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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…
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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…
In 2014, the Council marked the 100th anniversary of the nation’s first community foundation, the Cleveland Foundation, by celebrating the impact of the first century of community philanthropy and looking ahead to the next 100 years.
To do that, we will play host to and participate in a…
Beyond Grantmaking:
Reimagining the Potential of the Community Foundation in Its Second Century
Ambassador James A. Joseph
2014 Council on Foundations Fall Conference for Community Foundations
Cleveland, Ohio
October 20, 2014
(Much of this speech is copyrighted from a book soon to be…
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Designated and Agency Funds -- What's the Difference?
Community foundations offer a wide range of benefits to their communities. A popular and growing service is the holding, investing, and disbursing of endowment and special project funds for other charities. With the…