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Better Stories, Better Language
Learn to tell more complex, robust stories about the charitable sector and your work with our three-part communications workshop series.
Corporate Philanthropy
Legal Compliance Guidance
Electronic Filing: While the requirements regarding electronic filing of Forms 990 and 990-PF have not changed, the electronic filing requirement for some organizations is still relatively new. For that reason, you may want to revisit the mandatory electronic filing rules to determine whether your…
Disaster Relief Funds for Corporate Employers
Legal Compliance Guidance
When disaster strikes and employees are affected, employers may provide financial assistance to their employees through corporate foundations and employer-sponsored funds at community foundations. The legal framework governing employee hardship assistance programs can vary, though, depending on the…
Self-Dealing Basics for Corporate and Private Foundations - September 2026
Join the Council’s Legal Resources team for an in-depth look at the self-dealing rules applicable to private foundations under section 4941 of the Internal Revenue Code. This workshop will provide an in-depth review of the rules against self-dealing, where they come from and what they involve.…
This workshop will provide an in-depth review of the rules against self-dealing, where they come from and what they involve. Participants will hear an analysis of the relevant rules and regulations governing transactions between private foundations and disqualified persons, including situations…
HR Philanthropy Collaborative
This is a peer-led space designed to connect you with human resources leaders at foundations across the country.
The group will build meaningful relationships, share resources, and provide a consistent opportunity to engage in collaborative troubleshooting in a trusted environment. Meeting every…
Led by the Council on Foundations Legal team, this workshop is flexibly organized to ensure that your broad legal questions for administering funds, grants, and corporate foundation activities are addressed. The legal team will provide technical and practical understanding of complex rules and…
Corporate Social Impact Staff Network - November Call
The Corporate Social Impact Staff Network is a member-only peer group for non–executive staff at corporate foundations and giving programs.
This peer space is designed to connect you with your peers across the country to build meaningful relationships and provide a consistent opportunity for you…
Corporate Social Impact Staff Network - September Call
The Corporate Social Impact Staff Network is a member-only peer group for non–executive staff at corporate foundations and giving programs.
This peer space is designed to connect you with your peers across the country to build meaningful relationships and provide a consistent opportunity for you…
Corporate Social Impact Staff Network - July Call
The Corporate Social Impact Staff Network is a member-only peer group for non–executive staff at corporate foundations and giving programs.
This peer space is designed to connect you with your peers across the country to build meaningful relationships and provide a consistent opportunity for you…
Corporate Social Impact Staff Network - May Call
The Corporate Social Impact Staff Network is a member-only peer group for non–executive staff at corporate foundations and giving programs.
This peer space is designed to connect you with your peers across the country to build meaningful relationships and provide a consistent opportunity for you…
Corporate Social Impact Staff Network - March Call
The Corporate Social Impact Staff Network is a member-only peer group for non–executive staff at corporate foundations and giving programs.
This peer space is designed to connect you with your peers across the country to build meaningful relationships and provide a consistent opportunity for you…
Corporate Social Impact Staff Network - January 2026
The Corporate Social Impact Staff Network is a member-only peer group for non–executive staff at corporate foundations and giving programs.
This peer space is designed to connect you with your peers across the country to build meaningful relationships and provide a consistent opportunity for you…
The Corporate Social Impact Staff Network is a member-only peer group for non–executive staff at corporate foundations and giving programs.
This peer space is designed to connect you with your peers across the country to build meaningful relationships and provide a consistent opportunity for you…
This peer group is a space for Presidents and CEOs of corporate foundations and giving programs to connect and engage in conversation on trends in the field and shared challenges. These members-only conversations are not recorded and are held under Chatham House rules.
The Corporate Social Impact Staff Network is a members-only peer group for non–executive staff at corporate foundations and giving programs. This peer space is designed as a “Learning Lab” to provide a consistent opportunity for you to engage in collaborative troubleshooting and peer…
The Corporate Social Impact Staff Network is a member-only peer group for non–executive staff at corporate foundations and giving programs.
This peer space is designed to connect you with your peers across the country to build meaningful relationships and provide a consistent opportunity for you…