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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…

Resources

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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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Find community foundations in your area.

CF Insights

https://cof.org/cfinsights
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

https://cof.org/peer-groups/values-aligned-philanthropy-peer-learning-circle
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…

Community Foundation Donor Services Meet-Up

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Join this members-only peer group for informal, interactive peer discussions designed for community foundation staff who serve as philanthropic advisors or are involved in donor stewardship.Held every other month, these gatherings offer valuable opportunities for peer learning and connection.To…

Values-Aligned Philanthropy: Balancing Purpose, Responsibility, and Risk in Corporate Grantmaking

https://cof.org/content/values-aligned-philanthropy-balancing-purpose-responsibility-and-risk-corporate-grantmaking
Values-Aligned Philanthropy: Balancing Purpose, Responsibility, and Risk in Corporate Grantmaking is centered on helping address the unique challenges faced today by corporate foundations. These organizations can be more vulnerable to external pressures than other grantmaker types, balancing their…

Plus Member Peer Connections - March 2026

https://cof.org/event/plus-member-peer-connections-march-2026
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…

A Scan of Community Foundations Accepting Cryptocurrency Gifts

https://cof.org/content/scan-community-foundations-accepting-cryptocurrency-gifts
With the proliferation of bitcoin and other forms of digital (or "crypto") currencies around the world, a growing number of charitable donations are being given via these transaction vehicles. To what extent have community foundations entered this space? Which cryptocurrencies are the most popular…

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

https://cof.org/page/operationalizing-activity-based-costing-findings-impact-sustainability-and-growth
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…

​​Potential Implications of Funding Protest Activities​

https://cof.org/content/potential-implications-funding-protest-activities
Developed for the Council on Foundations by Christopher J. Armstrong, Partner at Holland & Knight The Current Environment Foundations are under increasing political scrutiny regarding their relationships with organizations that have engaged in protests, especially in situations where…