Can a Generous Community Meet a Huge Need?
by Hillary Nather-Detisch
This past Tuesday we celebrated National Philanthropy Day, a day to celebrate the good that's happened, the change that's been created, the effects of philanthropy, and the generosity of others. At a luncheon today in Omaha, our local chapter of the Association of…
The Greedy Giver
by Suzanne Skees
The world reverberates with crashing economies and toppling dictatorships from Detroit to Italy, Egypt to Syria; and one vital outcome of these changes is this: Everyday people know more about one another, feel connected through communication, and take action in the collective.…
How Volunteering Has Impacted Me to the CORE
by Elizabeth Douglass
July was an incredibly busy month for me this year. Not only did I marry my best friend, I also started working as a volunteer teacher for Computer Community Outreach and Education (Computer CORE), a nonprofit based in Alexandria, Va. Computer CORE is a place where low-income…
The Family Conference from Another Perspective
by Daniela Fainberg
The Council's Family Philanthropy Conference is an opportunity for international philanthropists to meet and exchange experiences with peers from the U.S. and other countries. It is a place to learn with other participants representing other foundations and specialists in the…
Moving From Overwhelmed to an Opportunity
by Nelli Garton
I know I am not alone in feeling overwhelmed by the state of the world and the incredible needs that philanthropy is trying to address. We can't fulfill these on our own, so where do we start? Are we just providing short-term solutions when the whole system is breaking down? Grant…
It’s About Family Giving, Not Just Family Foundations
by Robin Schein
In February, the Council on Foundations will bring together families from all over the country (and world!) to learn about and discuss the current issues affecting families who give. The 2012 Family Philanthropy Conference is not just for family foundations-it's for all families…
One Part Joy, One Part Challenge, All Family Foundation CEO
by Katherine Lorenz
I am seven months into one of the most exciting opportunities of my life, which is also one of the greatest challenges of my life. Earlier this year, I became president of my family's foundation, the Cynthia and George Mitchell Foundation. My 92-year-old grandfather is still…
Fusion: It’s More Than Partnership
by Jillian C. Vukusich
I love the theme of the Family Philanthropy Conference (kudos to whoever came up with it). As we all know, philanthropy changes its mantra every so often. We’ve heard collaboration and partnership and community building. “Fusion” would be a great next trend.
As you head…
Focusing Your Information Need: Four Lessons
by Sophia Guevara
As a librarian, some of the clients I deal with come to me because they know what they want but just can't find it. Then there are those who never truly understood their information need in the first place. A while back, I was forwarded a question from someone interested in…
Top 10 Predictions for Global Philanthropy in 2012
by John HarveyThe Council on Foundations surveyed some of its leading members active in the global grantmaking sphere to learn what they see on the horizon. Here are their top 10 predictions for 2012:
1. Despite worldwide economic challenges, global philanthropy will continue its remarkable growth…
Creating Community Impact in The Last Frontier
by Candace Winkler
Alaska Community Foundation (ACF) is a part of a much larger movement that is nearing the end of its first century of existence. As we compare ourselves with older community foundations across the nation, we realize the magnitude of the work we are doing — and the work that's…
Giving the Gift of Giving
by Brenda Chumley
On behalf of the entire team at the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation, I'd like to wish everyone a happy Community Foundation Week! We're pleased to celebrate by sharing how we work with other community foundations across the country.
In 2004, the Greater Kansas City…
Supporting Partnership
by Astrid "Oz" Spies
In mid-2008, The Denver Foundation started to receive calls from food pantries, reporting that demand was up 20, 30, even 40 percent.
Donations? Those were flat or down. At the same time, Colorado ranked low in comparison to other states when it came to distributing food…
Is Loving Where You Live the Key to a Successful Community?
by Erin Rowley
There are a lot of things to love about Centre County, Pa. Beautiful natural features. Ample opportunities to socialize. An open and accepting attitude among residents.
And according to the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, qualities like that create a sense of attachment that…
Celebrating the Importance of Professional Advisors
by Emily Jones Rushing
So how did you find out about community foundations? For many generous people, the answer is: their lawyer, their accountant, their financial adviser, the key professional they trust to help them make a difference with their charitable dollars.
Seven years ago, the Community…
Philanthropists Should Be Prepared to Defend the Status Quo
by Chatrane Birbal
As lawmakers continue to wrestle with options to reduce the federal deficit, philanthropic leaders are finding themselves defending the status quo. Recently, the Senate Finance Committee received testimony from philanthropic leaders and researchers on incentives for charitable…
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