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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Inclusive Economic Prosperity Resources

Council on Foundations Resources Economic Development as a Charitable Activity - A chapter from Mastering Foundation Law: The Council on Foundations Compendium of Legal Resources Slide Presentations and Resources from Community & Economic Development for Community Foundations Case Studies…

Council on Foundations and Independent Sector Applaud Introduction of Charitable Giving Tax Deduction Act

Independent Sector and the Council on Foundations applaud the introduction of the Charitable Giving Tax Deduction Act, which would expand giving, help civil society flourish, and allow the charitable sector to expand its impact in communities across the country. The bill was introduced by Rep.…

Washington Snapshot: House Committee Sets Series of Tax Reform Hearings, White House Sends Rescissions Proposal to Congress

In This Week's Edition of Snapshot… House Committee Sets Series of Tax Reform Hearings White House Sends Rescissions Proposal to Congress IRS Debuts New EO Search Tool Form 990s for Calendar-Year Organizations Due Soon In the States: Vermont Considers Repeal of Charitable Deduction; Municipal…

Walking the walk...

Anyone who has had the responsibility of putting together a team has wrestled with the challenge of determining who will be the best match for the positions that need to be filled. At the recently completed NFL draft, teams approached these decisions from one…

Washington Snapshot: Treasury Pushes Ahead with Priority Guidance Despite Backlog from Tax Reform

In This Week's Edition of Snapshot… Another House Ways & Means Member Departs Congress Bill Introduced to Increase Charitable Driver Mileage Rate Treasury Solicits Input for Priority Guidance Amid Rollout of Tax Reform Regulations In the States: Pay Equity, Employment Law Changes Advance…

Three Legged Stool: Evaluation, Monitoring, and Feedback

Members, View the Recording Almost all foundations and nonprofits want a better understanding of how their funding, services and products are (or are not) making a difference in real people’s lives and how they might be improved. This webinar introduces a new framework for measurement in the social…

Washington Snapshot: Senate Finance Committee Holds Hearing Ahead of Recess

In This Week's Edition of Snapshot… JCT Releases New Estimates in Advance of Senate Finance Hearing Council Call Highlights Public-Philanthropic Partnerships Council Raises Concerns About FARA In the States: Kentucky Preserves Charitable Incentive in Tax Reform, Maryland Passes Law Mirroring…

Excellence in Public-Philanthropic Partnerships Exchange Discussion with HUD Award Winner

Members, Listen to the Recording On April 24th from 1:00-2:00 p.m.ET, the Excellence in Public-Philanthropic Partnerships Exchange held its first interactive learning opportunity—a panel via phone call with former Secretary's Awards Winners: Denise Spencer, President and CEO,…

We’re Listening.

“You get nothing done if you don’t listen to each other.” -Barbara Bush Listening to the remembrances of the late First Lady Barbara Bush this week, I was struck by her sense of humor, and by her uncanny talent for cutting to the heart of the matter. Mrs. Bush may not have been the…

Washington Snapshot: Council Hosts Inaugural Policy Summit, Congress Tackles IRS Reform

In This Week's Edition of Snapshot… Council Hosts Inaugural Public Policy Summit in Philadelphia Disagreement Over Rescissions Bill Persists in Congress Package of Bills to Reform IRS Advances Out of Committee Treasury Announces First Wave of “Opportunity Zones” Agreement Reached Between…

2018 Public Policy Summit - Recap

Summit Recap Over the course of three days from April 11–13, 2018, the Council convened over 200 leaders in Philadelphia to participate in our inaugural Public Policy Summit. Attendees engaged in thoughtful discussions around trending issues and the cutting-edge, innovative strategies that…

Leadership in a Changing World

As we consider the road ahead for the Council on Foundations, “leadership” is a word that comes up over and over again. The question is how the Council can continue to serve the broader philanthropic field while also helping to define issues and bring our members together around solutions and…

Leading Together 2019 Conference

It's a Wrap! Leading Together 2019 was a gathering of leaders in philanthropy and other influencers in business, government, and academia. For three days, the field came together to connect, learn, and share with one another. We also used Leading Together 2019 as an opportunity to…

Private Philanthropy Newsletter—April 2018

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. Our board president, Javier Soto, is leading the Outreach Committee, which will gather input from the…

Washington Snapshot: President, Congressional Leaders Eye Spending Reductions

In This Week's Edition of Snapshot… President, Congressional Leaders Eye Spending Reductions Trump to Nominate Muzinich for Deputy Treasury Secretary Updates to IRS Publication 526 Regarding Giving for Natural Disasters In the States: SALT Workaround Enacted in New York, Oklahoma Preserves…

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