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If you live in or near Washington, D.C., as I do, you know how easy it can be to imagine Congress and the president as the center of our political world. But in truth, so much of our lives is shaped by what happens at the local level: in state senates, governor’s offices, and even school boards. In…
Volunteering has always been important to me, but as I volunteer more regularly with my 10-year-old daughter, I am reminded that volunteering transforms those who serve just as much as the causes they support. Volunteering expands our perspectives. It provides a sense of purpose and fulfillment. It…
The Council on Foundations released its 2012 Grantmakers Salary and Benefits Report, one of most comprehensive compilations of data on U.S. foundations' staff composition and compensation. This is the Council's annual release, and, as in all prior years, the report equips foundation leaders with…
Thank you to the hundreds of community foundations that have already submitted their financial data for the annual Columbus Survey! If you have not yet completed the survey, the deadline has been extended to Wednesday, March 19th. Be sure that your foundation is counted, and know that our team and…
Participate now in the in the 2014 Council on Foundations-Commonfund Study of Investments for Private Foundations (CCSF) being conducted by the Council and the Commonfund Institute. This study, now offered for a second year, will enhance the understanding of key trends in the field and of…
I’m pleased to share with you that the 2015 Full Grantmakers Salary and Benefits (GSB) Report is now available for immediate download.
What is the GSB Report?
Published since 1980, the GSB Report is an essential foundation operations tool. The research includes responses from 951 foundations…
We are pleased to announce the release of the Council’s 2016 Salary Tables. This year’s tables include salary data from nearly 10,000 full-time positions in foundations and corporate giving programs (representing over $1 billion in total salaries). The 1,010 grantmakers that participated in this…
In May, I invited the Council on Foundations' private foundation members to participate in a survey to help me gather information that will shape future Council programming tailored to private foundations. The results of the survey identified several areas of interest and need.
Participants…
For the last three years, I’ve noticed a growing trend in community foundations asking for support to make international grants, often from donor or corporate advised funds. We’ve never had data on how many community foundations are making global grants, which is why I’m delighted to share that…