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The annual conference for Southern California Grantmakers brings together over 500 philanthropists and grantmaking organizations in Southern California.
For the next generation of philanthropists, I don’t think they’re going to ask themselves whether or not they should work in the private, public, or non-profit sector. They’re going to wake up each day and ask themselves what impact am I going to make today.
The traditional…
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Sustainability
Threats to our natural resource and energy systems undermine the potential for success of our philanthropic work. The Council on Foundations is taking measures to increase sustainable practices throughout the conference and demonstrate our commitment to change, including:…
There are 717 community foundations in the United States making grants of about $4.6 billion in their communities. I know because it’s on the cover of a publication about community foundations.
What I don’t know is why anyone would care.
It’s not just that we should be talking…
News from the Hill
Hearing on Tax Reform Proposals Set for Next Week
Chairman of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Tax Policy, Charles Boustany (R-LA) announced the first in what will be a series of hearings on potential approaches and proposals for tax reform.
The hearing is scheduled…
Site Sessions
Want to see outside the walls of the conference hotel and experience philanthropy at work? Sign up for a site session and participate in and excursion to organizations making a difference in the community that is the National Capital area.
If you would like to add one of these site…
Mark Hecker is the Founder and Executive Director of Reach Incorporated. This blog was originally posted on UnSectored.
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This Quarterly Member Update focuses on two major bodies of work. During the first portion of the update, conversation will focus on the Council’s public policy Guideposts, which are the framework for our policy work. These Guideposts have…