Corporate Giving Programs and Foundations
Corporate Philanthropy refers to the investments and activities a company voluntarily undertakes to responsibly manage and account for its impact on society. It includes investments of money, donations of products, in-kind services and technical assistance, employee volunteerism, and other business transactions to advance a social cause, issue, or the work of a nonprofit organization. Corporate foundations and corporate giving programs traditionally play a major role in these areas.
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Washington Snapshot: Senate Approves Short-Term Debt Ceiling Fix
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Senate Approves Short-Term Debt Ceiling Fix
Welcoming Afghanistan Nationals: Resettlement Needs
USDA Announces Intent to Establish an Equity Commission, Solicits Nominations for Membership
White House Announces 2022…
2021 Grantmaker Salary and Benefits Report Shows Increased Diversity in Leadership Roles
The Council on Foundations (“the Council”) today announced the release of the 2021 Grantmaker Salary and Benefits Report (GSB), an annual analysis of key human resources trends that includes the most comprehensive data on the composition and compensation of U.S. foundations. Published for the first…
Leveraging Equity to Defund Hate: Values-Aligned Philanthropy in Practice
Many of us know that the philanthropic community has a critical role to play in addressing the increase in hate and hate crimes, but it’s not easy to figure out how to tackle this work.
The Council on Foundations’ white paper, Values-Aligned Philanthropy: Foundations Resisting Hate and Extremism,…
2021 Grantmaker Salary and Benefits Report: Key Findings
Publication, Research
Drawing from data provided by 952 institutional responses, the 2021 GSB Key Findings highlights important human resource trends that are shaping the philanthropic sector. This year’s key findings feature the voices of human resources and operations leaders from community foundations,…
Washington Snapshot: Government Shutdown Averted: Debt Ceiling Looms
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Government Shutdown Averted: Debt Ceiling Looms
IRS Release "Tax Tip" on Charitable Deduction
Child Tax Credit Sign-Up Period Extended to November 15
Congress Discusses Economic Impacts of COVID-19
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Wallace Global Fund and MacArthur Foundation Briefing on Climate Movement and Systemic Racism
Please join us for an important conversation about the climate movement and systemic racism in the United States. We often hear that “durable” US climate policy requires bipartisan buy-in and agreement, but durable policy also requires a movement that can maintain and enhance a functioning…
2021 Grantmaker Salary and Benefits Report
Publication, Research
The Grantmaker Salary and Benefits Report (GSB) provides salary, benefits, and diversity data for full-time staff at U.S. foundations to aid in budget planning and personnel practice benchmarking. Information is presented by grantmaker type, foundation type, asset size, and geographic location.…
Washington Snapshot: Congress Juggles Government Funding and Presidential Priorities
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Congress Juggles Government Funding and Presidential Priorities
Operation Allies Welcome: Assisting Afghanistan Nationals' Resettlement in the U.S.
Child Tax Credit Sign-Up Deadline: October 15
Senate Confirms…
Washington Snapshot: Democrats Propose Tax Changes through Budget Reconciliation
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Democrats Propose Tax Changes through Budget Reconciliation
IRS Issues Update on Private Foundation Self-Dealing
Secretary Yellen Warns about Debt Ceiling
OMB Releases Federal Agency Racial Equity Assessment…
The Backstop: An Underused Tool for Overcoming the Chicken and Egg Challenge
Nonprofits and their funders know this challenge all too well—an organization has a great idea, so they begin to seek capital from funders or foundations. They hear the same answer regularly – “It sounds like a great idea. Come back to us after you’re further along.”
This presents a chicken and egg…
Council on Foundations Launches Values-Aligned Philanthropy Initiative
In response to a rise in anti-democratic extremism and hate groups in the U.S., the Council on Foundations (Council) today released Values-Aligned Philanthropy: Foundations Resisting Hate and Extremism. The report and accompanying online resource hub are part of the Council’s efforts to prevent…
Sample Policies on Values-Aligned Philanthropy
Sample Document
Community Foundations
Borrego Valley Endowment Fund Sample Policy with “Do No Harm” Approach
Brooklyn Community Foundation DAF Anti-Hate Policy
Community Foundation of the Ozarks Sample Full DAF Policy and Procedures
East Bay Community Foundation Due Diligence Policy FAQ
East Bay Community…
Information on Hate Groups — Values-Aligned Philanthropy
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United States
Anti-Defamation League HEAT (Hate, Extremism, Anti-Semitism, Terrorism) Map
Center for American Progress Infographic on Islamophobia Network
Horizon Forum
Media Matters for America
Southern Poverty Law Center List of U.S. hate groups
Southern Poverty Law Center…
Organizational Resources on Values-Aligned Philanthropy
External Resource
Amalgamated Foundation 'Hate is Not Charitable' Campaign: Sign-On Campaign for Foundations and Organizations to Pledge to End Hate Funding
Anti-Defamation League and Charles Koch Institute Report: Communities Overcoming Extremism — the After Charlottesville Project
Color Of Change Is Attacking…
2021 Annual Member Meeting
Thank you to all who joined us for the Council's Annual Member Meeting. The virtual Member Meeting included:
Keynote remarks from Tara McKenzie Sandercock of the Greensboro Community Foundation, winner of the Distinguished Service Award
Remarks and updates from the Board regarding our…
Reports on Values-Aligned Philanthropy
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Anti-Defamation League: Extremist and Hate Groups May be Abusing NonProfit Status
Anti-Defamation League: Funding Hate — How White Supremacists Raise Their Money
Horizon Forum: The Hate Speech Debate: Implications for the Philanthropic Community
SPLC: Bankrolling Bigotry: An Overview of the…