Peer Benchmarking
Gain access to peer data and understand broad fieldwide trends to help you and your leadership make informed decisions.
Publications
Access Council publications for community foundations available in our store covering topics from storytelling, global grantmaking, foundation law, and everything in between.
Legal Resources
Explore legal resources for community foundations, including workshops, guidance on scholarships and donor-advised funds, an overview of the legal environment, and more.
Get more with Membership
Council members get access to our members only sample documents and legal compliance guidance, and free access to our longer publications, like the Grantmaker Salary and Benefits Report and the Compendium of Legal Resources. Members also have access to the Philanthropy Exchange, our online community where members can pose questions to peers.
Learn the Basics
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.
Focus Areas
Find policy guidance and tools to get involved, learn how to work with governments, explore resources on effective cross-border giving, and access other materials to navigate emerging issues in the field.
Community Foundations National Standards
Community Foundations National Standards represents a community foundation's commitment to rigorous best practices.
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