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This article originally appeared on the WINGS blog, Philanthropy In Focus, on 18 June 2015. The original article can be found here.
Community philanthropy is a field in expansion throughout the world – the number of community philanthropy organizations has more than doubled between 2000 and…
https://cof.org/blogs/re-philanthropy/2015-06-23/funding-different-and-making-difference-notes-sis15
Can business acumen help overcome social challenges? Can entrepreneurial zeal generate innovative solutions? Can the energy of a new generation be harnessed to lead us forward on pressing causes? These were some of the questions addressed at the 2015 Social Innovation Summit.
The assembled…
In late May I attended a meeting in Atlanta focused on impact investing hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, Southeastern Council of Foundations (SECF) and the Council on Foundations (Council) about impact investing. The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta’s collaboration with the…
The Philanthropy-Joining Forces Impact Pledge today announced more than $106 million in new commitments to strengthen services and support for millions of veterans and military families throughout America. Six new grantmakers joined more than 30 philanthropic organizations and corporations that…
Site Session Working Group
Michelle Bermudez
Program Manager
Northern California Grantmakers
Dinah Dittman
National Director, Community Engagement & Philanthropy
Kaiser Permanente
James W. Head…
The Council on Foundations would like to thank the Arts Loan Fund in conjunction with the Northern California Grantmakers and Americans for the Arts for helping to infuse the Arts into the 2015 Annual Meeting.
We are committed to showcasing the transformative power of connecting philanthropy and…
Corporate Sessions
Corporate foundations and giving programs have a strong history of coupling traditional grantmaking with a range of tools for social investment. Their history shows a unique and undeniable ability to create positive social change around the globe.
When businesses align their…
2015 Highlights - Empowering Communities. Together.
This year’s Philanthropy Week in Washington was a tremendous success. Thank you to all of you who came or added your voice by connecting with your lawmakers back in your districts. Lawmakers need to hear from you, their…
Public Policy and Legal
In this dynamic political environment, the Council’s policy work in Washington is more important than ever. This year’s public policy and legal sessions will tackle emerging issues and include the ever-popular Washington Update to bring members up-to-speed on legislative…
Global Sessions
Given the increasingly global nature of philanthropy, the 2015 Annual Meeting includes programming for foundation leaders who support international activities. Sessions will discuss regulatory and practical challenges of global grantmaking, as well as philanthropy’s role in…