Member Policy Briefings

In January 2025, the 119th Congress was sworn in — and, with key provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act set to expire at the end of this year, Congress has started working on a tax package. It is essential that we use this moment to ensure legislators understand philanthropy and our priorities.

At the same time, with the Trump Administration releasing a flurry of new executive orders, there are many issues that directly or indirectly impact philanthropy — many of which may be decided by the courts. To help philanthropic leaders navigate this shifting landscape, the Council is hosting a series of Member Policy Briefings tailored to our member audiences.

Member Policy Briefings provide a forum for philanthropic leaders to stay informed and exchange perspectives on how the evolving policy environment may impact philanthropy. There are many additional opportunities to learn and stay connected to what’s happening, which you can find by visiting our policy events page.

Registration

These briefings are exclusively for Council members and by invitation only. If your organization is not represented in one of the groups below, or if you would like the Council to support a call for a different group, please contact Melissa Nolan, Manager of Engagement, at the Council on Foundations.

Briefings

Small and Mid-Size Community Foundations

Exclusively for CEOs, Presidents, or Executive Directors of community foundations with Management and General Expenses of less than $1,999,999.

Large Community Foundations

CEOs, Presidents, or Executive Directors of active Council members of largest community foundations with Management & General Expenses (M&GE) $2,000,000 and up. Contact Melissa Nolan for meeting details.

March 19
April 2
April 23
May 7
May 21
June 4
June 18
August 4 (TBC)
August 18
September 15
September 29
October 14
October 27
November 10
November 24 (TBC)
December 1 (TBC)
December 8

Exclusively for leaders from fiscal sponsors and intermediary grantmakers, including CEOs and General Counsels.

Exclusively for Presidents, CEOs, and Executive Directors of family, independent, and private operating foundations with assets above $600,000,000.

Thursday, April 10, 1:00 pm (ET)
Thursday, May 15, 1:00 pm (ET)
Wednesday, June 18, 2:00 pm (ET)
Wednesday, September 3 at 2:00 pm ET
Wednesday, October 1 at 2:00 pm ET
Wednesday, November 5 at 2:00 pm ET
Wednesday, December 3 at 1:00 pm ET

For CEOs and senior staff of global grantmaking foundations who are members of the Council. This group meets every Friday — for more information contact Brian Kastner.

This private peer discussion is exclusively for Presidents, CEOs, and Executive Directors at Philanthropy-Serving Organizations (PSOs) that are members of the Council to stay informed and exchange perspectives on how the evolving policy environment may impact philanthropy. These briefings are exclusively for Council members and by invitation only; please contact Melissa Nolan, Manager of Engagement, at the Council on Foundations.

These briefings will be held monthly on Wednesday at 3pm (Eastern).