Plan An Event

Thank you for your interest in planning an event to benefit the Foundation. Whether you are a grateful patient or family member, community, church or civic group leader, marketer or just someone looking to do a great deed, the same passion that brought you to this page will help inspire your event to success.

Getting started is as easy as 1-2-3.

  1. Take a look at the event/fundraising guidelines below or click here to open a PDF document.
  2. If you already have a fundraising idea, skip this step. Otherwise, seek inspiration in our handy list of Fundraising Ideas.
  3. Fill out an event application (CHMF Event Proposal Form), and mail/e-mail/fax the application to:
    • Email
      staff@chmfoundation.org
    • Fax
      313-993-0119
    • Mail
      Attn: Special Events Staff
      Special Events
      3911 Beaubien
      Detroit, MI 48201

Now What Happens?

A member of our staff will contact you within two weeks to discuss your application. Meanwhile, should you have any questions give us a call at (313) 964-6994.

Event Toolkit

We’ve had the privilege of working with some of the most innovative, organized and dynamic event planners in the business. We’ve taken some of best strategies and tactics we’ve learned over the years and packaged them below to help make your event a  success.

Sample Event Timeline (PDF)
How to Make a Flyer (PDF)
Budget Worksheet (PDF)
Free Media Directory (PDF)
Silent Auction Form (PDF)
Publicity/Photo Release Form (PDF)