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by Nelli Garton
I know I am not alone in feeling overwhelmed by the state of the world and the incredible needs that philanthropy is trying to address. We can't fulfill these on our own, so where do we start? Are we just providing short-term solutions when the whole system is breaking down…
This article was originally published on the Philantopic Blog at Philanthropy News Digest. It is reposted here with permission.
In September, Darren Walker became the tenth president of the Ford Foundation. Before coming to Ford, where he was vice president of the foundation's…
The Ethics Task Force helps the Council advance our mission by supporting our membership in committing to a set of shared ethical principles that guide how we do our work. Council members on the Task Force help maintain and develop the Council’s Ethical Principles, consider sanctions of Council…
Revised December 8, 2023
I. General Statement of Membership and Bylaws Provisions
The Council on Foundations (Council) is a membership organization. Members elect the governing board of directors at the Council’s annual meeting. Voting members of the Council are foundations, corporations…
The Collective Impact Forum, an initiative of FSG and the Aspen Institute Forum for Community Solutions, is hosting the annual Collective Impact Action Summit, April 25-27, 2023. This virtual event gathers more than 1,000 cross-sector leaders, funders, practitioners, and stakeholders from…
#FOTH2023 was an examination of philanthropy’s responsibilities and privileges as a partner to government agents. Nonprofit tax policy, the rise of populism, the 118th Congress, and much more was on the table for discussion from Feb. 27 to March 1. We also shared time connecting with colleagues…
The Council on Foundations and the Center for Public Interest Communications have recently completed a scan of the dominant narratives around foundations. Our findings, in short: We need better stories and better language if we really want to lift up the positive impact of our work, push back…
CFNSB hosts a monthly call to offer community foundation staff the opportunity to learn what's new, or ask any questions related to the National Standards program. The input of community foundation staff is critical to the success of the program.
This event will take place the second Wednesday…