Nonprofit Endowment 101: A Community Conversation About Building Lasting Impact
Mar 31st 2026
In General
On March 26, 2026, we welcomed nonprofit leaders from across Southeast Michigan for Nonprofit Endowment 101 — a morning dedicated to one of the most powerful tools available to mission-driven organizations: the endowment.
Together, we explored what endowments are and how they work, what it looks like to start or grow an endowment through the Community Foundation, and how CFSEM serves as a long-term partner in helping nonprofits build financial resilience for the future.
It was a privilege to be in the room with so many passionate leaders who are thinking seriously about the sustainability of their organizations and the communities they serve.
Flip through the photos from the event:
