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Join Candid’s virtual training series starting on May 12, led by seasoned nonprofit consultant Denise B. Lawrence of Charity Consultants, to get practical tips to help you jump-start or boost your consulting business. Sign up before the May 8 registration deadline: http://bit.ly/…
Council on Foundations and re-constituted affinity group, CEONet, invited CEOs and Executive Directors of community foundations to join a virtual roundtable in response to the growing challenges of COVID-19. In an open exchange of ideas, executives shared perspectives, experiences, and…
COVID-19 has rocked the United States and threatened the safety, health, and financial security of our communities and the nonprofits that support them. As communities across the US experience the impact of this pandemic to varying degrees, they are also facing different needs. Some, in the…
Letter to Secretary Ross and U.S. Census Bureau
On August 5, 2020, the Council on Foundations joined more than 500 philanthropic leaders to urge Secretary Ross and the US Census Bureau to maintain their original plan to continue counting households through the end of October and ensure…
New York, March 19, 2020 — More than 40 major US-based and international foundations announced today to pledge their commitment to more flexible funding to help grantee partners meet emergency needs prompted by the COVID-19 crisis. Signatories include The William and Flora Hewlett…
As the Council on Foundations observes Community Foundation Week, this November 12-18, we will be posting stories from across the country of members who exemplify the ability of place-based philanthropy to drive innovation and strategy. If you would like your organization featured here, contact…
by Lisa Philip
Four years ago, when I was a philanthropic adviser at a private bank, I spoke to The New York Times for an article on global giving. In my work with wealthy families in the United States and around the world, I was seeing a growing trend of cross-border giving. Part of this was…
https://cof.org/content/how-can-we-make-money-available-individuals-need-during-coronavirus-pandemic
Many private and corporate foundations and giving programs are grappling with how to quickly respond to those most in need in their community. This often means funding in new and different ways, including possibly making grants to individuals. Many corporate grantmakers are looking for ways to set…
The Coronavirus - THE MORE YOU KNOW
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Over the past weeks, COVID-19 has changed most company’s disaster and crisis management plans by the hour. As primary funders throughout this pandemic, many companies and their foundations are launching local funds, shifting to unrestricted grants and seeking best practices to meet the…