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The Community Foundations Series is based on knowledge gained from Irvine's multiyear investment in a group of small, growing community foundations in California. It features practical information, examples, and tools that community foundations can use to help plan for growth and maximum impact…
Increasing personal accountability is probably the most effective way to enhance the performance of board members. Here are a few suggestions.
by James E. Klusman
"Life's a lot more fun when you're not responsible for your actions." So says Calvin, in the cartoon "Calvin…
Celebrate, Convene, Connect
In 2021, the Council hosted a series of virtual events that offered members the opportunity to hear directly from Council leaders and peers on some of philanthropy’s most important challenges and opportunities. These free events provided connection, insight, and…
Advance best practices within your organization through professional development, expanded knowledge, and these other valuable Council resources.
Best Practices, Legal Compliance, and Research
The Council develops and maintains an expansive collection of foundation best practices, sample…
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Foundations increasingly have access to a treasure trove of data from the work of grantees and from public sources. But rather than share these data in spreadsheet format, it’s advantageous to create graphs, tables, maps, and other visual summaries of findings. Such…
Community Foundations make a real impact in their communities, as demonstrated through these stories from the field. Use these examples to frame your own message of impact.
Strengthening Communities Blog Posts - Posts written by community foundation leaders on the Council's blog.…
Celebrating National Community Foundation Week
November 12-18: Engage with Your Local Community Today!
Community Foundation Week, created in 1989 by former President George H.W. Bush, recognizes the important work of community foundations throughout America and their collaborative and innovative…
We are excited to launch our new membership model in September!
As you await the news, learn more about how the Council is
Reimagining Council Membership.
If you have any questions, please contact us at
membership@cof.org or (202) 991-2225.
In 2014, the Council on Foundations commemorated the 100th anniversary of the world’s first community foundation, The Cleveland Foundation, by highlighting stories that show how community foundations are addressing critical local and regional issues. As part of this initative, the Council…
Community foundations' individual success stories can help to demonstrate the philanthropic sector’s impact as a whole, as well as the specific, innovative, real-life solutions you are using every day. Showcasing these achievements while highlighting the unique role fulfilled by community…