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In collaboration with Minnesota Council on Foundations and Briggs & Morgan, national and local legal experts will provide an introduction to issues that often face corporate foundations and corporate giving programs. The session will cover a variety of topics including self-dealing, conflicts…
On May 15, the San José City Council approved a strong municipal ordinance that will curb the impact of predatory payday lending on residents of America’s 10th largest city. The vote, on a motion by Councilman Ash Kalra, is the latest and largest victory in Silicon Valley Community Foundation…
Jane Kim is the former Accounting Manager at the Council on Foundations.
Tselote was the former Manager, Event Logistics at the Council on Foundations.
It was suggested in a half-joking manner that I should write a blog on my last day at the Council. At first I dismissed it, thinking it would be cheesy. I could write about the great colleagues I worked with, the knowledge of philanthropy I gained, or the numerous relationships I developed in the…
The philanthropic infrastructure is dynamic, diverse, and interconnected. As part of our work, the Council is committed to engaging with a strong ecosystem of peer philanthropy-serving organizations (PSOs) so that we can leverage our unique assets, share knowledge and resources, increase trust in…
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When giving in place, building viable partnerships with other funders and local government can lead to pooled resources, wrap around services, and result greater impact within the community. However, with many voices at the table, sometimes garnering the necessary momentum…
With the explosion of private enterprise in many parts of the world, there are more wealthy people looking for ways to give back to their communities. Business leaders in areas like Eastern Europe, the former Soviet Union, and China are exploring ways to contribute to society. A new school at…
What is corporate integration?
Corporate integration is a way of addressing the issue of “double taxation” on corporate income. Under our current system, corporate income is taxed at two levels: the level of corporate profits and the level of shareholder dividends.
A common solution…