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Like many other social sector services, American higher education has been battered by a set of pressures tied to political polarization: escalating campus protests, growing public skepticism, and donor and legislative scrutiny over the past several years. The result: a pervasive sense that the…
At the Council, we leverage our voice on behalf of the philanthropic sector and on issues affecting our members. We reach out to Congress, the White House, and federal agencies when necessary to ensure governmental leadership understands the priorities of philanthropy—and, when appropriate, we…
This section features all legal, best practices, sample documents, and resources we believe can help grantmakers and foundations. Some of these items are only available to members.
What is reconciliation?Reconciliation is a special process used by Congress to fast-track the passage of legislation that makes changes to revenue, certain mandatory spending, and/or the debt limit. The process has been used to move major legislation in Congress due to the Senate rules allowing…
Tara Cox (she/her) is Director, Development and Earned Revenue at the Council on Foundations, where she helps ensure the organization has the financial resources needed to best support the philanthropic sector. Tara leads the Council’s institutional fundraising efforts, building relationships with…
Host Committee
The guidance of our Host Committee was invaluable in connecting our event to the local community in Seattle.
For over 75 years, the Council on Foundations has worked to support the nation’s community foundations, acting as a voice for them in Washington, D.C. while providing essential policy guidance and resources. Now, through the new CF Leadership Coalition, Policy and Communications Add-On,…
Members, View RecordingFor over 75 years, the Council on Foundations has worked to support the nation’s community foundations, acting as a voice for them in Washington, D.C. while providing essential policy guidance and resources. Now, through the new CF Leadership Coalition, Policy and…
Last Friday, the Trump Administration released the White House’s Fiscal Year 2027 (FY2027) President’s Budget Request. Plus, Essentials of Policy Advocacy for Grantmakers, an Executive Order on elections, and more.
Meg Griffiths is the Director of Programs at Essential Partners and a facilitator, process consultant, and trainer. Her professional background is at the intersection of education, dialogue, ministry, and community partnerships, with 20 years of professional experience in higher education and non-…