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I spent the first day of spring 2013 fast-walking Capitol Hill with foundation colleagues from all across the country. Hundreds of us were there for Foundations on the Hill, philanthropy’s annual push to remind lawmakers why giving matters.
In brief encounters with our elected officials and…
On April 26th, we are creating a safe space for funders to talk about issues in the realm of shared resources. Things like power and control, community expectations, appropriate roles for funders, mission alignment, and ultimately, if this new model is worth the trouble. We have assembled some…
Leadership in Action Series
The “Leadership in Action” series features distinguished thought leaders who are shaping global social change through bold ideas and decisive action. This series of talks brings philanthropic leaders together to reinvigorate and inspire their own individual…
TEI offers world-class training for evaluation capacity building. Our biggest training session of 2017, July 10-22, is now open for registration with a wide variety of practical courses that are perfect for busy professionals who want to improve their skills and credentials. Course descriptions and…
Accessibility
To further demonstrate its commitment to diversity equity and inclusion, the Council is taking active steps to make the 2017 Annual Conference more accessible for all.
This year, we have developed presentation guidelines for our speaker and presenters and asked them to develop their…
Scotty calls himself “the medical miracle.” By the time he was 15 years old, he had been hospitalized 23 times and thrown out of his last foster home because of mounting medical bills. Scotty suffers from a rare genetic disorder that prevents his body from metabolizing protein, a…
Today is International Women’s Day (IWD). Celebrated on March 8 of every year, IWD celebrates women around the world and their achievements. IWD has been observed since the early 1900s and the International Women’s Day website documents the evolution of this global celebration. At a…
This year's Spring Conference for the Social Sector will bring together seasoned leaders and cutting-edge innovators to explore New Jersey's rapidly evolving landscape--and the complex implications for the funding community and its grantee partners.
For the social sector to continue to be…
Science, technology, engineering, and math—the “STEM” subjects—are an important focus of philanthropic institutions trying to address educational and economic disparities between girls and boys.
STEM-related fields account for an increasing number of new, and high-paying,…