All corporate/private sector organizations who have an interest in supporting city managers and the profession are eligible for sponsorship. View the full list of current CCMF sponsors.

The CCMF Board of Trustees has kept fees the same for 2025-26. There are four levels of CCMF sponsorship:

Premier – $15,000
Foundation Circle – $10,000
Corporate Benefactor – $3,000
Corporate Member – $1,500

The program years runs from July 1 to June 30, but CCMF accepts sponsorships year-round.

“Stifel is especially proud to support CCMF because of your excellent track record of advancing the council-manager form of government in California, your invaluable support of managers in transition and your continuing education and guidance of future leaders in the field. CCMF is a great asset to the State of California and Stifel looks forward to continuing its support of your activities and programs.”
– Stephen Heaney, Director of Public Finance, Stifel

  • If you were a 2024-25 CCMF sponsor, CCMF will email you an invoice to renew your sponsorship for 2025-26.
  • To become a new CCMF sponsor, please follow the directions within the 2025-26 Sponsorship form here, or contact us for more information.

Download our 2025-26 Benefits Program summary to learn about the many advantages of CCMF sponsorship.

Quick Guide to CCMF Sponsor Benefits

Note: Golf Tournament benefits apply every other year when the League of California Cities conference is held in Southern California. The next Golf Tournament year should be 2026-27.

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Testimonials

CCMF is a great forum for folks to learn—from those currently in the industry, from those who were in the industry—and to help set up the next generation of city managers.

Aaron Adams, Temecula City Manager & CCMF Board Member

One of the biggest benefits of being a part of CCMF is having that network, not just in our small local areas, but statewide. CCMF offers that to all of us.

Jessica Binnquist, Alhambra City Manager

CCMF provides scholarships for professional development, such as week-long trips to Harvard.

Justin Hess, Burbank City Manager

CCMF provides a concentrated foundation for understanding the potential future of being a City Manager.

Jorge Garcia, City Manager Pismo Beach

What CCMF does to bring people together and provide opportunities to connect, that’s where the magic happens.

Karen Pinkos , El Cerrito City Manager & CCMF Board Member