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Millions of people throughout America are at risk of losing crucial nonprofit services if Congress enacts limits to the century-old charitable tax deduction. Hundreds of foundation and philanthropic leaders are in Washington, D.C., this week during Foundations on the Hill (FOTH) to make sure…
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Community Foundations: Gearing up for Year-End
Spend 90 minutes with the Council's legal staff to explore topics associated with year-end. As well, take a moment out to celebrate #CFWeek and gear up for #GivingTuesday!
Topics Include:
Year-end…
Today, the Council on Foundations released the following statement from President and CEO Vikki Spruill:
“Just minutes ago, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. A once-in-a-generation opportunity for tax reform has been missed. The negative impacts of this…
The Council on Foundations today announced that Darren Sandow, executive director of the Hagedorn Foundation, will receive the Robert W. Scrivner Award for Creative Grantmaking, Tuesday, April 9, at the Council on Foundations Annual Conference in Chicago.
This award is a tribute to the creative…
Monday’s blog kicked off Community Foundation Week (#CFWeek) and highlighted our inaugural North American Community Foundation Summit. Next February in Mexico City, we will explore bold and innovative approaches to address the multifaceted issues impacting our local communities, highlighting…
In This Week's Edition of Snapshot
Tax reform: House passes tax reform package; Senate continues committee markup.
IRS notices rule for charitable giving for wildfire damages.
In the States: The Cuts are Coming, Montana Continues its Strict Campaign Finance Tradition
News from the…
The Council on Foundations today announced the 2013 recipients of the Wilmer Shields Rich Awards. A partnership of the Council and The Communications Network, the awards recognize and encourage excellence in communications by foundations and corporate giving programs, and showcase organizations…
Vartan Gregorian, president of the Carnegie Corporation of New York, will receive the Distinguished Service Award, Tuesday, April 9, at the Council on Foundations Annual Conference in Chicago. This award honors an exceptional individual who embodies the intellect, integrity, leadership, and…
Community Foundations Week is the perfect time to celebrate the great work community foundations do around the country. This is especially true at a time when foundations are being asked to do more and more because of federal, state, and local budget cuts. In my role at the Council on Foundations,…