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About the Council

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The Council on Foundations is a nonprofit membership association that serves as a guide for philanthropies as they advance the greater good. Building on our 75-year history, the Council supports over 1,000 member organizations in the United States and around the world to build trust in philanthropy…

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This section features all legal, best practices, sample documents, and resources we believe can help grantmakers and foundations. Some of these items are only available to members.

Community Foundation Locator

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CF Insights

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FY25 Survey Now OpenSubmit your foundation's FY25 databy August 31st.Submit Your Data FY24 Survey Results Explore the FY24 CF Insights Annual Survey results…

Values-Aligned Philanthropy Peer Learning Circle

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The Values-Aligned Philanthropy Peer Learning Circle is a group of community foundation staff (including nonmembers) who meet regularly to discuss designing and implementing values-aligned grantmaking policies at their organizations. This network is designed to connect you with your peers…

Career Pathways Alumni Retreat July 2026

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This event is for Career Pathways Program Alumni who want to step away from the challenges of their day-to-day to find renewed energy and motivation. Over the two and a half days, attendees will embark on activities that sharpen leadership skills holistically through a lens of career development…

Retreat for New Private & Corporate Foundation Executive Leaders - June 2026

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This event is the Council's annual retreat for early-tenure private foundation, corporate foundation and giving program chief executives who want to step away from the challenges of their day-to-day and find renewed energy and motivation in fellowship with other new CEOs.Hosted by Tiffany Benjamin…

Plus Member Peer Connections - March 2026

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Technology systems play a critical role in supporting community foundation operations, ensuring data integrity, and enhancing donor services. CF Insights Plus Members are invited to this informal session to explore how community foundations use technology, including AI tools, to streamline internal…

Career Pathways 2026-27 Program Information Session

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Career Pathways is a leadership development cohort program designed to accelerate the careers of diverse professionals in the philanthropic sector. Graduates of the program will deepen their expertise, expand their networks, and hone their leadership skills to advance the field.Career Pathways…

Operationalizing Activity-Based Costing Findings for Impact, Sustainability, and Growth

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The Activity-Based Costing toolkit helps community foundations assess the true costs of their products and services to donors. Now, we’re offering support to help you apply the toolkit’s findings, align your business model to your mission and strategy, and drive greater impact. We now offer…

Plus Member Peer Connections - October 2025

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This interactive peer event is uniquely curated for Council on Foundation's Community Foundation Plus Members to share real-time experiences, challenges, and strategies. Together, we will explore how foundations are supporting grantee partners and communities through times of political change…

Faith-based Grantmaking: A Basic Guide for the Perplexed

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Generally, there is no legal restriction against making grants to churches, synagogues, mosques or other religious institutions. But there are some things foundations interested in such grantmaking should know. For years, private foundations and public charities have recognized religious…

Community Foundations and Grants to Non-Charities

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With a little caution, community foundations can support the charitable activities of non-charities. A chamber of commerce requests a grant to start a computer-training program. A gardening club asks for money to cover a local beautification project. A cemetery association seeks support…

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