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Slide presentation reviewing the basics of avoiding self-dealing as a family foundation.
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For philanthropy, the year 2017 has brought a number of issues to the forefront: tax reform has moved to center stage on Capitol Hill; proposals for massive government budget cuts have turned eyes towards philanthropy to fill the gap; and recent incidents like…
Government, charities, and businesses are stepping up to respond to Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Jose. In the last week, a flood of new or updated resources were released just in time for National Preparedness Month. Here are some that the Council on Foundations is using to work with our members.…
The Stewardship Principles for Independent Foundations are a set of governance best practices that embody how independent foundations can reflect fundamental values such as honesty, integrity, fairness, and trust in their board governance, management, and grantmaking.
In This Week's Edition of Snapshot
Tax Reform Update: Tax reform faces competing legislative priorities
Move to weaken the Johnson Amendment advances in the House, NASCO speaks out
Kautter confirmed for key Treasury position
IRS takes steps to encourage charitable giving in the wake…
Disaster Overview
Hurricane Irma made landfall in Florida on September 10 as a Category 3 storm after leaving a trail of destruction through the Caribbean, including significant devastation throughout the Leeward, U.S. and British Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Cuba, and Haiti. Deaths have been…
This document is an editable foundation investment policy template.
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Plenary Sessions
Opening Plenary — The Year Ahead: Navigating Growth in Unsettled Times
Thursday, October 12 - 9-10:30 a.m.
Despite stock markets repeatedly reaching new heights this year and investment income above…
In This Week's Edition of Snapshot
Tax Reform Update: Congress Ramps Up Tax Reform Efforts
Treasury Names New Deputy Assistant Secretary for International Tax Affairs
In the States: Nonprofits Balk at Making “Voluntary” PILOT Payments to Boston
So, What's Up…
Stephanie Danforth Chafee’s ancestors trace their roots in Rhode Island back to the Mayflower. Her philanthropic heritage in the area is almost as deep and conservative.
Her mother was a leading supporter of the Parent Teachers Association, the Zoological Society and the Roger Williams Zoo.…