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This post originally appeared as an op-ed in The Guardian on July 16, 2016.
There is no doubt that the U.S. is suffering from what feels like the unravelling of social order.
Recent shootings in Louisiana, Minnesota, and Texas have heightened deep-seated tensions relating to race and criminal…
Rural America is the frontier for philanthropy to test assumptions, take risks, leverage dollars, influence public policy, and learn lessons. Building on a 2008 rural philanthropy conference, this journal captures ideas from the best minds in rural philanthropy. Learn what philanthropy is doing…
A severe storm system on June 22, 2016, caused torrential rain, tornadoes, high winds, and large hail across West Virginia and Virginia, causing the most deadly flash flood event the U.S. has seen in recent years. At least 23 people died, and thousands were left without basic utilities when the…
A new report released today by the Council on Foundations highlights the critical role that U.S. philanthropy plays in helping to realize the United Nations’ 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The study, “From Global Goals to Local Impact,” outlines in detail how the new…
This post also appeared as an op-ed in the Huffington Post on July 19, 2016.
Sustainability. Quality education. Poverty reduction. Gender equality.
If this list sounds familiar to individuals working in philanthropy or non-profits in the U.S., it should. Our sector is synonymous with these issues…
Many Council members are working with nonprofit partners on the ground in countries and communities all over the world that are directly impacted by terrorist violence. Alongside partners like the Center for Disaster Philanthropy, the Council is tracking how and where philanthropy is…