This roundtable will explore how to reimagine and redistribute power within philanthropic organizations to foster more equitable decision-making processes. Operationalizing DEI requires a fundamental shift in how power is held and shared, ensuring that diverse voices are included in shaping organizational direction and impact.

This session addresses the critical role of self and community care in sustaining DEI work. By prioritizing the well-being of practitioners, we create a foundation for resilience and long-term engagement. Operationalizing DEI begins with ensuring that those leading these efforts are equipped to manage resistance and avoid burnout, thereby maintaining the momentum needed to drive systemic change. 

In January the 119th Congress will be sworn in and take on the work of choosing leadership for the House and Senate, as well as for each of the 40+ Committees that make up Congress. Join this webinar to learn about the dynamics of the new Congress and how we expect the shifting policy environment to impact philanthropy. Plus, we’ll discuss the upcoming 2025 tax bill and let you know how you can act to ensure philanthropy’s priorities are included.  

The 2025 Election results will alter dynamics in Washington, D.C. National political analyst and editor-in-chief of the Cook Political Report, Amy Walter, breaks down what the election results could mean for your work and for the U.S. broadly. In addition, government affairs experts provide insight regarding how they think the new White House and Congress could impact philanthropy as of 11/14/24.

Listen to this conversation to hear how the recent elections could impact the upcoming policy discussions and the work of foundations as of 11/14/24

As you know, most policy issues impacting philanthropy are tax policy issues. In December 2025, key provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) are set to expire, kicking off a race to develop new tax legislation. Even before we know the results of the 2024 election, Congressional committees and individual offices have begun to outline their policy priorities for this upcoming tax bill. Here is a conversation with tax and government affairs experts as we talk through what this could mean for foundations and what you can do now to get ready. 

Since CF Insights went live at the Council one year ago, over 50% more community foundations have started using this peer benchmarking tool. Attendees watched a guided demonstration to learn how their community foundation could benefit from the only dataset of its kind. 

During this webinar, we:

• Showed you how to utilize the CF Insights benchmarking platform to search for relevant peers and generate detailed comparative reports.
• Discussed how to interpret the data to support internal decision-making.
• Explained how you can gain full access to these tools and receive dedicated support from Council staff through the Plus Membership for Community Foundations.