Grantmaking impact Leverage CMF’s substantial grant history ($80M+ awarded) to position strategic funding partnerships, co-funding opportunities, and program offerings that align with their regional health priorities in western Suburban Chicago.

Digital presence CMF utilizes a multi-platform tech stack (Drupal, WordPress, Shopify, Microsoft 365) and hosts platforms like Flywheel, suggesting openness to modern nonprofit tech improvements, data analytics, and digital fundraising enhancements.

Leadership transition Recent appointment of a new President and CEO signals potential strategic pivots; engage early on priority initiatives, governance messaging, and scalable programs that align with the new leadership's vision.

Community partnerships Active collaborations with schools, healthcare providers, and community organizations (e.g., Nazareth Academy, AdventHealth, Youth Crossroads) indicate opportunities for joint programs, grant co-funding, and expanded service delivery.

Data-driven impact CMF’s 2018 partnership with Healthy Communities Institute to build localized health and quality-of-life data shows openness to data partnerships; propose advanced analytics, dashboards, and impact reporting for grant evaluation and strategic planning.