United by a shared purpose: a better future for all.
We believe philanthropy is a powerful force for good. As a nonprofit membership association, the Council is committed to expanding trust in philanthropic organizations as they work to address society's most pressing challenges.
Steadfast in our Commitment
People and communities are unsettled and looking for courageous leadership as core tenets of our society, including the role of the nonprofit sector, have come under unprecedented threat. At the Council on Foundations, we recognize the gravity of this moment and are steadfast in our commitment to protecting philanthropy and the work you do in communities.
Leading Locally 2025
Connect with over 1,000 community and place-based funders in Minneapolis-St. Paul, where you will learn and share with colleagues from around the country. At Leading Locally 2025, fresh ideas, resources, and strategies will take center stage to help you build inclusive and vibrant communities.
Inside the Work of Turning Conflict Into Collaboration
The second Coming Together, Not Apart publication is a deep dive into the actual work philanthropy is doing today to navigate divides, training a spotlight on five real-world initiatives to examine the theories of change behind these efforts, describe how the work is playing out, and explore how impact is measured to determine success.
Steadfast in our Commitment
People and communities are unsettled and looking for courageous leadership as core tenets of our society, including the role of the nonprofit sector, have come under unprecedented threat. At the Council on Foundations, we recognize the gravity of this moment and are steadfast in our commitment to protecting philanthropy and the work you do in communities.
Leading Locally 2025
Connect with over 1,000 community and place-based funders in Minneapolis-St. Paul, where you will learn and share with colleagues from around the country. At Leading Locally 2025, fresh ideas, resources, and strategies will take center stage to help you build inclusive and vibrant communities.
Inside the Work of Turning Conflict Into Collaboration
The second Coming Together, Not Apart publication is a deep dive into the actual work philanthropy is doing today to navigate divides, training a spotlight on five real-world initiatives to examine the theories of change behind these efforts, describe how the work is playing out, and explore how impact is measured to determine success.
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