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November 12-18: Engage with Your Local Community Today!Community Foundation Week, created in 1989 by former president George H.W. Bush, recognizes the important work of community foundations across the country and their collaborative and innovative approach to working with the public, private, and…
Replace all bracketed and highlighted text with your foundation’s information before distributing.[FOUNDATION LETTERHEAD]FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE[INSERT DATE]Contact: [INSERT NAME][INSERT PHONE][INSERT EMAIL][YOUR ORGANIZATION’S NAME] Joins Nationwide Celebration of the Impact of Community Foundations…
Replace all bracketed and highlighted text with your foundation’s information before distributing.When We Feel Pulled Apart, Generosity Brings Us Back to the Table/ Community Foundations are supporting...[BY-LINE] [OPEN WITH A SPECIFIC STORY. DESCRIBE ONE PERSON, FAMILY, OR ORGANIZATION, THE…
America’s bitter divisions can’t be addressed simply by bringing together people with opposing views. Some of the most important work happens within our own political, religious, and social groups.That’s a lesson Braver Angels learned after the 2016 election. The organization initially focused on…
It is extremely rare for an organization to lose its tax-exempt status. When it happens, it's typically the end result of a three-step process: (1) the IRS conducts an examination of the tax-exempt organization; (2) the IRS issues a letter to the organization proposing revocation; then (3) the…
Taught by a variety of seasoned and experienced community foundation leaders and Council experts, this course helps community foundation staff and board members master the unique aspects of the community foundation field. You'll learn about effective practices, get helpful tools and information,…
The Council on Foundations’ Executive-in-Residence Program leverages the expertise of executive-level leaders to shape new areas of work that advance the Council’s long-term goal of supporting philanthropy to be a trusted partner in advancing the greater good.
Participants in the…
Workshop HoursTuesday, September 14: 1:00-4:30 p.m. ETThursday, September 16: 1:00-4:30 p.m. ETYour FacultyRemy BarnwellStaff CounselCouncil on FoundationsRachel SklarStaff CounselCouncil on FoundationsYour HostsJill GordonSenior Manager, TrainingCouncil on FoundationsJeryl RaphaelAssociate,…
The public health and economic crises of 2020 have affected millions of Americans and laid bare the glaring inequities in our systems and institutions. A new report from Council on Foundations, Philanthropy California, and Dalberg Advisors outlines how the US philanthropic sector is responding…
This Strategy Guide, developed in partnership with the National Center for Family Philanthropy, invites you to reflect more deeply on how your foundation chooses to balance the four factors of Purpose, Conditions and Trends, Time Horizon, and Assets for Mission, especially in times of greater…