Challenging Times, New Opportunities

A record-breaking number of leaders from America’s charities, foundations, and corporate philanthropy programs came together November 4-6 in Detroit to create an inspiring 2009 Annual Conference.

Using their collective energy and expertise, more than 1,100 members of the nonprofit and philanthropic community examined how to develop lasting solutions to current conditions and create brighter futures for organizations and the people they serve.

The conference, themed Challenging Times, New Opportunities, was a powerful partnership between Independent Sector and the Council of Michigan Foundations. Its success grew from many features, including:

• A powerful program, including expert panelists leading discussions of key nonprofit topics;
• A diverse group of attendees contributing perspectives from across the sector.
• Innovative formats that drew on the ideas and energy of those participants;

View the conference highlights to learn more.

Remember to save the dates of the 2010 conferences:

• For Independent Sector: October 20-22 in Atlanta, Georgia
• For the Council of Michigan Foundations: October 10-12 in Traverse City, Michigan