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The use of for-profit entities financed by both nonprofit and for-profit dollars provides a nongovernmental free enterprise way to solve many social issues while adding to the wealth of the populace rather than depleting government funds and heralding a bright future. We commonly call these…
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While housing, employment and other supportive services are critical to prevent and end homelessness, the reality is legal barriers such as bad credit, unpaid child support, unpaid fines and tickets, outstanding warrants and criminal records present a hard stop that…
How is philanthropy critical in bridging divides?
Philanthropy serves as an important bridge within societies, connecting individuals, communities, and organizations with differing perspectives all working in pursuit of the common good. In today’s world of growing nationalism and division,…
Do the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) matter for real people? In 2015, at the United Nations, all countries agreed on the set of ambitious economic, social, and environmental targets to be achieved by no later than 2030, guided by a central motivation to “leave no one behind.” But is the…
In This Week's Edition of Snapshot…
A Month into the Government Shutdown
Ways and Means Hearing on the Effects of the Shutdown Cancelled
Rep. Chris Smith Introduces Universal Deduction Bill
Rep. Tom Marino Resigns from Congress
States Reimagining Charitable Giving Incentives…
This year, the Council on Foundations celebrates 70 years of service to the philanthropic sector. As I reflect on the resources and networks that have sprung from the Council throughout the years, I am excited by its evolution, lessons learned and the many opportunities that lie ahead.
We are…