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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2020 Council on Foundations - Commonfund Study of Investment of Endowments for Private and Community Foundations (CCSF) Report
Publication, Research
The CCSF report is the field’s most comprehensive and authoritative study on investment and governance policies and practices. The 2020 CCSF studies 260 private and community foundations that represent $115.4 billion in assets. Topics covered include:
Returns and Investment Objectives…
Philanthropy's Response to Afghanistan Refugee Crisis
OVERVIEW
With the departure of U.S. armed forces and the takeover of Afghanistan by the Taliban, a refugee crisis is unfolding throughout the region. According to the UNHCR, since the start of this year 550,000 Afghans have been forced to flee their homes because of conflict and the numbers…
COVID-19’s Long Tail: Developing a Mental Health Strategy for Recovery
COVID-19 is leaving a long tail of psycho-social impacts from the variety of losses that people have experienced during the pandemic such as death, illness, housing and job insecurity, and absence of in-person treatment. Policymakers and funders need a sustained and intentional strategy to address…
Highlights of the 2020 Council on Foundations–Commonfund Study of Foundations
Join Commonfund Institute and the Council on Foundations for a discussion of the results from the newly released 2020 Council on Foundations–Commonfund Study of Investment of Endowments for Private and Community Foundations® (CCSF). This webinar will mark the culmination of the ninth year…
Disaster in a Crisis Zone: Understanding the Impact of Haiti's Earthquake
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An M7.2 earthquake struck southwest Haiti on Aug. 14, leaving hundreds dead and causing widespread devastation, and Tropical Storm Grace is expected to pass over Haiti on Monday, Aug. 16, bringing heavy rains and strong winds.
The Center for Disaster…
Philanthropy's Response to 2021 Haiti Earthquake
Overview
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake devastated Haiti on August 14, 2021, killing more than 2,000 and crippling buildings and infrastructure. Haiti is also sustaining an almost direct hit from Tropical Storm Grace as of Monday, August 16. Compounding the turmoil caused by the natural disasters is…
Bridging Our Divides Begins with Building Trust and Finding Common Ground with Each Other
We are in a moment of dramatic change and re-imagining, what my friend and futurist Ari Wallach calls “The Intertidal”: a significant shift in global human culture and narrative, where what has been gives way to what will be.
As we witness this profound shift, we also bear the responsibility,…
2021 Public Policy Summit - Schedule
Schedule
Stay on the lookout for new speakers, information and updates to the Summit schedule. Please note, this schedule is based on Eastern time.
Thursday, November 4
11:00-11:15 a.m. ET
Welcome & Opening Remarks
This year's Council on…
2021 Annual National Conference for Growing Community Foundations
Please join your community foundation colleagues in person or online for the 2021 HYBRID Annual National Conference for Growing Community Foundations. Travel for some good old-fashioned networking and professional development to embrace peers you have missed or explore what modern technology has to…
It is Not Enough to be Trustworthy, Philanthropy Needs to be a Trusted Partner
A few years ago, in my role guiding strategy and programs at the Democracy Fund, I took some time to explore the idea of “trust.” It was a construct that came up over and over again in conversations about democracy – for instance, do we trust elections to be safe and secure? What news sources can…
Council on Foundations Launches Executive-in-Residence Program, Names Sharon Alpert as First Resident
The Council on Foundations today announced the launch of an executive-in-residence program to support its new strategic direction. The program will leverage the expertise of executive-level leaders to shape new areas of work that advance the Council’s long-term goals of supporting philanthropy to…
Washington Snapshot: Eviction Moratorium Expires This Weekend
What You Need to Know About Public Policy This Week...
News From the Council
Eviction Moratorium Expires This Weekend
House Passes Appropriations Bill
States Encouraged to Educate Eligible Immigrants about Medicaid Coverage
Department of Commerce Announces Investing in America's Communities…
Council Response to ACE Act
Why is the Council on Foundations pushing back on the ACE Act?
The Accelerating Charitable Efforts (ACE) Act would decelerate the expansion of charitable giving by adding complexity for foundations and donors and making it harder for philanthropy to address emerging and long-term challenges…
Accelerating Charitable Efforts Act (ACE Act)
On June 9, 2021, Senators King (I-ME) and Grassley (R-IA) introduced the Accelerating Charitable Efforts (ACE) Act. The bill modifies existing rules relating to donor advised funds (“DAFs”), creates an excise tax on sponsoring organizations, and makes certain changes to the rules governing private…
2021 HR Retreat - Sponsors and Sponsorship Opportunities
Our Sponsors
The 2021 HR Retreat would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors!
Sponsorship Opportunities
The HR Retreat fulfills a critical sector need. The Council and CHANGE Philanthropy have a successful model for providing HR leaders from…