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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What Counts as a Qualifying Distribution?

Legal Compliance Guidance

What counts as a qualifying distribution? A foundation can meet the minimum-payout requirement with any expenditure that meets the definition of a “qualifying distribution.” In short, the law states a foundation must have qualifying distributions equal to approximately 5%, not a “payout” of 5%. (…

Washington Snapshot: Updated Budget Resolution

In this edition of Washington Snapshot we share the updated budget resolution the Senate is expected to vote on over the weekend.

This Is What Philanthropy Is Built For

When change and uncertainty abound, it’s hard to know what to do. For many philanthropic organizations, and especially our nonprofit partners, so much is at stake right now. But times like these are precisely what philanthropy is built for. Philanthropy consistently steps up during difficult times…

Philanthropy's Response to the 2025 Myanmar and Thailand Earthquake

Overview A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar and Thailand. The earthquake is the most powerful to strike Myanmar in over a century, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). Entire buildings have collapsed in Bangkok and Mandalay, causing thousands of people to be…

Washington Snapshot: Executive Orders We're Tracking

In this edition of Washington Snapshot we share the President's the recent executive actions most relevant to the sector.

How Funders and Communities Can Advance a Multiracial Democracy in Education

In this interactive workshop, education funders will actively explore how to improve funder-grantee relationships to strengthen public education as a training ground for democracy and as a space for building more resilient and informed students and communities. Participants will also learn how…

Doubling Down on Racial Equity

Facing a so-called DEI backlash, some institutions have become fearful and risk averse. But many Association of Black Fundraising Executives (ABFE) members are instead doubling down on their commitment to racial equity during a critical moment in the movement’s history. This session will separate…

Grand Reception at Orchestra Hall

Our grand reception, sponsored by the Walton Family Foundation, will be held at Orchestra Hall, located right across the street from the conference hotel. This beautiful space will be filled with the sounds of strings, the smell of delicious s’mores brought to you by local business North Mallow,…