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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…
Karen Archer Perry is senior program officer, U.S. Libraries, with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
Diversity Management Sessions
These sessions will focus on best practices with proven results that foundations can use to find and create a diverse and inclusive staff and investment advisor team. Sessions will cover how to make the business case for more diverse and equitable strategies. We will…