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Community Foundations

As tax-exempt public charities, community foundations help donors address local needs—and help thousands of people.

Corporate Grantmakers

Companies establish corporate foundations and giving programs to have a positive impact on society.

Family Philanthropy

In these foundations, philanthropy is a family affair: family members have a substantial role in the foundations' governance.

Global Philanthropy

International grantmakers include U.S. foundations and corporations that make grants to global recipients and programs.

Independent Foundations

Independent foundations make grants based on charitable endowments and are not governed by a benefactor.

Resources

Voices

First Lady of the United States announces new Social Innovation Fund.

Conferences Spotlight

2010 Fall Conference for Community Foundations

September 13-15, 2010 | Charlotte, N.C.

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The conference is fast approaching. If you work at or support community foundations, you need to be there. With emphasis on cutting-edge grantmaking, the latest in technology, and best practices, this conference will enable you to change and thrive. Register now, and be on your way to POWERing your community.

2011 FAMILY PHILANTHROPY CONFERENCE

Jan 23-25, 2011 | New York City

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2011 ANNUAL CONFERENCE

Apr 10-12, 2011 | Philadelphia

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Professional Development

Essential Skills & Strategies for New Grantmakers Workshop

October 6-7, 2010 | Arlington, VA

Essential Skills and Strategies for New Grantmakers (ESS) is a comprehensive educational program that introduces new and up-and-coming grantmakers to the foundation world and philanthropic field. Designed by experts, the program provides participants with the knowledge, insight, skills and tools to be effective in their work.

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