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Conflicts of Interest - Key Issues for Foundations

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With Congress and the media focusing on corporate governance and foundation administration, now is the time to make sure that all grantmakers have a strong conflict of interest policy in place. Both private foundations and public charities (such as community foundations) should have clear…

Dos and Don'ts of Contact Between Company Foundation Employees and Legislators

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Companies and their private foundations must carefully navigate the dos and don’ts of contact between foundation employees and legislators. How should the company foundation's grants and activities fit into the sponsoring company's efforts to develop strong relationships with government…

Annual Reports

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An annual report is your foundation's report to the community—a year-end summary of your activities, a record of grants and issues funded, and a description of donor contributions. The annual report is likely your community foundation's most important public relations tool and part of your larger…

Community Foundation Week 2025 Resources

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November 12-18: Engage with Your Local Community Today! Community Foundation Week, created in 1989 by former president George H.W. Bush, recognizes the important work of community foundations throughout America and their collaborative and innovative approach to working with the public, private,…

Self-Dealing Basics for Corporate and Private Foundations - September 2026

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Join the Council’s Legal Resources team for an in-depth look at the self-dealing rules applicable to private foundations under section 4941 of the Internal Revenue Code. This workshop will provide an in-depth review of the rules against self-dealing, where they come from and what they involve.…

Self-Dealing Basics for Corporate and Private Foundations - March 2026

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This workshop will provide an in-depth review of the rules against self-dealing, where they come from and what they involve. Participants will hear an analysis of the relevant rules and regulations governing transactions between private foundations and disqualified persons, including situations…

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