Disaster Grantmaking
Disaster Relief: A Practical Guide for Foundations and Corporations
Publication
Moved by widely publicized human suffering and increased disaster aid requests, foundations and corporations are becoming more active in the disaster relief field. Grantmakers have a distinct role to play in disasters because of their ongoing relations with grantees, long-term perspective,…
Legal FAQs on Disaster Grantmaking for Corporate Grantmakers
Fundamentals, Legal Compliance Guidance
In the aftermath of a natural disaster, corporate grantmakers often wish to address the needs of employees and the community at large. Grantmakers must understand the legal rules that govern disaster grantmaking. Below are the answers to many common questions on providing disaster relief.
Although…
Philanthropy's Response to the 2022 Afghanistan Earthquake
Overview
A 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan on June 22, 2022, resulting in the deadliest earthquake to hit the region in over two decades, killing more than 1,000 people and injuring 1,500. Before the devastating impact of this earthquake, Afghanistan was already grappling with…
Philanthropy and COVID-19: Examining Two Years of Giving and What’s Next
Presentation Slides
Candid and the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) recently released a report "Philanthropy and COVID-19: Examining two years of giving" to see how philanthropy has responded to the pandemic. In partnership with the Council on Foundations, CDP and Candid presented a…
Presentation Slides - Philanthropy and COVID-19: Examining Two Years of Giving and What's Next
Candid and the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) recently released a report "Philanthropy and COVID-19: Examining two years of giving" to see how philanthropy has responded to the pandemic. In partnership with the Council on Foundations, CDP and Candid presented a webinar that highlighted the…
Philanthropy's Response to Gun Violence and Mass Shootings
Overview
Gun violence is a constant threat to communities across the United States. While mass shootings capture media attention and public outrage, gun violence is a specter over many Americans' daily lives.
Funders across the country have been called to action to address gun violence and mass…
Philanthropy's Response to New Mexico Wildfires
OVERVIEW
The Calf Canyon Fire and Hermits Peak Fire merged into what has become the largest active wildfire in the U.S. and the second-largest wildfire in New Mexico's history- the fires have burned more than 250,000 acres. On May 4, President Biden approved a major disaster declaration for New…
Submitted Testimony on “Enhancing the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938”
Thank you for the opportunity to provide written testimony for the record on the subject of “Enhancing the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938.” We commend the committee for holding a hearing on this important topic as nonprofit organizations continue to respond to global crises and seek…
Submitted Testimony on “Examining Charitable Giving and Trends in the Nonprofit Sector”
Thank you for the opportunity to provide written testimony for the record on the subject of “Examining Charitable Giving and Trends in the Nonprofit Sector.” We commend the committee for holding this hearing during a pivotal moment for nonprofits and their philanthropic partners.
The Council on…
When People Need Help, 'Community' Philanthropy Knows No Borders
As Americans witness the atrocity of the Russian government’s illegal war on Ukraine, many of us feel frustrated, and even helpless. The forces at work are too large for us to imagine that we can affect them.
That changed for Berks County Community Foundation earlier this month, when our friends…
Webinar: Philanthropy's Response to the Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis
The Council on Foundations and the U.S. State Department hosted an urgent discussion on how philanthropy can best support the humanitarian response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine on Feburary 24, 2022. Representatives from the State Department Office of Global Partnerships and the…
Philanthropy's Response to Russian Invasion of Ukraine
Last updated June 28, 2022
Overview
Russia has invaded Ukraine on multiple fronts, spurring a humanitarian and economic disaster that is rippling across the world. This page will continue to be updated as the crisis unfolds and more information becomes available.
As of June 28, 2022, Candid has…
Council on Foundations Announces Creation of Ethics Task Force
WASHINGTON, DC - The Council on Foundations announced today that it will convene a new task force in the coming months to lift up clear ethical standards for members and to underscore philanthropy’s profound responsibility to the greater good. This task force, chaired by Jamie Merisotis, president…
Council on Foundations' Statement on ACE Act House Introduction
WASHINGTON, DC - On Feb. 3, 2022, Representatives Pingree (ME-1), Reed (NY-23), Khanna (CA-17) and Porter (CA-45) introduced the Accelerating Charitable Efforts Act, the House companion bill to S.1981. The following statement is attributable to Council on Foundations president and CEO Kathleen…
Council on Foundations Welcomes Three Strategic Leaders to 2022 Board of Directors
WASHINGTON, DC - The Council on Foundations (the Council) today announced that its membership has approved the appointment of three philanthropic executives to its board of directors: Srikanth Gopal, Managing Partner of Humanity United; Galen Maness, Chief Operating Officer of the San Francisco…
Career Pathways 2022 Cohort Selected to Represent the Future of Philanthropic Leadership
WASHINGTON, DC - The Council on Foundations today announced the selection of 51 philanthropy professionals for participation in Career Pathways, a leadership development program designed to diversify the talent pipeline for executive-level roles in Philanthropy. In this highly selective program,…