Council on Foundations

Our mission is to provide the opportunity, leadership, and tools needed by philanthropic organizations to expand, enhance, and sustain their ability to advance the common good.

Read This Month's Alliance Magazine Interview with Vikki Spruill

See Vikki Spruill's Annual Conference Speech on Philanthropy's Critical Moment for Vision & Action

Council Releases Statement on IRS Controversy

Resources

Tell Your Stories of Impact to Protect Charitable Giving

Members of Congress must hear from foundations and grantmakers now. Any cap or limitation on charitable deductions undermines charitable giving and would have long-lasting negative consequences.

Do you have stories of how giving has improved the quality of life for people in the communities you serve? Please share them on the RE: Philanthropy blog and by using #mygivingstory on Twitter.

Or tell your story in person to underscore the value and impact of charitable giving at Foundations on the Hill, March 19-20, 2013.

Get the latest infographic about the impact of charitable giving!

For more information please visit the charitable giving coalition at www.protectgiving.org.

Conferences Spotlight

2013 Fall Conference for Community Foundations

September 22-25, 2013 | Preconference: September 21-22, 2013 | Manchester Grand Hyatt

The biggest event of the year for community foundations is coming—register now for your opportunity to connect with everything your organization needs for the year ahead.

Connect for the learning. This conference has a new focus and feel. You'll be part of an invaluable learning journey, where every experience builds on the one before to deliver a powerful start-to-finish educational experience.

Connect for the impact. You'll go home with new knowledge and tools ready to use immediately in your community—ideas, peer relationships, resources, and more.

Connect for the insight. San Diego is a model for place-based philanthropy. You'll see best practices at work, addressing the issues your community is facing, right now. Community Based Learning Tours kick off Monday morning to immerse you in San Diego's challenges and successes.