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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Philanthropy's Response to 2021 Tornadoes
OVERVIEW
More than 50 tornadoes struck multiple states on December 11 and 12, causing devastation and significant loss of life. The states impacted include, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Arkansas, Mississippi, Missouri, Tennessee, and Kentucky -- with the most significant loss of life occuring in…
Global Philanthropy Update - December 2021
Today is the second day of the 2021 Summit for Democracy, and the issues at hand are too urgent to ignore. While the world faces pressing humanitarian crises like climate change, COVID-19, and racial injustice that threaten global progress on the Sustainable Development Goals, the Summit…
Washington Snapshot: Details of a New Plan from the White House to Combat Human Trafficking
What You Need to Know About Public Policy This Week...
News From the Council
Congress Addresses End-of-Year Priorities
IRS Releases Notice on ERTC Termination
White House Announces Plan to Combat Human Trafficking
Happening in the States
News from the Council
This will be the last issue of…
Washington Snapshot: New U.S. Census Bureau Data on the Socioeconomic Impact of COVID-19
What You Need to Know About Public Policy This Week...
News From the Council
The President's Democracy Summit: December 9-10
Congress Set to Keep Government Open Until February
Yellen and Powell Testify on Economic Recovery
U.S. Census Bureau Data on the Effects of COVID-19 on American…
Legal Matters for Corporate Foundations & Giving Programs - Virtual - August 2022
Led by the Council on Foundations Legal team, this workshop is flexibly organized to ensure that your broad legal questions for administering funds, grants, and corporate foundation activities are addressed. The legal team will provide technical and practical understanding of complex rules and…
General Service Foundation and Tara McKenzie Sandercock Honored as 2021 Council on Foundations Awards Winners
The Council on Foundations (“the Council”) today recognized outstanding leadership in the philanthropic sector through its awards program. Tara McKenzie Sandercock, Senior Vice President of Grants and Community Partnerships at the Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro, is this year’s winner of…
How to Calculate the Public Support Test
Legal Compliance Guidance, Publication
A Chapter in Mastering Foundation Law:
The Council on Foundations Compendium of Legal Resources
In the United States, organizations that qualify to receive charitable tax-deductible contributions are described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Tax Code. These organizations are divided into two main…
Washington Snapshot: Passage of the Build Back Better Act in the House and new PPP guidance from the IRS
What You Need to Know About Public Policy This Week...
News From the Council
House Democrats Pass Build Back Better Act
IRS Issues Guidance on Paycheck Protection Program
New Funds for Community-Based Efforts to Address Barriers to COVID-19 Vaccination
White House Tribal Nations Actions…
Washington Snapshot: House to Vote on Infrastructure and Reconciliation Packages
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News From the Council
House to Vote on Infrastructure and Reconciliation Packages
Federal Healthcare Open Enrollment Extended
Remembering the Sacrifices of the Nation's Veterans
Happening in the States
News from the Council
A Big Thank…
Public Policy Action Network
What is the Council’s Public Policy Action Network?
The Council’s Public Policy Action Network is a group of foundation leaders committing their voices, experiences, and networks to engage and educate federal elected officials to foster a policy environment in which philanthropy can thrive.…
Career Pathways 2022 Program Information - Office Hours
Join us for the 2022 Career Pathways Program Information Office Hours to answer any questions you have about the program, application, Waldman scholarship, etc.!
The 2022 Career Pathways program is expanding! We will host a spring cohort from February to June 2022 and a fall…
New Member Orientation - Member Benefits & Networking
Is your organization a new Council member or are you new to the Council community? Please join us (virtually) to celebrate you, our newest members, during our 2021 Member Week.
This interactive session will help you take advantage of exclusive Council member benefits, while also connecting with…
Aligning Endowments & Investments with Foundation Values
As philanthropy continues to support nonprofits and invest in local communities, foundations across the country are looking beyond their grantmaking to better leverage their endowments and investments to further their mission. The recent 2020 Study of Investment of Endowments for…
2021 Membership Week
Celebrate, Convene, Connect
In 2021, the Council hosted a series of virtual events that offered members the opportunity to hear directly from Council leaders and peers on some of philanthropy’s most important challenges and opportunities. These free events provided connection, insight, and…
Ask Me About the Council's Strategy with Kathleen Enright and Council Leaders
Ask Kathleen & Council Leaders about our 2021 - 2025 Strategic Direction and beyond! Send in your questions about the future of the Council, maybe you are curious about the Council's three strategic areas of focus:
Embrace Better Ways of Operating Within Organizations
Build Common…
2021 Member Week - Ask Me Anything FAQs
What is the Philanthropy Exchange?
The Philanthropy Exchange is a peer-to-peer platform that connects Council members around shared interests, topics, or resources. The Exchange is a member-only benefit open to Council members and invited guests. To help you get started on the Exchange, here is a…