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All featured publications

The Savvy CEO: Advice From Those Who Have Been There
Running a foundation requires many different skills. In this new publication, seasoned foundation executives offer advice and share insights on common issues CEOs and boards face. Learn about tips and strategies to help you on the job.

2007 Grantmakers Salary Tables
Members: use these documents to measure salary ranges and check trends.

Disaster Grantmaking
Become more effective and strategic in addressing disasters by following eight principles of good disaster management. Revised edition includes updated facts, examples and resource list.

CEO Functions and Competencies for Private Foundations
Private foundation CEOs, in partnership with their boards, have a pivotal role in the fiscal and program success of their foundation’s goals.

Top 10 Ways Private Foundations Can Influence Public Policy
Designed to help all private foundations understand what they can and can’t do in their advocacy activities.

How to Calculate the Public Support Test, Third Edition
Revised edition includes a full explanation of the test and addresses new topics such as how to incorporate income from fundraising activities and advised funds.

Donor-Initiated Fundraising: Issues and Guidelines for Community Foundations, Second Edition
An updated reference guide for legal fundraising activities. Topics include liability concerns and compliance with state and federal contribution rules.

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All highlights

Philanthropy's Vision: A Leadership Summit Highlights
Get the full scoop

Discount on Directors and Officers Liability Insurance
The Council on Foundations is pleased to announce a new member benefit.

Grantmaking Standards & Stewardship Principles
An Online Library

Career Center: Free For Members!
An Online Resource for Individuals and Organizations

Directory of Member Organizations available online
Log in and browse this member benefit

Principles of Accountability for International Philanthropy

The Role of Philanthropy in National Disasters

Urge your legislators to co-sponsor the Public Good IRA Rollover Act of 2007
Use our online Policy Action Center

Donor-Advised Funds
Learn more about how the new rules will affect this important charitable giving tool

Understanding Philanthropy
A Collection of Resources

Building Strong and Ethical Foundations
Enhancing Stewardship, Effectiveness and Accountability

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Professional development

Sign up for the Legislative Network
Get the latest legislative news affecting philanthropy right in your INBOX!

Management & Leadership Conference Call Series
Play back and download resources from the Management and Leadership conference call archive. Learn about foundation law, public policy, investments and more from your desk top computer. Professional development is just a few key strokes away.

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Latest Website changes and additions

International Dateline - May 2008 - 05/15/2008

CF Insights - Spring 2008 - 05/15/2008

Engage for Results: Involving grantees in your grantmaking - 05/15/2008

Courses, Online Learning, and Resources - 05/14/2008

Board of Directors 2008-2009 - 05/13/2008

Board of Directors 2008-2009 - 05/13/2008

Board Chair - Ralph Smith - 05/13/2008

This Week in Philanthropy - 05/13/2008
Get updates from the philanthropic sector and at the Council, delivered via email or RSS format.

Arabella Advisors' Burma Disaster Conference Call - 05/12/2008

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