Focus Areas

Find policy guidance and tools to get involved, learn the rules of advocacy and lobbying, and explore how to work with governments.

During this time of increasing political tension and polarization, you can take steps to ensure that you don’t inadvertently fund hate or extremism. Find guidance and resources for developing and adopting an anti-hate-funding policy that aligns with your community foundation’s values.

Community foundations increasingly deploy donor funds to other countries. Explore extensive resources on the basics of international grantmaking practices and rules.

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are being utilized by community foundations to understand community needs and philanthropic impact within a global framework. Learn how you can adapt and utilize the SDGs in your local context.

Community Foundations are uniquely positioned to revitalize civic culture by building community capacity to work across differences to solve real, everyday problems and achieve shared goals, together. There are many resources available for community foundations working across differences.

If you’re just getting started in your community foundation career, start here. Get an overview of how community foundations work, gain an understanding of the legal environment in which they operate, and more.

Access all available legal resources, guidance on best practices, sample documents, publications, and more for community foundations.

Find events that cover current and emerging topics, access training opportunities to sharpen your skills, and find spaces to connect with your peers.