioners will walk through the “Guide to Fiscal Stewardship” resource, sharing information to help participants understand and identify different types of financial mismanagement and fraud and build knowledge on risk management procedures in foundation operations and grantmaking. Presenters will share their perspectives on how these situations can be handled and will be available for a robust question-and-answer period with the audience following the formal presentation.
Companion piece: A Guide to Fiscal Stewardship
Registration: https://www.michiganfoundations.org/events/midwest-partnership-series-preventing-and-mitigating-financial-mismanagement-and-fraud
“Council of Michigan Foundation’s Community Foundation Staff Retreat”
Wednesday, April 30th - Thursday, May 1st. Exclusive to CMF members.
Summary: The 2025 Community Foundation All-Staff Retreat is being developed to offer just the right mix of structured learning, informal sharing, and networking. Staff serving in roles such as Program/Community Investment, Fund Development, YAC Leadership, Scholarship, Finance and Communications will find this experience valuable and fun!
Schedule and Registration: https://www.michiganfoundations.org/events/community-foundation-staff-retreat
“Council of Michigan Foundation’s Family Foundation Staff Convening”
Thursday, June 5th at 10am-3pm. Exclusive to CMF members.
Summary: Summary and program schedule to be announced.
Registration: https://www.michiganfoundations.org/events/family-foundation-staff-convening