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Global Grantmaking Essentials
Join us for a thorough overview of the laws governing global grantmaking. This training offers practical solutions for foundation staff responsible for making grants abroad.
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When disaster strikes and employees are affected, employers may provide financial assistance to their employees through corporate foundations and employer-sponsored funds at community foundations. The legal framework governing employee hardship assistance programs can vary, though, depending on the…
When disaster strikes a community, disaster relief funds administered through community foundations offer an efficient way to quickly get aid to those who need it. But it’s important to understand how the Internal Revenue Code requires these charitable funds be used, which can vary depending on the…
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…
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…
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…
In September 2023, a group of 15 foundations joined 20 bilateral donors in signing a Donor Statement committing to advancing locally led development. After recent global shifts in foreign assistance and the dismantling of USAID, the Council on Foundations wanted to understand how philanthropy has…
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…
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…
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…