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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Where and How is the Global Environment for Philanthropy Changing?
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The Council on Foundations and many of our partners around the world are watching the changing environment for philanthropy across the globe, as the enabling environment for giving within countries and across borders is improving in some places and at the same…
The New Power of Philanthropy
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Why do some leap ahead while others fall behind in today’s chaotic, connected world? In NEW POWER, Henry Timms (CEO of 92nd Street Y and founder of #GivingTuesday) and his co-author Jeremy Heimans (CEO of Purpose) confront the biggest stories of our age and reveal…
Race, Poverty & Trust
The Race, Poverty and Trust convening featureed guest speaker Tiziana Dearing, Professor of Macro Practice at the Boston College Graduate School of Social Work. Tiziana is the former CEO of Boston Rising, a place-based, anti-poverty, public foundation that aimed to break the cycle of…
Lunch with Legal Counsel: Motivations for Corporate Giving – Proceed with Caution!
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Suzanne Friday, Senior Legal Counsel and Vice President of Legal Affairs at the Council, discussed the goals and motivations driving corporate giving, with a particular focus on corporate foundations. Also, we took this opportunity to meet Lindsay Mason, the new Director…
Washington Snapshot: Congress Passes Spending Bill, Releases IRS Reform Proposal
In This Week's Edition of Snapshot…
Omnibus Signed into Law, Averting Another Shutdown
House Continues Push for IRS Reform
Guidance Forthcoming on New UBIT Laws
In the States: Interest Grows for Medicaid Work and Volunteering Eligibility Mandates, Making Sure Donations Don’t Determine Domicile…
Charting a New Course Together—A Message from Council Board Chair Javier Alberto Soto
By now you have heard the news that Vikki Spruill has accepted a position at the New England Aquarium and in June will return to the ocean conservation community, where she has deep roots. The Council appreciates Vikki’s leadership and wishes her well. As we turn to seeking a new leader, we…
100&Change: A Prize Competition?
On December 20, the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation announced the first recipient of our 100&Change competition’s $100 million grant: an early childhood intervention for children in the Syrian refugee region co-developed by Sesame Workshop and the International Rescue Committee.…
Council on Foundations Congratulates Vikki Spruill on Her Appointment to Become President and CEO of the New England Aquarium
Today, the Council on Foundations released the following statement from Javier Alberto Soto, President of the Miami Foundation and Chair of the Board of Directors for the Council on Foundations:
“On behalf of the Board and staff of the Council on Foundations, we congratulate Vikki Spruill on her…
Corporate Philanthropy Update - March 2018
I am excited to introduce you to Lindsay Mason, the Council’s new Director of Corporate Philanthropy!
Lindsay has more than 10 years’ experience in the philanthropic sector, with a strong background building partnerships, leveraging resources, and increasing opportunities for private…
Washington Snapshot: Congress Races to Prevent Government Shutdown, Trump Administration Shake-Up
In This Week's Edition of Snapshot…
Congress Set to Vote on Omnibus Ahead of Friday Deadline
A Recap of Foundations on the Hill 2018
President Trump Shakes-Up Administration
FEMA Announces Webinars to Discuss Strategic Plan
In the States: Expanding Minnesota Non-Itemizer Deductions, Donor…
Global Philanthropy Newsletter—March 2018
This month, work on public policy that impacts philanthropy has been a large focus across the Council. Most relevant to global grantmakers, I’ve been working with partners on the US Foreign Agent Registration Act (FARA). There are more than seven bills currently proposed in the House and Senate…
Philanthropic Leaders Converge on Capitol Hill to Shine Spotlight on Veterans Health Issues
The Council on Foundations’ Veterans Philanthropy Exchange hosted a congressional briefing to highlight work underway in veterans’ healthcare and mental health services for transitioning veterans. The briefing, which included leaders from Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation, Robert R. McCormick…
Washington Snapshot: Congress Continues Budget Discussions, Council Submits DAF Comments
In This Week's Edition of Snapshot…
Budget Conversations Continue on Capitol Hill
Council and ICNL Hold Congressional Briefing on FARA
Council Submits Comments to Treasury/IRS on DAF Situations
POTUS Nominates IRS Chief Counsel
White House Chief Economic Advisor Resigns
In the States: SALT…
Council Comments on Treasury/IRS DAF Notice 2017-73
The Council on Foundations wrote, on behalf of our members, to the U.S. Department of Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in response to Notice 2017-73—which was released on Dec. 4, 2017, and requested comments on the application of penalties with respect to donor advised…
2018 Endowments & Finance Summit
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The Endowments & Finance Summit, the leading forum at the nexus of philanthropy, finance, investment, and policy is where C-Suite foundation leaders go to explore the shifting forces in the investment landscape; gain invaluable…
Schedule
Thursday, September 6
8:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
Networking Breakfast
9:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Opening Plenary - Harnessing the Momentum, Finding Opportunities, Building Stronger Futures
11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions
Educating Your Board: The Rise of Impact /…