We are pleased to announce the release of the Council’s 2016 Salary Tables. This year’s tables include salary data from nearly 10,000 full-time positions in foundations and corporate giving programs (representing over $1 billion in total salaries). The 1,010 grantmakers that participated in this…

Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals - Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development - This post is part of our blog series: 17 Days, 17 Goals. The blog series features foundations working on all 17 Sustainable Development Goals leading…

Goal 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions - Promote just, peaceful, and inclusive societies - This post is part of our blog series: 17 Days, 17 Goals. The blog series features foundations working on all 17 Sustainable Development Goals leading up to the first anniversary of the SDGs.…

Goal 15: Life on Land - Protect, restore, and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degredation and halt biodiversity loss - This post is part of our blog series: 17 Days, 17 Goals. The blog series…

Goal 14: Life Below Water - Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas, and marine resources - This post is part of our blog series: 17 Days, 17 Goals. The blog series features foundations working on all 17 Sustainable Development Goals leading up to the first anniversary of the SDGs. …

Goal 13: Climate Action - Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts - This post is part of our blog series: 17 Days, 17 Goals. The blog series features foundations working on all 17 Sustainable Development Goals leading up to the first anniversary of the SDGs. The Council…

Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production - Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns - This post is part of our blog series: 17 Days, 17 Goals. The blog series features foundations working on all 17 Sustainable Development Goals leading up to the first anniversary of the…

Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities - Make cities inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable - This post is part of our blog series: 17 Days, 17 Goals. The blog series features foundations working on all 17 Sustainable Development Goals leading up to the first anniversary of the SDGs.…

Recently, a community foundation contacted the Council regarding a recommended grant from one of its funds. This fund, a donor advised fund (DAF), had been established by an organization, but had designated a specific individual to make grant recommendations. While it was the advisor’s job to make…

National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed each year from September 15 to October 15. During this time, we celebrate the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, the Caribbean, and the Americas. The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic…

Goal 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure - Build resilient infrastructure, promote sustainable industrialization, and foster innovation - This post is part of our blog series: 17 Days, 17 Goals. The blog series features foundations working on all 17 Sustainable Development Goals leading…

Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth - Promote sustained, inclusive economic growth, full employment, and decent work for all - This post is part of our blog series: 17 Days, 17 Goals. The blog series features foundations working on all 17 Sustainable Development Goals leading up to the…

As we start September, I’m sure many of you are busy with year-end activities, whether it’s a final round of grantmaking, planning next year’s budget and program, or your annual engagement at side events for the U.N. General Assembly and other international events. It’s pretty lively here at the…

Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy - Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all - This post is part of our blog series: 17 Days, 17 Goals. The blog series features foundations working on all 17 Sustainable Development Goals leading up to the first anniversary…

Goal 6: Water and Sanitation - Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all - This post is part of our blog series: 17 Days, 17 Goals. The blog series features foundations working on all 17 Sustainable Development Goals leading up to the first anniversary of…

Goal 5: Gender Equality - Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls - This post is part of our blog series: 17 Days, 17 Goals. The blog series features foundations working on all 17 Sustainable Development Goals leading up to the first anniversary of the SDGs. The Council on…