Community foundations exist in every state across the U.S. to play a unique role in advancing the greater good. Each community foundation helps create positive change in its region, and serves as a leader, convener, and advocate. Community foundations approach what they do with a collaborative spirit to help their communities thrive. If you’re working within community philanthropy, supporting it, or just curious, there’s something here for you.

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Join us from June 10-12, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, as we bring together community and place-based funders to dive into the trends, topics, and tools to strengthen your local impact. Get more information and register today.

Coming Together, Not Apart

Coming Together, Not Apart: How Philanthropy Supports Connection in a Time of Dangerous Division is the first of three publications exploring how philanthropy talks about and invests in work to navigate divides and connect across differences.

Just Released: 2024 Grantmaker Salary and Benefits Report

The 2024 Grantmaker Salary and Benefits (GSB) Report, Key Findings, and 2024 Board Compensation Tables include salary data on 11,380 full-time staff from 1,006 grantmaking organizations. Council members and nonmembers who completed the survey can access the full report for free. Others can purchase the report through our store.

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