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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2017 Annual Convening of the Veterans Philanthropy Exchange
Launched in 2014, The Veterans Philanthropy Exchange is a learning and sharing forum for philanthropic grantmakers, donors, and corporate giving programs supporting veterans and military family strategies.
Join your peers for discussions about funder collaboration and collective action, a…
Corporate Philanthropy Update — February 2017
Greetings!
It’s been a busy month here at the Council: We’ve been hard at work planning for our Annual Conference in Dallas as well as strategically engaging the new Congress and administration.
Below are a number of updates related to corporate foundations, plus future opportunities for you to…
Washington Snapshot - February 23, 2017
In this Week’s Edition of Snapshot…
Tax Reform Update: House Republicans face growing opposition to border adjustability
Charitable Giving Coalition Spends Day Fighting for the Charitable Deduction on Capitol Hill
IRS makes 1023-EZ data available online
In the States: State budgets (in brief…
New Podcast: Philanthropy Hour's Conversation with Vikki Spruill
Council President and CEO Vikki Spruill sat down with Philanthropy Hour’s Greg Cherry for an intimate conversation about the impact and value of American philanthropy and the Council on Foundations' role in advancing the common good.
Hear what Vikki considers to be trending in the field, what…
Webinar Recording: Introduction to Legal and Tax Compliance for Corporate Grantmakers
This 2017 webinar explores the complicated landscape of legal and tax compliance and discusses how you can stay compliant while maximizing your impact.
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Philanthropy Caucus Reception
Join the Philanthropy Caucus for a social reception to conclude Foundations on the Hill. Network with representatives from a variety of charitable foundations and organizations, lawmakers, and Congressional staff in an event to recognize the role of philanthropy as a unique stakeholder in…
Washington Snapshot - February 16, 2017
In this Week’s Edition of Snapshot…
Tax Reform Update: Mnuchin confirmed as Treasury Secretary, Bishop named to Ways & Means, Trump Administration working on a tax overhaul plan, Congress aims to keep the train on track
IRS seeks to understand how the regulatory ban will impact its work…
Recent Immigration Executive Orders: How is Philanthropy Impacted and Reacting?
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The webinar provided an analysis of the impact that President Trump's Executive Order 13769, Protecting the Nation from Terrorist Attacks by Foreign Nationals, may have on your foundation's work domestically and globally.
Council staff and foundation leaders discussed how…
Observations from the Field: Vikki Spruill
Over the past several months, Council staff have held conversations with foundation leaders who are grappling with how to understand philanthropy’s role as the new Administration challenges the way our country has traditionally operated. The pace with which significant changes are proposed and…
Council Member Update
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Thanks to everyone who attended the first Council Member Update of 2017.
Council President and CEO Vikki Spruill covered why this is such a critical time for philanthropy — and what the Council has planned in the year ahead to help strengthen the field.
Attendees also…
Washington Snapshot - February 9, 2017
In this Week’s Edition of Snapshot…
Tax Reform Update: Council staff meets with Chairman Brady, there is a new member of Ways and Means, and tax bills are not in short supply
The Council sends a letter to Congress about the “Johnson Amendment”
A number of the President’s Cabinet Nominees have…
Call Recording: White House "Border Security and Immigration Enforcement Improvements" Executive Order Explained
On January 27, 2017, President Trump issued an Executive Order on "Border Security and Immigration Enforcement Improvements." Since then, there have been protests in cities and airports around the nation, there have been statements from elected officials on both sides of the aisle, and there has…
Does Trump's Immigration Executive Order Impact My Foundation?
Basic Rights and Rules for Foundations working with Non-US Citizens
Disclaimer: The information in this message and any attachments is being provided for informational purposes only and not as part of an attorney-client relationship. The information is not a substitute for expert legal, tax,or…
Five Trends in Learning and Evaluation
Evaluation and philanthropic learning are essential to driving social change. Here are five trends to look out for in 2017 – and likely beyond:
1. Integrating Evaluation into Strategy
In the philanthropic, nonprofit, and public sectors, and more recently with socially oriented businesses, demand…
Washington Snapshot - February 2, 2017
In this Week’s Edition of Snapshot…
Tax Reform Update: POTUS Meets with Congressional Leaders About Tax Reform
Cabinet Nominations Progress in Congress
Bill Introduced to Allow Expanded Political Activity by Nonprofits
President Trump Issues more Executive Orders
SCOTUS Nominee Announced…
Council on Foundations and HUD Kick Off 2017 Secretary’s Awards for Public-Philanthropic Partnerships
The Council on Foundations and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today launched the 2017 HUD Secretary’s Awards for Public-Philanthropic Partnerships. The Council and HUD are seeking nominations from charitable foundations working with the public sector to improve the…