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: Congressional hearings on nonprofits
Last week, the House held several hearings on issues related to the tax-exempt sector, including two that focused specifically on 501(c)(3) organizations. Plus, August recess, transportation funding, 2030 Census, state nonprofit legislation, and more.
Better Stories, Better Language: Showing Our Work
How do we show we’re making a difference? How can you evaluate your narrative strategy?
Metrics provide tangible evidence of the effectiveness of your communications efforts, which is crucial, especially if your efforts are underfunded. They hold you accountable to your strategy by tracking…
Better Stories, Better Language: Making the Case
You understand the value of better stories and better language, but you may not have the support and resources you need to engage in this work long-term. This workshop will help you identify your specific needs in terms of resources, skills and support, as well as the people who control those…
Better Stories, Better Language: Stories of Value and Values
Learn to tell fascinating, compelling stories about how change happens and how the charitable sector works with communities to make a difference on today’s most pressing issues. We’ll discuss how narratives are formed, the essential elements of stories that build trust and understanding, and how to…
Leading Locally All Year Long
Even though the conference is over, the learning continues! Our Leading Locally All Year Long webinar series explores topics designed specifically for community foundations and place-based funders, including some of our most popular sessions from Leading Locally 2025…
Washington Snapshot: H.R.1 signed into law
Last week, both the House and Senate passed the budget reconciliation package. President Trump signed it into law on July 4. We outline the key provisions that impact philanthropy. Plus Texas floods, IRS and churches, relocating HUD, Targeted Technical Assistance for Rural Hospitals, new state…
Investing in Constructive Journalism
Constructive Journalism, a method from Denmark, offers a way to center community needs while fostering civic dialogue. By funding this approach, philanthropy empowers journalism that helps people hear each other and find local solutions. This webinar will explore how the Community Foundation for…
Overview
Extreme rainfall in central Texas led to unprecedented, catastrophic flooding. At least 120 people have died and rescuers are still working to find dozens of missing people. Flash flood warnings are still in effect for parts of central Texas and a Major Disaster Declaration has been…
Washington Snapshot: One Big Beautiful Bill in the Senate
How does the Senate's version of the budget reconciliation bill affect the philanthropic sector? Find out in this budget reconciliation-focused edition of Snapshot.
Designing a Foundation for Both Place-Based and Systems Change
In 2024, the Best Buy Foundation took an audacious leap. Building on its history of place-based work in its hometown of Minneapolis-St. Paul, it launched a national systems change effort around economic mobility for young people. This created a tension between its local and national strategies that…
How Foundations Can Affect Family Economic Stability Through Advocacy
How can funders drive lasting, systemic change in their communities? In this session, the Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga and The Pew Charitable Trusts will highlight recent collaborative efforts in Tennessee to reform court-enforced debt collection practices. Through real-world…
Leading Locally 2027
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Legal Compliance Guidance
Developed for the Council on Foundations by Christopher J. Armstrong, Partner at Holland & Knight
Congress’s power to conduct inquiries, including information requests, the issuance of subpoenas, and public hearings has long been recognized by the courts as part of Congress’s power to…
Building Trust With Policymakers Using the Science of Storytelling
This webinar will help you use stories and data to communicate the value of philanthropy and charitable giving. It builds on research from “Philanthropy’s New Voice,” the largest study of narratives in philanthropy, which examined what types of stories are more likely to build trust, what…
Giving Is Here for Good
At a time when charitable giving is facing growing scrutiny, we’re launching Giving Is Here for Good — a national campaign advocating for the importance of the freedom to give and the enduring power of generosity in American life.
The Giving Is Here for Good campaign is designed to reach…
Washington Snapshot: Congress looking into NGOs
In this edition of Washington Snapshot, House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Mark Green (R-TN) and Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability Chairman Josh Brecheen (R-OK) sent letters to more than 200 nonprofit organizations. Plus, Senate committees' budget…