Corporate Grantmakers

Easily accessible, online resources with program examples, sample documents, and tools that spotlight effective and innovative practices in corporate philanthropy. Open to Council members; restricted access to non-members.

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Philanthropy-Wide Practices

Diversity and Inclusiveness
International Grantmaking
Strategic Philanthropy
Evaluation and Impact Assessment
Partnership and Collaboration
Disaster Response and Preparedness
External Communications 

Board/Governance Practices

Board Composition and Committees
Board Orientation and Training
Governance Policies and Practices
Finance and Investment Practices
Using External Advisors/Committees 

Structure and Start-Up Practices

Internal Structure Options
Mission, Vision, and Strategy
Administration and Overhead
Staffing and Position Descriptions
Internal Communications 

Legal and Regulatory Compliance Practices

Sarbanes-Oxley
Self-dealing
Public Policy and Advocacy
U.S. Patriot Act and Anti-Terrorism Guidelines 

Grantmaking Practices

Contributions Policies and Practices
Guidelines and Application Procedures
Reviewing and Acknowledging Proposals
Grantee Reports
Discretionary Grants
Product/In-Kind Giving
Using Technology
Communications
Matching Gifts
Employee Relief/Hardship Funds 

Employee Engagement Practices

Involving Employees in Grantmaking
Volunteer Program Policies and Procedures
Skills-based Volunteerism
Measuring a Volunteer Program