Community Philanthropy Updates

Here's what you can look forward to with National Standards in 2026, including a review committee to examine all 26 standards.

A new Council study finds that Americans believe foundations should play an important role in modeling collaboration and working across differences.

The Council is planning to deepen its support for the role community foundations play as policy advocates through the upcoming launch of a new, optional, paid membership add-on.

The Community Foundations National Standards Board (CFNSB) is inviting professionals like you to volunteer for the 2026 National Standards Review Committee, and share feedback on National Standards to help us improve its relevance, clarity, and impact.

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,…

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,…

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,…

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,…

There are only two weeks left to participate in the CF Insights Annual Survey for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) before the October 3 deadline!

A new Community Foundation Legal Support Fund provides funding to support responding to litigation, audits, or investigations.

On Wednesday, July 29, the Department of Justice released a memo that included new guidance for federal funding recipients about what the Administration views as unlawful discrimination based on protected characteristics. The memo includes what it calls "non-binding suggestions" to help…

This month's Community Philanthropy Update announces the beginning of the Fiscal Year 2024 CF Insights survey. Participate before the October 3, 2025 deadline! 

This month's Community Philanthropy Update announces our new Legal Support Fund and expanded legal resources for community foundations will help you navigate growing legal and regulatory threats.

This month's Community Philanthropy Update recognizes the growing Center for Community Foundations and the added expertise of incoming Chair and Vice Chair of the Community Foundation Advisory Group.

This month's Community Philanthropy Update focuses on how you can join us and meet the current moment at Leading Locally 2025 in Minneapolis-St. Paul this summer. 

This month's Community Philanthropy Update shares updates on CF Insights Annual Survey results over 600 community foundations in fiscal year 2023 (FY23). This snapshot of growth trends across the field is now live! We hope it helps you build a broader understanding of community foundation…