Council on Foundations Kicks off 2017 Annual Conference in Dallas, Texas
The Council on Foundations opened its Annual Conference in Dallas, Texas, this week with a special address from President George W. Bush. He talked about the current work of the George W. Bush Institute and its Military Service Initiative, which ensures post-9/11 veterans and their families make…
Collaborate & Innovate: Equalizing the Playing Field of Black Business Ownership in the U.S.
Collaborate & Innovate: Equalizing the Playing Field of Black Business Ownership in the U.S.
This event is a preconference session at the 2017 Annual Conference. It is the first in a series of three sessions focused on entrepreneurship within the Black community.
With America growing…
Finding New Narratives In Rural America: A Concert of Ideas
Finding New Narratives for Rural America: A Concert of Ideas
This event is a preconference session at the 2017 Annual Conference.
Achieving shared prosperity for all Americans is the signal challenge of our time.
The Council on Foundations is staging an immersive, pre-conference experience that…
Refining the Business Case for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion within the Philanthropic Sector
Refining the Business Case for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion within the Philanthropic Sector
This event is a preconference session at the 2017 Annual Conference.
Much has been said about diversity, equity and inclusion within the philanthropic sector. Diverse talent pools, equitable grantmaking…
Members, Send Us Your Conference Ideas!
Registration is open for our 2017 Annual Conference — Leading Together — in Dallas, Texas, next April 23-26, and we are asking our members to help us build the conference you want to attend. We have a call for sessions open until November 4, and we hope you will take this opportunity to share your…
Registration Open for 2017 Annual Conference in Dallas, Texas
Registration is now open for the Council on Foundations’ 2017 Annual Conference — Leading Together — in Dallas, Texas, April 23-26, 2017. The Council’s annual conference is the premier event for the philanthropic sector, and Leading Together promises to be an immersive, thought-provoking experience…
Center for Community Foundation Excellence (CCFE) Fundamentals Course - Dallas, Texas
Center for Community Foundation Excellence (CCFE) Fundamentals Course
This event is a preconference session at the 2017 Annual Conference.
A well-trained staff and an informed board are critical to the success of community foundations in our fast-changing world. This two-day course helps…
Grantmaking into Latin America: Regulatory Challenges, Strategic Partnerships, and Emerging Opportunities
Grantmaking into Latin America: Regulatory Challenges, Strategic Partnerships, and Emerging Opportunities
This event is a preconference session at the 2017 Annual Conference.
Join the Council on Foundations and our partners to spend an interactive day discussing grantmaking into Latin America,…
The Future of Immigration and the Role of Philanthropy
The Future of Immigration and the Role of Philanthropy
This event is a preconference session at the 2017 Annual Conference.
Against the backdrop of the Trump administration’s push to reform key policies, immigration has emerged as a critical issue prompting national-level discussion and debate.…
Philanthropy’s Role in Strengthening America’s Democracy
Philanthropy’s Role in Strengthening America’s Democracy
This event is a preconference session at the 2017 Annual Conference.
Join a timely, topical, and interactive afternoon that will provide both a forum for a conversation about the state of democratic practice in America, and a review of the…