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Lessons Learned
Michael Batchelor is CEO of the Erie Community Foundation
Erie Community Foundation President Mike Batchelor believes that community foundations are ideally positioned to quarterback efforts such as Vital Signs.
“Frankly, we have the money, we have the long-term…
This post is part of the #CF100 Series of blog posts. The Council on Foundations is marking the 100th anniversary of the nation’s first community foundation, The Cleveland Foundation, by highlighting the roles of community foundations with this series.
Last fall I joined…
Roles of Community Foundations
Sharing Community Information (February)
Aligning Social Action (March)
Engaging the Community (April)
Deploying Financial Capital (May)
Financial & Donor Services (June)
Expanding Financial Capital (July)
Community Planning (August)
Building…
State of the Union Edition
This Week at the Council, all eyes were on President Obama's fifth State of the Union Address, though a few of us were distracted by our ever-charming Vice President. In his speech, the President declared a "Year of Action" for himself, Congress, and…
Selected for their diverse experience as social innovators, the 2014 Philanthropy Exchange Advisory Group is made up of 22 driven leaders, from inside and outside of philanthropy. The unique perspective of each Advisory Group member contributes complementary points of view, ensuring a varied…
Leave Behinds
About Philanthropy Week in Washington (includes space to insert information about your organization)
Philanthropy in Communities (includes space to insert information about your organization)
Tax Policy Matters
Thune/Wyden Letter Supporting the Charitable Deduction
Senate…
The Council on Foundations, in collaboration with BoardSource, is proud to announce the publication of an easy-to-use guide for new foundation board members, 10 Things Every New Foundation Board Member Should Know. This publication is designed as a basic guide for new foundation board…
The following infographic was prepared by Mark Neithercut, of Neithercut Philanthropy Advisors. You can also see his earlier graphic, Six Misconceptions About Family Foundations.
The Council on Foundations is pleased to announce…
Websites are live, registration is now open, and the hotel block is available for Philanthropy Week in Washington 2014!
Now, more than ever, we must protect and enhance philanthropy in America. Philanthropy has been a pillar of our…
The Council on Foundations is proud to release the 2013 Grantmakers Salary Tables. This annual publication is one of the most comprehensive sets of data on U.S. foundations’ staff compensation available. The release of the Salary Tables preludes the upcoming Grantmakers Salary and…