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Governance and Compliance Issues for Foundation Financial Management

https://cof.org/content/governance-and-compliance-issues-foundation-financial-management
This white paper provides a review of critical governance issues that foundations must consider to remain in compliance with prevailing and emerging laws and regulations. Readers can expect content focused on trustee fiduciary responsibilities as relates to duties of care, loyalty, and…

Retreat for New Community Foundation Executive Leaders - In-Person - August 2023

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This event is intended for executive leaders (CEOs, Presidents, Executive Directors) of mid- and large-sized community foundations who have been in their role for four years or less. With more than 360 community foundations in its membership, the Council on Foundations recognizes the vital role…

Coming Together, Not Apart: How Philanthropy Supports Connection in a Time of Dangerous Division

https://cof.org/content/coming-together-not-apart-part-1
Coming Together, Not Apart: How Philanthropy Supports Connection in a Time of Dangerous Division is the first of three Council on Foundations publications exploring philanthropy's involvement in developing the heartset, mindset, and skillset to lead collaboratively across differences. It dives deep…

Coming Together, Not Apart: Inside the Work of Turning Conflict Into Collaboration

https://cof.org/content/coming-together-not-apart-part-2
Coming Together, Not Apart: Inside the Work of Turning Conflict Into Collaboration is the second of three Council on Foundations publications exploring philanthropy's involvement in developing the heartset, mindset, and skillset to lead collaboratively across differences. It dives deep into how…

IRS FAQs about Public Disclosure Requirements

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Tax-exempt organizations must make annual returns and exemption applications filed with the IRS available for public inspection and copying upon request. In addition, the IRS makes these documents available. These FAQs relate to the public disclosure and availability of documents filed by tax-…

Public Disclosure Requirements for Foundations

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Every organization exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code is required to disclose certain information to the public: The organization’s exemption application, Form 1023, is subject to public disclosure, along with any documents supporting the application and any letters…

Pros and Cons of Sharing Board Members With Grantees

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What do you do when a grantee—or potential grantee—asks someone on your board or staff to sit on their board? Does such a request constitute a conflict of interest? Are there times when such a situation can actually benefit one or both of the organizations involved? Let’s look at some of the…

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