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Corporate Foundation Grants to Government

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Question: May corporate grantmakers make grants to units of government such as public schools or local parks departments? Answer: Yes, both corporate giving programs and corporate foundations may make grants to units of government as long as the grants are restricted to charitable purposes.…

Ten Ways for Community Foundations to Consider Diversity and Inclusive Practices

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Please note: This resource was published in 2010.   This guide is designed to help foundations consider how more diverse and inclusive practices might advance their mission by making their work more effective and more reflective of communities served. By highlighting 10 ways community…

Ten Ways for Independent Foundations to Consider Diversity and Inclusive Practices

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Please note: This resource was published in 2010.   This guide is designed to help foundations consider how more diverse and inclusive practices might advance their mission by making their work more effective and more reflective of communities served. By highlighting 10 ways…

Ten Ways for Family Foundations to Consider Diversity and Inclusive Practices

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Please note: This resource was published in 2010.   This guide is designed to help foundations consider how more diverse and inclusive practices might advance their mission by making their work more effective and more reflective of communities served. By highlighting 10 ways family…

The State of Change: An Analysis of Women and People of Color in the Philanthropic Sector

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The Council’s report, The State of Change: An Analysis of Women and People of Color in the Philanthropic Sector, examines the demographics of the philanthropic sector, looking back over the last five and ten years, with a specific focus on the representation of women and people of color. The data…

Webinar Recording: National Trust for Historic Preservation: African American Cultural Heritage Fund

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  The events in Charlottesville and the subsequent debates regarding the treatment of monuments and memorials to Confederate leaders and heroes has contributed to further divisions within our society. Many of our communities are grappling with these issues and seeking ways to bridge the…

Leadership Insights: What Foundation Executives and Trustees are Saying About Diversity and Inclusion

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A video series featuring leaders sharing their insights about their organizational journey to become more diverse and inclusive and lessons learned along the way. All videos are close captioned. Dr. Robert K. Ross The California Endowment Watch video…

Opportunity Zones - A Value to Your Community?

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What are Opportunity Zones? Created by changes to the tax code in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in December 2017, Opporunity Zones are state-nominated, economically depressed communities that are in need of new investment. These investments could, under certain circumstances, be eligable for…

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