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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…
Dear Philanthropy Community,
I’ve been thinking about our relationship for months. I wasn’t really sure how to bring this up, because I’m really worried about offending you. Making you angry has real consequences for the kids I serve. But, as I continue in this work, I…
Jailan Adly is a senior program manager at CDC Development Solutions and leads the organization’s MBAs Without Borders program. This blog was originally posted on the Lastest from Alliance, run by Alliance magazine.