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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Policy Briefing: How the $2 Trillion COVID-19 Economic Stimulus Bill Impacts Philanthropy
What is in the $2 trillion COVID-19 stimulus bill that passed Congress on Friday, March 27? How will the bill impact the philanthropic sector?
Thank you for joining us on this policy briefing where we heard top experts explain what you need to know in order to support your operations and…
Corporate Foundation Legal FAQ: Despite Benevolent Intent, Generating Business for Company is an Act of Self-Dealing
Legal Compliance Guidance
A business can generate goodwill through its philanthropic efforts, and such efforts can be good for business. For instance, the IRS has made clear that foundation expenditures that raise awareness of charitable causes can incidentally enhance the general reputation or prestige of its sponsoring…
Legal Office Hours for Corporate Foundations & Giving Programs
Over the past weeks, COVID-19 has changed most companies disaster and crisis management plans by the hour. As primary local funders throughout this pandemic, many are launching local response funds, shifting to unrestricted grants, and seeking best practices to meet the current and emerging needs…
Legal Office Hours for Corporate Foundations & Giving Programs
Over the past weeks, COVID-19 has changed most companies disaster and crisis management plans by the hour. As primary local funders throughout this pandemic, many are launching local response funds, shifting to unrestricted grants, and seeking best practices to meet the current and emerging needs…
Sample Agreement for Converting Project Grants to General Operating Support
Legal Compliance Guidance, Sample Document
In these unprecedented times, grantors may decide that converting previously awarded project-specific grants to general operating grants is the best way to support grantees and enable them to respond to the needs of their respective communities. While current grant agreements can be revised or…
Corporate Peer Discussion #2: Leveraging Assets to Support Employees, Funds & Community Needs
Over the past weeks, COVID-19 has changed most company’s disaster and crisis management plans by the hour. As primary funders throughout this pandemic, many companies and their foundations are launching local funds, shifting to unrestricted grants and seeking best practices to meet the current and…
Corporate Peer Discussion #1: Leveraging Assets to Support Employees, Funds & Community Needs
Over the past weeks, COVID-19 has changed most company’s disaster and crisis management plans by the hour. As primary funders throughout this pandemic, many companies and their foundations are launching local funds, shifting to unrestricted grants and seeking best practices to meet the current and…
Council Resources for Responding to COVID-19
Curated resources from the Council on Foundations that may be helpful for responding to COVID-19.
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Philanthropy Exchange
COVID-19 Survivors Fund – Open Exchange
Fees on COVID-19 Funds – Open Exchange
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How Can We Make Money Available to Individuals in Need During the Coronavirus Pandemic?
Many private and corporate foundations and giving programs are grappling with how to quickly respond to those most in need in their community. This often means funding in new and different ways, including possibly making grants to individuals. Many corporate grantmakers are looking for ways to set…
Washington Snapshot: Congress Considers Third COVID-19 Bill
The Coronavirus - THE MORE YOU KNOW
World Health Organization: Situation Dashboard
How Philanthropy Can Respond:
Center for Disaster Philanthropy
Council on Foundations: COVID-19 Resource Hub
In This Week's Edition of Snapshot...
News from the Council
News from the Hill…
U.S. Government Action on COVID-19
Letter to Secretary Ross and U.S. Census Bureau
On August 5, 2020, the Council on Foundations joined more than 500 philanthropic leaders to urge Secretary Ross and the US Census Bureau to maintain their original plan to continue counting households through the end of October and ensure…
Top Foundations Pledge Flexible Funding to Grantees in Wake of COVID-19 Crisis
New York, March 19, 2020 — More than 40 major US-based and international foundations announced today to pledge their commitment to more flexible funding to help grantee partners meet emergency needs prompted by the COVID-19 crisis. Signatories include The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation,…
A Call to Action: Philanthropy's Commitment During COVID-19
Join the 806 Organizations who have Signed the Pledge!
The rapid spread of COVID-19 has created a global health and economic crisis that is testing every one of us. We know that the shocks of this “new normal” are severe and unanticipated for our sector and grantee partners.
As leaders in…
How Philanthropy Can Best Support Nonprofits in a Pandemic
COVID-19 has rocked the United States and threatened the safety, health, and financial security of our communities and the nonprofits that support them. As communities across the US experience the impact of this pandemic to varying degrees, they are also facing different needs. Some, in…
Washington Snapshot: Coronavirus Emergency Legislation in Negotiation
The Coronavirus - THE MORE YOU KNOW
World Health Organization: Situation Dashboard
How Philanthropy Can Respond:
Center for Disaster Philanthropy
NEW! Council on Foundations:
COVID-19 Resource Hub
In This Week's Edition of Snapshot...
News from the Council
News from the Hill…
Funder to Funder Call: Sharing Approaches to COVID-19 Community Response
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The Council on Foundations hosted a Funder to Funder Call: Sharing Approaches to COVID-19 Community Response on Thursday, March 12 at 2:00 p.m. ET | 11:00 a.m. PT to discuss the emerging challenges of the coronavirus and philanthropy’s response.
This conversation…