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Disaster Overview
Hurricane Dorian made landfall in the Bahamas on Sunday, September 1 and was the strongest storm to ever make landfall in the Atlantic. Although it decreased in strength as it made its way toward the U.S. Atlantic Coast, it made a total of five landfalls -- three in Bahamas, a…
During the United Nations General Assembly in late September, Heads of State, government officials, civil society, and the philanthropic and commercial private sector will convene in New York with a focus on Universal Health Coverage (UHC). UHC is a key part of Sustainable Development Goal 3…
Jessica Daly is the Director of Global Health at Medtronic Foundation, where she leads the foundation’s investments to expand access and quality of healthcare for underserved populations through a skilled network of US domestic and global partners.Jessica brings a passion for…
Previewing the UN General Assembly: A global community of actors
The world faces pressing challenges that require global responses – the climate crisis, entrenched inequality, migration, and more. But with international cooperation increasingly at risk, actions taken at the local level are ever…
Philanthropy has the means to make strategic social investments to elevate the interests of America’s elders, especially for the over-65 U.S. Latino population. As the Baby Boom generation ages, there are increased opportunities and compelling strategies for addressing their needs.…
The Exponent Philanthropy CONNECT Conference is designed specifically for funders with lean operations and a style of philanthropy motivated by personal passion, community needs, and the strong desire for better outcomes. This high-quality program will help you maximize your dollars and time for…
WASHINGTON, DC—The Council on Foundations welcomes David Kass as Vice President of Government Affairs and Strategic Communications.
Kass joins the Council following serving as President of the Council for a Strong America – an organization he led and helped build for more than 15 years…
Kaysie is Head of Policy Planning and Special Advisor at the UN Foundation, where she is responsible for coordinating policy issues across the organization and identifying new trends and opportunities for the Foundation to advance its mission. Kaysie also helps to stand up special initiatives such…
After working in the philanthropic field for the past 10 years, the Council on Foundations Career Pathways Program gave me the opportunity—and frankly the time—to seriously consider being an executive leader in the sector. It’s not something I could always see for myself.
I am happy to say I can…