Community Philanthropy Updates
Updates on what is going on at the Council and events around our work with community foundations.
Chronicle’s Philanthropy 400 Ranking Overlooks DAF Value
On Thursday, October 27, 2016, the Chronicle of Philanthropy released this year’s Philanthropy 400, its annual ranking of American nonprofits based on the private support they raise. The special report acknowledged a record year in giving, and named Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund, the charitable…
Community Foundations October Update
This month, the communities affected by Hurricane Matthew are top of mind. To aid in their recovery, the Council co-hosted a special webinar with the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) on Tuesday, October 11 to inform funders on how to best direct resources. A recording of this webinar is now…
Community Foundations Update - August 2016
Back again with August updates from the Council and opportunities you might find useful.
Connect with Your Peers in Upcoming Workshop and Learning Forum
I am very excited to announce our upcoming workshop on community leadership, donor engagement, advocacy, and impact investing in Louisville, KY,…
Community Foundations Update - July 2016
In the heat of mid summer, what a great time to check out some Council resources and opportunities that I believe you might find useful (preferably in air-conditioned office, or better yet, on the beach while enjoying some r&r!). As always, please reach out to me with any questions or concerns…
Community Foundations Update - June 2016
It is my goal to bring to you monthly updates on Council activities relevant to community foundations.
Further, I am reaching out to you today to introduce myself as the new Director of Community Philanthropy at the Council on Foundation. As a former community foundation CEO in Indiana, I…