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What happens when leadership comes together to solve a problem? A lot, when it comes to Uplift America, an innovative new public-private-philanthropic partnership tackling rural poverty. The Uplift America Fund leverages $500 million for communities in need and creates additional rural…
Following up on the webinar we presented in August on the overtime rule that was issued by the Department of Labor in May, we wanted to inform the field that a federal judge in Texas has issued a nationwide injunction to halt the implementation of this rule. The injunction is effective immediately…
Individual grantmakers have more power and agency than they may recognize, especially when it comes to helping their organizations make internal changes that will lead to better results. Through our Leading Change in Philanthropy initiative, our community is exploring what it takes to influence…
One of the simplest steps a foundation can take to leverage its assets in service of its mission is to invest cash locally through community-based financing. Community banking increases access to capital for low-income borrowers and businesses. Cash deposits of $250,000 or less in community…
The Philanthropy Exchange is a community website for Council members to connect and collaborate-- already over 2,500 people have logged in. But a new platform can be difficult to learn, so we want to help you learn how to use it!
During this webinar, Allison Carney, community…
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In partnership with Guidestar, this one-hour webinar covers the common areas of risk for charitable organizations and how risk can result in organizational and (potential) personal liability for officers, directors and employees. Included is a discussion…
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Effectively engaging in place based philanthropy requires the need to rethink various aspects of the organizational set-up such as: the role of the program officer and other key staff,…
Numbers alone can't fuel strategic insights and action in grantmaking. Often, it's the stories that come with the data that make the most impact.
But how can you use storytelling to make more impact at your foundation? In this live webinar, Brad Cameron-Cooper of…
The Media Learning Seminar is packed with actionalable ideas on how local funders can and are using news, information and community engagement to make their cities more successful.
Community and place-based foundations: Don't miss Knight Foundatin's annual convening of leaders in…
A tumultuous election season in the U.S. has come to an unexpected end, and Americans are reeling from a surprising turn of events that reflects Brexit and other populist trends.
While it’s unclear exactly how a Trump administration will affect America’s role in international…