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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…
Taught by a variety of seasoned and experienced community foundation leaders and Council experts, this course helps community foundation staff and board members master the unique aspects of the community foundation field. You'll learn about effective practices, get helpful tools and information,…
Black Belt Community Foundation: A model for community-first philanthropy — Alliance Magazine | December 27, 2024
Building Trust and Equity: One Community Foundation’s Holistic Approach to Empowering Nonprofits — Council on Foundations Blog | December 19, 2024
Human…
Sometimes the hardest part of engaging in advocacy can be figuring out where to start.
Government is the mechanism for public policy process, and elected officials and their staff are driving and creating policies. As their constituents and important stakeholders in civil society, they need to…
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Where tech, politics & giving meet: CEO Nicole Taylor considers Silicon Valley’s busy intersection —The Associated Press | June 26, 2024
Who's Funding Policy Advocacy for Immigration Reform and Immigrant Rights? — Inside Philanthropy | June 24, 2024…
What is a community foundation?
A community foundation is a grantmaking public charity dedicated to improving the lives of people in a specific local area. It brings together financial resources from individuals, families, and businesses to support effective nonprofits within the community.…
Career Pathways is rigorous, highly personal, and built exclusively for philanthropic professionals. The 2025-2026 program will feature both in-person and virtual components.
Each participant becomes part of a small and mighty group of grantmakers who share, learn, and grow together—through open…
Host Committee
We are grateful for the Minnesota funders who are shaping Leading Locally 2025 and welcoming us all to their community.
Host Committee Co-Chairs
Heather Kukla
President
Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies
R.T. Rybak…
About the Waldman Scholarship
In 2019, the philanthropic sector lost one of its brightest lights. As Vice President of Human Resources and Administration for the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, David Waldman, advocated for and embodied the Foundation’s “culture of health,” ensuring that staff…