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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Washington Snapshot: New IRS Chief, Government Reopens After Brief Shutdown
In This Week's Edition of Snapshot:
After three-day shutdown, government reopens; Congress continues to grapple with immigration
Chuck Rettig tapped to be new IRS Commissioner
Senate confirms Jerome Powell as new Federal Reserve Chair
In the States: States consider Medicaid work requirement…
Global Philanthropy Newsletter—January 2018
Happy New Year! As you start 2018, I’m excited to continue working with you to support your international grantmaking. I’m kicking off the new year with a new job here at the Council—while continuing to lead our international program, I’m now also overseeing the work of our corporate, community,…
Washington Snapshot: Government Shutdown Deadline Nears, Immigration Deal is Key
In This Week's Edition of Snapshot:
With no agreement on DACA, Congress pursues another short-term funding deal to avoid a government shutdown
Senate races with potential Finance Committee implications
Administration continues push to expand broadband access
House committee marks up bill…
The Council is Dedicated to DEI. That's Why We've Joined the CEO Action for Diversity and Inclusion.
As I reflected on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. this week, I spent some time honing in on the words of a little song by the legendary James Taylor. “Shed A Little Light” is an homage to Dr. King and in it, the lyrics say, “We are bound together by the task that stands before us.” Those…
Council on Foundations President and CEO Vikki Spruill Joins More Than 300 CEO Signatories in Commitment to Advance Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
The Council on Foundations has joined a growing coalition, which pledges to advance diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion™ includes more than 300 CEOs of America’s leading companies and business organizations, who have jointly agreed to a pledge to…
Washington Snapshot: New Members of Tax-Writing Committees
In This Week's Edition of Snapshot…
Democrats Throw Cold Water on Immediate Fixes to Tax Reform
Tax-Writing Committees Add New Members, New Budget Chair Announced
The Intersection of SALT and Charitable Contributions
Immigration Agreement Could Unlock Funding Compromise
IRS Estimates What it…
Programming
Wednesday, April 11
Opening Plenary - 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Engage, Educate, and Empower: Philanthropy’s Voice in the Public Policy Arena
We are in a unique moment in our history. The day’s political debates increasingly divide our country. Philanthropy has a role to play in maintaining our…
This American Moment: Bridging Religious Divides
On behalf of Interfaith Youth Core, Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, and the Council on Foundations, it was our pleasure to invite you to a half-day symposium entitled “This American Moment: Bridging Religious Divides” on January 31, 2018 at the Religious Freedom Center of the Newseum Institute in…
From Global Goals to Local Impact
Publication
How Philanthropy Can Help Achieve the
U.N. Sustainable Development Goals in the U.S.
As implementation of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals becomes a priority of the world, philanthropy has an opportunity to make an impact. This report from the Council on Foundations examines how U.S. funders…
Hacking the Sustainable Development Goals: Can US Cities Measure Up?
External Resource
The UN Sustainable Development Goals aim to address the world’s most pressing challenges, from poverty to climate change, by aligning priorities and developing shared metrics to measure progress. While the SDG framework is designed for nations, all levels of government will need data to track…
Sustainable Development Goals Event Toolkit
Sample Document
In 2017 and 2018, the Council on Foundations hosted a number of Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) events in various states across the country. We created an events toolkit to support you as you host your own SDGs event in your community. The toolkit includes useful resources such as a sample…
Achieving a Sustainable Urban America: SDSN’s first U.S. Cities SDG Index
External Resource
America is the world’s richest large economy, with the world’s leading technologies and institutions of higher learning. Yet, the United States of America (U.S.) is falling behind other countries on a range of indicators relating to quality of life, economic opportunity, and environmental…
Washington Snapshot: Tax Legislation Takes Effect
In This Week's Edition of Snapshot
Tax legislation takes effect, Senate Finance Committee Chairman to retire
Deadline to pass FY18 spending measure looms
Two new U.S. senators sworn in
In the States: State legislatures convene to confront uncertainty caused by the federal tax bill
News from…
Council on Foundations Holiday Schedule
The Council on Foundations offices will be closed from December 23, 2017 - January 1, 2018. During this time, Council staff is available to assist our members with their time-sensitive needs. Please dial the membership line directly at 703-879-0645 or email us at membership@cof.org.
Washington Snapshot: Tax Bill Awaits Signature by President Trump
We will be taking a break from sending Snapshot through the rest of this year, and will return on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018. We wish all our readers a safe and happy holiday!
In This Week's Edition of Snapshot
Tax reform goes to President Trump’s desk for signature
Congress is up against a tight…
(Internal) Talent Development for (External) Impact
Members, View the Recording
(Internal) Talent Development for (External) Impact is about the Bush Foundation’s internal efforts to develop staff to have greater impact while at Bush and then beyond. Over the last five years, the Bush Foundation has been working to embed their belief in…