Membership Benefits

• Engage with peers working in philanthropy during virtual and in-person events.
• Interact with peers through our online community, the Philanthropy Exchange, which also houses a directory of individual members.
• Participate in an issue-specific or role-based Peer Group like for staff leading donor services, scholarships, communications, or human resources.
• Join a roundtable for community foundation CEOs.
• Attend annual retreats for new executive leaders.
• Utilize our online member directory to connect with other Council member organizations.

Community foundations who add the CF Leadership Coalition and/or CF Insights to their membership receive access to specialized communities on the Philanthropy Exchange.

• Receive member discounts on Council trainings, including Legal Matters, Community Foundation Excellence Fundamentals, and Global Grantmaking Essentials.
• Receive member discounts for Career Pathways and Bridging Differences Leadership Cohort programs.
• Access to members-only briefings and peer events arranged by trending topics, job function, and foundation type.
• Gain free access to all live and recorded webinars.
• Share knowledge, ask questions, and access a library of over 1,500 peer-provided resources including sample documents, marketing examples, and job descriptions on the Philanthropy Exchange.

Community foundations who add the CF Leadership Coalition to their membership can attend briefings about key policy issues affecting communities like housing, disaster relief, and Medicaid.

Community foundations who add CF Insights to their membershp can attend special peer group events focused on foundation operations like managing geographic affiliates, technology best practices, and working with grantees.

• Engage with our legal team and receive on-demand support for issues related to governance, fund management, scholarships, lobbying and political activity, and more.
• Gain free access to Mastering Foundation Law publications.
• Access members-only online legal compliance guidance, sample documents, and frequently asked questions.

• Serve as leads for Peer Groups.
• Nominate winners for annual Council Awards, including The Distinguished Service Award and Excellence in Community Foundation Leadership Award.
• Vote and serve on the Council’s Board of Directors.
• Participate in the Advisory Group for the Center for Community Foundations as well as other member advisory groups, committees, and working groups to help shape Council positions, priorities, and events.

• Inform how we show up for philanthropy in Washington through advocacy and regular interactions with legislators.
• Participate in the Public Policy Action Network focused on engaging and educating federal elected officials.
• Learn about public policy that could impact your foundation, such as the expanding the charitable deduction, DAF regulations, and changes to the tax code.
• Access members-only resources for legislative, executive branch, and judicial updates that impact philanthropy.
• Work with Council staff to strengthen your ability to work with government officials and advocate to policymakers on the issues that matter most to you.

Community foundations who add the CF Leadership Coalition to their membership receive enhanced policy support including policy briefings for your board or staff, personalized advocacy materials, customizable regulatory and policy letter templates, and 1-on-1 assistance with your policy questions and direct engagement with policymakers.

• Stay in-the-know on the opportunities and challenges shaping philanthropy via our website, social media, blogs, newsletters, and weekly members-only Council Connection email.
• Highlight the important work of your organization by sharing content with communications@cof.org.

Community foundations who add the CF Leadership Coalition to their membership receive tailored policy updates as well as community foundation news clips and analysis.

• Access more than 300 members-only resources – including tips for grantmaking in specific countries, communications and marketing toolkits, and more.
• Connect with Council staff for personalized support on issues impacting your organization – from the fundamentals of operating a foundation to global grantmaking.
• Access research and reports like our annual Grantmaker Salary and Benefits Report and the Study of Investment of Endowments for Private and Community Foundations.

Community foundations who add the CF Leadership Coalition to their membership can receive personalized media strategy guidance.

Community foundations who add CF Insights to their membership receive unlimited access to our peer benchmarking tool, customized benchmarking dashboards, and 1-on-1 assistance.

Enjoy cost savings on professional development opportunities and resources, including:

• FREE access to Mastering Foundation Law publications
• FREE access to the annual Grantmaker Salary and Benefits Survey Report
• FREE access to all peer events, webinars, and webinar archives
• Discounts on all trainings, cohort programs, and conferences
• $220 savings per Council Career Center job post
• 20% discount on print and/or digital subscription to Alliance Magazine
• 10% discount on Council-endorsed Directors and Officers Insurance

Community foundations who add the CF Leadership Coalition to their membership receive two free registrations per membership term to Council-hosted legal, advocacy, or communications-related trainings.

• Engage with peers working in philanthropy during virtual and in-person events.
• Interact with your peers online through our online community, the Philanthropy Exchange, which also houses a directory of individual members.
• Participate in an issue-specific or role-based Peer Group like for staff leading scholarships, communications, or human resources.
• Attend annual retreats for new executive leaders.
• Utilize our online member directory to connect with other Council member organizations.

• Receive member discounts on Council trainings, including Better Stories, Better Language and Global Grantmaking Essentials.
• Receive member discounts for Career Pathways and Bridging Differences Leadership Cohort programs.
• Access to members-only briefings and peer events arranged by trending topics, job function, and foundation type.
• Gain free access to all live and recorded webinars.
• Share knowledge, ask questions, and access a library of over 1,500 peer-provided resources including sample documents and job descriptions on the Philanthropy Exchange.

• Engage with our legal team and receive on-demand support for issues related to governance, international grantmaking, lobbying and political activity, expenditure responsibility, and more.
• Gain free access to Mastering Foundation Law publications.
• Access members-only online legal compliance guidance, sample documents, and frequently asked questions.

• Serve as leads for Peer Groups.
• Nominate winners for annual Council Awards, including The Distinguished Service Award and Scrivner Award for Creative Grantmaking.
• Vote and serve on the Council’s Board of Directors.
• Participate in member advisory groups, committees, and working groups to help shape Council positions, priorities, and events.

• Inform how we represent philanthropy in Washington through advocacy and regular interactions with legislators.
• Participate in the Public Policy Action Network focused on engaging and educating federal elected officials.
• Learn about public policy and executive orders that could impact your foundation, like those affecting the independence of philanthropy and changes to the tax code.
• Access members-only resources for legislative, executive branch, and judicial updates that impact philanthropy.
• Work with Council staff to strengthen your ability to work with government officials and advocate to policymakers on the issues that matter most to you.

• Stay in-the-know on the opportunities and challenges shaping philanthropy via our website, social media, blogs, newsletters, and weekly members-only Council Connection email.
• Highlight the important work of your organization by sharing content with communications@cof.org.

• Access more than 300 members-only resources – including tips for grantmaking in specific countries, family foundation management practices, and more.
• Connect with Council staff for personalized support on issues impacting your organization – from the fundamentals of operating a foundation to global grantmaking.
• Access research and reports like our annual Grantmaker Salary and Benefits Report and the Study of Investment of Endowments for Private and Community Foundations.

Enjoy cost savings on professional development opportunities and resources, including:

• FREE access to Mastering Foundation Law publications
• FREE access to the annual Grantmaker Salary and Benefits Survey Report
• FREE access to all peer events, webinars, and webinar archives
• Discounts on all trainings, cohort programs, and conferences
• $220 savings per Council Career Center job post
• 20% discount on print and/or digital subscription to Alliance Magazine
• 10% discount on Council-endorsed Directors and Officers Insurance

• Engage with peers working in philanthropy during virtual and in-person events.
• Interact with your peers online through our online community, the Philanthropy Exchange, which also houses a directory of individual members.
• Participate in an issue-specific or role-based Peer Group like the Corporate Social Impact Staff Network.
• Join a Contemporary Challenges for Leaders in Corporate Grantmaking roundtable.
• Attend annual retreats for new executive leaders.
• Utilize our online member directory to connect with other Council member organizations.

• Receive member discounts on Council trainings, including Legal Matters and Global Grantmaking Essentials.
• Receive member discounts for Career Pathways and Bridging Differences Leadership Cohort programs.
• Access to members-only briefings and peer events arranged by trending topics, job function, and foundation type.
• Gain free access to all live and recorded webinars.
• Share knowledge, ask questions, and access a library of over 1,500 peer-provided resources including sample documents and job descriptions on the Philanthropy Exchange.

• Engage with our legal team and receive on-demand support for issues related to governance, giving strategies, self-dealing, and more.
• Gain free access to Mastering Foundation Law publications including Legal Considerations for Corporate Foundations.
• Access members-only online legal compliance guidance, sample documents, and frequently asked questions.

• Serve as leads for Peer Groups.
• Nominate winners for annual Council Awards, including The Distinguished Service Award and Outstanding Corporate Philanthropy Leadership Award.
• Vote and serve on the Council’s Board of Directors.
• Participate in member advisory groups, committees, and working groups to help shape Council positions, priorities, and events.

• Inform how we represent philanthropy in Washington through advocacy and regular interactions with legislators.
• Participate in the Public Policy Action Network focused on engaging and educating federal elected officials.
• Learn about public policy and executive orders that could impact your foundation, like those affecting the independence of philanthropy and changes to the tax code.
• Access members-only resources for legislative, executive branch, and judicial updates that impact philanthropy.
• Work with Council staff to strengthen your ability to work with government officials and advocate to policymakers on the issues that matter most to you.

• Stay in-the-know on the opportunities and challenges shaping philanthropy via our website, social media, blogs, newsletters, and weekly members-only Council Connection email.
• Highlight the important work of your organization by sharing content with communications@cof.org.

• Access more than 300 members-only resources – including tips for grantmaking in specific countries, crisis and disaster response, and more.
• Connect with Council staff for personalized support on issues impacting your organization – from the fundamentals of operating a foundation to global grantmaking.
• Access research and publications like our annual Grantmaker Salary and Benefits Report.

Enjoy cost savings on professional development opportunities and resources, including:

• FREE access to Mastering Foundation Law publications
• FREE access to the annual Grantmaker Salary and Benefits Survey Report
• FREE access to all peer events, webinars, and webinar archives
• Discounts on all trainings, cohort programs, and conferences
• $220 savings per Council Career Center job post
• 20% discount on print and/or digital subscription to Alliance Magazine
• 10% discount on Council-endorsed Directors and Officers Insurance

• Engage with peers working in philanthropy during virtual and in-person events.
• Interact with your peers online through our online community, the Philanthropy Exchange, which also houses a directory of individual members.
• Participate in an issue-specific or role-based Peer Group like for staff leading scholarships, communications, or human resources.
• Utilize our online member directory to connect with other Council member organizations.

• Receive member discounts on Council trainings, including Better Stories, Better Language and Global Grantmaking Essentials.
• Receive member discounts for Career Pathways and Bridging Differences Leadership Cohort programs.
• Access to members-only briefings and peer events arranged by trending topics, job function, and foundation type.
• Gain free access to all live and recorded webinars.
• Share knowledge, ask questions, and access a library of over 1,500 peer-provided resources including sample documents, marketing examples, and job descriptions on the Philanthropy Exchange.

• Engage with our legal team and receive on-demand support for issues related to governance, fund management, scholarships, lobbying and political activity, and more.
• Gain free access to Mastering Foundation Law publications.
• Access members-only online legal compliance guidance, sample documents, and frequently asked questions.

• Serve as leads for Peer Groups.
• Nominate winners for annual Council Awards, including The Distinguished Service Award and Scrivner Award for Creative Grantmaking.
• Vote and serve on the Council’s Board of Directors.
• Participate in member advisory groups, committees, and working groups to help shape Council positions, priorities, and events.

• Inform how we represent philanthropy in Washington through advocacy and regular interactions with legislators.
• Participate in the Public Policy Action Network focused on engaging and educating federal elected officials.
• Learn about public policy and executive orders that could impact your foundation, like those affecting the independence of philanthropy and changes to the tax code.
• Access members-only resources for legislative, executive branch, and judicial updates that impact philanthropy.
• Work with Council staff to strengthen your ability to work with government officials and advocate to policymakers on the issues that matter most to you.

• Stay in-the-know on the opportunities and challenges shaping philanthropy via our website, social media, blogs, newsletters, and weekly members-only Council Connection email.
• Highlight the important work of your organization by sharing content with communications@cof.org.

• Access more than 300 members-only resources – including tips for grantmaking in specific countries, communications and marketing toolkits, and more.
• Connect with Council staff for personalized support on issues impacting your organization – from the fundamentals of operating a foundation to global grantmaking.
• Access research and reports like our annual Grantmaker Salary and Benefits Report and the Study of Investment of Endowments for Private and Community Foundations.

Enjoy cost savings on professional development opportunities and resources, including:

• FREE access to Mastering Foundation Law publications
• FREE access to the annual Grantmaker Salary and Benefits Survey Report
• FREE access to all peer events, webinars, and webinar archives
• Discounts on all trainings, cohort programs, and conferences
• $220 savings per Council Career Center job post
• 20% discount on print and/or digital subscription to Alliance Magazine
• 10% discount on Council-endorsed Directors and Officers Insurance

• Engage with peers working in philanthropy during virtual and in-person events.
• Interact with your peers online through our online community, the Philanthropy Exchange, which also houses a directory of individual members.
• Participate in an issue-specific or role-based Peer Group like the Global Regional Funders Peer Groups.
• Utilize our online member directory to connect with other Council member organizations.

• Receive member discounts on Council trainings, including Better Stories, Better Language and Global Grantmaking Essentials.
• Receive member discounts for Career Pathways and Bridging Differences Leadership Cohort programs.
• Access to members-only briefings and peer events arranged by trending topics, job function, and foundation type.
• Gain free access to all live and recorded webinars.
• Share knowledge, ask questions, and access a library of over 1,500 peer-provided resources including sample documents, marketing examples, and job descriptions on the Philanthropy Exchange.

• Engage with our legal team and receive on-demand support for issues related to grantmaking and foundation management.
• Gain free access to Mastering Foundation Law publications.
• Access members-only online legal compliance guidance, sample documents, and frequently asked questions.

• Serve as leads for Peer Groups.
• Nominate winners for annual Council Awards, including The Distinguished Service Award and Scrivner Award for Creative Grantmaking.
• Vote and serve on the Council’s Board of Directors.
• Participate in member advisory groups, committees, and working groups to help shape Council positions, priorities, and events.

• Inform how we represent philanthropy in Washington through advocacy and regular interactions with legislators.
• Participate in the Public Policy Action Network focused on engaging and educating federal elected officials.
• Learn about public policy and executive orders that could impact your foundation, like those affecting the independence of philanthropy and changes to the tax code.
• Access members-only resources for legislative, executive branch, and judicial updates that impact philanthropy.
• Work with Council staff to strengthen your ability to work with government officials and advocate to policymakers on the issues that matter most to you.

• Stay in-the-know on the opportunities and challenges shaping philanthropy via our website, social media, blogs, newsletters, and weekly members-only Council Connection email.
• Highlight the important work of your organization by sharing content with communications@cof.org.

• Access more than 300 members-only resources – including tips for grantmaking in specific countries.
• Connect with Council staff for personalized support on issues impacting your organization.
• Access research and reports like our annual Grantmaker Salary and Benefits Report.

Enjoy cost savings on professional development opportunities and resources, including:

• FREE access to Mastering Foundation Law publications
• FREE access to the annual Grantmaker Salary and Benefits Survey Report
• FREE access to all peer events, webinars, and webinar archives
• Discounts on all trainings, cohort programs, and conferences
• $220 savings per Council Career Center job post
• 20% discount on print and/or digital subscription to Alliance Magazine

• Engage with peers working in philanthropy during virtual and in-person events.
• Interact with your peers online through our online community, the Philanthropy Exchange, which also houses a directory of individual members.
• Participate in the Philanthropy-Serving Organizations Member Briefings.
• Utilize our online member directory to connect with other Council member organizations.

• Receive member discounts on Council trainings, including Better Stories, Better Language and Global Grantmaking Essentials.
• Receive member discounts for Career Pathways leadership program.
• Access to members-only briefings and peer events arranged by trending topics, job function, and foundation type.
• Gain free access to all live and recorded webinars.
• Share knowledge, ask questions, and access a library of over 1,500 peer-provided resources on the Philanthropy Exchange.

• Gain free access to Mastering Foundation Law publications.
• Access members-only online legal compliance guidance, sample documents, and frequently asked questions.

• Nominate winners for annual Council Awards, including The Distinguished Service Award and Scrivner Award for Creative Grantmaking.
• Participate in member advisory groups, committees, and working groups to help shape Council positions, priorities, and events.

• Learn about public policy and executive orders that could impact philanthropy, like those affecting the independence of philanthropy and changes to the tax code.
• Access members-only resources for legislative, executive branch, and judicial updates that impact philanthropy.

• Stay in-the-know on the opportunities and challenges shaping philanthropy via our website, social media, blogs, newsletters, and weekly members-only Council Connection email.

• Access more than 300 members-only resources – including tips for grantmaking in specific countries.
• Connect with Council staff for personalized support on issues impacting your organization.
• Access research and reports like our annual Grantmaker Salary and Benefits Report and the Study of Investment of Endowments for Private and Community Foundations.

Enjoy cost savings on professional development opportunities and resources, including:

• FREE access to Mastering Foundation Law publications
• FREE access to the annual Grantmaker Salary and Benefits Survey Report
• FREE access to all webinars and webinar archives
• Discounts on all trainings, cohort programs, and conferences
• $220 savings per Council Career Center job post
• 20% discount on print and/or digital subscription to Alliance Magazine