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The Savvy CEO: Advice From Those Who Have Been There
Running a foundation requires many different skills. In this new publication, seasoned foundation executives offer advice and share insights on common issues CEOs and boards face. Learn about tips and strategies to help you on the job.
2007 Grantmakers Salary Tables
Members: use these documents to measure salary ranges and check trends.
Disaster Grantmaking
Become more effective and strategic in addressing disasters by following eight principles of good disaster management. Revised edition includes updated facts, examples and resource list.
CEO Functions and Competencies for Private Foundations
Private foundation CEOs, in partnership with their boards, have a pivotal role in the fiscal and program success of their foundation’s goals.
Top 10 Ways Private Foundations Can Influence Public Policy
Designed to help all private foundations understand what they can and can’t do in their advocacy activities.
How to Calculate the Public Support Test, Third Edition
Revised edition includes a full explanation of the test and addresses new topics such as how to incorporate income from fundraising activities and advised funds.
Donor-Initiated Fundraising: Issues and Guidelines for Community Foundations, Second Edition
An updated reference guide for legal fundraising activities. Topics include liability concerns and compliance with state and federal contribution rules.
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All highlights
2007 Grantmakers Salary and Benefits Report
Available in print and CD-ROM
2008 Foundations on the Hill—District Days
The Role of Philanthropy in Disasters
Philanthropy's Vision: A Leadership Summit Highlights
Order the complete Summit multimedia CD or individual session CDs
Discount on Directors and Officers Liability Insurance
The Council on Foundations is pleased to announce a new member benefit.
Grantmaking Standards & Stewardship Principles
An Online Library
Career Center: Free For Members!
An Online Resource for Individuals and Organizations
Directory of Member Organizations available online
Log in and browse this member benefit
Principles of Accountability for International Philanthropy
Urge your legislators to co-sponsor the Public Good IRA Rollover Act of 2007
Use our online Policy Action Center
Understanding Philanthropy
A Collection of Resources
Building Strong and Ethical Foundations
Enhancing Stewardship, Effectiveness and Accountability
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Professional development
Sign up for a webinar today!
Stay abreast of topical issues common to most foundation leaders. Join your colleagues for web-based presentations on investments, finance and foundation law.
September 11-12, 2008 - Arlington, VA
Meet the experts and learn about the principles and theories in fiduciary essentials and their practical applications. Come away with tools and resources to guide you in your fiduciary role.
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Latest Website changes and additions
Join a Study Tour for Grantmakers - 07/03/2008
Webinar Archive - 07/03/2008
Town Hall Teleconference on Employee Volunteerism - 07/03/2008
Town Hall Teleconference on Diversity and Inclusiveness in Philanthropy - 07/03/2008
Research - 07/02/2008
The goals of the Council's Research department are:
to increase knowledge about foundations and other grantmakers
to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of its members
to communicate the information it creates and encourage its use by members and others
to support public policy on behalf of foundations and other grantmakers and,
to maintain effective relationships with other institutions that conduct research in support of philanthropy.
These goals are accomplished through the department's various surveys and reports, which are designed to increase knowledge about the board, staff and endowment management practices of foundations and corporate philanthropy programs.
What You Need to Know - 07/02/2008
Registration Deadline Nears - Family Gathering Webinar: Navigating Family Dynamics - 07/02/2008
Family Matters - 07/01/2008
Compiled and produced by the Family Philanthropy Services department, Family Matters is a periodic update of family foundation news, articles and events of interest. Beginning with the Spring 2004 issue, Family Matters is available only electronically.
Family Matters - 07/01/2008
Join me on a special tour for grantmakers - 07/01/2008
This Week in Philanthropy - 07/01/2008
Get updates from the philanthropic sector and at the Council, delivered via email or RSS format.
National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations - 07/01/2008
The Community Foundations Leadership Team invites your community foundation to adopt the National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations and join a growing and dynamic movement to strengthen the effectiveness of the community foundation field. The National Standards were developed by a group of community foundation practitioners after months of careful research and consultation and were approved by the Leadership Team and the field in late 2000. Since then, community foundations across the country - large and small, established and new, urban and rural - have pledged to adopt and implement National Standards.
Input Requested: National Standards and CF Definition - 07/01/2008
Upcoming Council Educational Opportunities - July Webinar & September Seminar - 06/30/2008
July and August Webinar Series for CEOs and Trustees - 06/30/2008
Achieving Excellence in Investment Management Strategies for CEOs and Trustees - 06/30/2008
Courses, Online Learning, and Resources - 06/30/2008
What benefits, if any, does the Council on Foundations gain from the D&C liability insurance program? - 06/27/2008
Legal Information - 06/27/2008
The Council answers hundreds of legal questions each year. From starting a foundation to payout to tipping, our attorneys offer for Council members advice on legal issues affecting foundations and nonprofits. The Council also publishes many books and timely articles that explain legal issues in clear, easy-to-understand language.
Corporate Compilations - 06/27/2008
Corporate Services staff creates Corporate Compilations from the Corporate Services Electronic Discussion List exchanges in the areas of Administration and Management, Communications/Public Relations, Employees and Staff, Governance, Grantmaking, and International Giving.
Senators Introduce Charitable Incentives Amendment - 06/26/2008
CFSource - 06/26/2008
CFSource is an electronic newsletter published for community foundations by the Community Foundations Leadership Team and the Council on Foundations. CFSource consolidates a wide variety of information for the community foundation field into a single, electronic communication.
CFSource > Volume V > Issue 11 > June 2008 - 06/26/2008
COF website version
Town Hall Teleconference on Corporate Strategic Philanthropy - 06/26/2008
Philanthropy Solutions e-alert - June 26 - 06/26/2008
Town Hall Teleconference Series - 06/26/2008
Family Matters - June 2008 - 06/26/2008
June 2008 newsletter e-blast
About the Council on Foundations - 06/26/2008
The Council on Foundations is a membership organization of more than 2,000 grantmaking foundations and giving programs worldwide. We provide leadership expertise, legal information and networking opportunities—among other services—to our members and to the general public.
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