About Us

To advance and expand cause marketing in America, CMFI has created:

The Cause Marketing Forum Conference – Cause marketing gets the annual summit it deserves. Join business and nonprofit executives gathered to learn, connect and celebrate cause marketing’s best campaigns and outstanding practitioners. Our 5th Annual Conference took place on May 16 - 18, 2007 at The Crowne Plaza Times Square Hotel in New York City. Click here to learn more.

The Cause Marketing Halo Awards – Judged by an interdisciplinary panel of cause marketing experts, the Halo Awards recognize outstanding programs. Plus one business and one nonprofit organization are singled out for “Cause Marketer of the Year” honors. Click to learn more.

The CM Guide at causemarketingforum.com – The first stop for anyone researching cause marketing. We’ve brought together case studies, best practices, “Cause Marketing 101” and more to help you get up to speed and create great programs. Click here for free access.

Cause Marketing Forum Membership - Individuals who join the CMF receive free admission to monthly Cause Marketing Masters teleclasses, 10% off other CMF teleclasses and advance notice of CMF events. Nonprofit organizations, CM agencies, CM consultants and suppliers who join receive all of those benefits PLUS a minisite in the CMF Marketplace. Corporate members receive telephone access to The CMF Corporate Hotline.

Cause Marketing Forum Workshops and Teleclasses – Live and virtual learning experiences designed to increase your cause marketing effectiveness. Please register for our free email newsletter for new workshop and teleclass announcements.

Cause Alliance Research Service - Offers specialized background profiles on nonprofit organizations for corporations researching potential partners.