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An engaged group of seventy funders came together January 27 for a learning forum hosted in Los Angeles by the Council on Foundations and Southern California Grantmakers entitled, “Politics, Policy, and Philanthropy: How Your Funding Priorities Could be Impacted This Year.” The 2016…
Microsoft Citizenship Team
The Council's Government Affairs team engages in a broad array of government relations and policy activities, from analyzing the impact of proposed tax code changes on our members, to engaging with federal agencies and members of Congress, to elevating policy trends within the sector.
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The International Youth Foundation recently released a report that looks at the growing education and social challenges facing youth around the world. Commissioned by Microsoft, it underlines the emergence of an worldwide opportunity divide among young people.
At a time when we have 1.2…
The Council on Foundations today announced the release of the 2014 Grantmakers Salary and Benefits Report, the most comprehensive information available on staff composition and compensation for U.S. foundations and corporate giving programs. Salary information is provided for 35 executive,…
This week the Council released its 2014 Grantmakers Salary and Benefits Report. The most comprehensive source on national foundation staff composition and compensation, the report provides us with an opportunity for self-reflection about our individual management practices. It also serves as a…
Stephen Pratt is director of financial sustainability at Root Cause.
Philanthropy Week in Washington is 2 Weeks Away!
Empowering Communities. Together.
Mark your calendars: the second annual Philanthropy Week in Washington kicks off on Monday, March 16th!
As our readers know, Philanthropy Week in Washington is a week-long series of events and activities…
Announcing the first anniversary convening of the Philanthropy – Joining Forces Impact Pledge in collaboration the Veterans Philanthropy Exchange on May 12, 2015 at the Red Cross National Headquarters, 1730 E St. NW in Washington, D.C.
*Please note the date change (the event was previously…
Here in Massachusetts, attention is turning to the lack of philanthropic support for small cities with high poverty rates. The Boston Globe recently profiled Brockton Superintendent Matt Malone, who unsuccessfully attempted to attract private donors to a school system that is both…