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GLOBAL TRAINING
Global Grantmaking Essentials
Join us for a thorough overview of the laws governing global grantmaking. This training offers practical solutions for foundation staff responsible for making grants abroad.
Community Philanthropy Updates
Updates on what is going on at the Council and events around our work with community foundations.
Community Philanthropy Update - July 2026
A new grant opportunity from the Council is now open, providing an opportunity to receive funding for working across differences.
Community Philanthropy Update - June 2026
Join the Community Foundations National Standards Board or nominate a colleague. Plus your legal question of the month and more!
Community Philanthropy Update - May 2026
Welcome to the new members of the Community Foundation Advisory Group! Plus your legal question of the month and more!
Community Philanthropy Update - April 2026
Members can join the CF Leadership Coalition to stay more informed, connected, and involved with the field and the Council. Learn more at our info session on May 14!
Community Philanthropy Update - March 2026
Apply to join our Advisory Group for the Center for Community Foundations by April 8! The Advisory Group includes a wide range of perspectives to support and advance the work of community foundations.
Community Philanthropy Update - February 2026
Our latest CF Insights snapshot report is live with data from FY24! Learn how your peers are approaching grantmaking, DAFs, and more.
Community Philanthropy Update - January 2026
Here's what you can look forward to with National Standards in 2026, including a review committee to examine all 26 standards.
Community Philanthropy Update - December 2025
A new Council study finds that Americans believe foundations should play an important role in modeling collaboration and working across differences.
Community Philanthropy Update - November 2025
The Council is planning to deepen its support for the role community foundations play as policy advocates through the upcoming launch of a new, optional, paid membership add-on.
Community Philanthropy Update - October 2025
The Community Foundations National Standards Board (CFNSB) is inviting professionals like you to volunteer for the 2026 National Standards Review Committee, and share feedback on National Standards to help us improve its relevance, clarity, and impact.
Community Foundation Excellence (CFE) Fundamentals Course - Virtual - November 2026
Taught by a variety of seasoned and experienced community foundation leaders and Council experts, this course helps community foundation staff and board members master the unique aspects of the community foundation field. You'll learn about effective practices, get helpful tools and information,…
Community Foundation Excellence (CFE) Fundamentals Course - Virtual - August 2026
This event is sold out. Missed it? Join us in November instead.Taught by a variety of seasoned and experienced community foundation leaders and Council experts, this course helps community foundation staff and board members master the unique aspects of the community foundation field. You'll learn…
Community Foundation Excellence (CFE) Fundamentals Course - Virtual - May 2026
Taught by a variety of seasoned and experienced community foundation leaders and Council experts, this course helps community foundation staff and board members master the unique aspects of the community foundation field. You'll learn about effective practices, get helpful tools and information,…
Community Foundation Excellence (CFE) Fundamentals Course - Virtual - February 2026
Taught by a variety of seasoned and experienced community foundation leaders and Council experts, this course helps community foundation staff and board members master the unique aspects of the community foundation field. You'll learn about effective practices, get helpful tools and information,…
Community Philanthropy Update - September 2025
There are only two weeks left to participate in the CF Insights Annual Survey for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) before the October 3 deadline!
Community Philanthropy Update - August 2025
A new Community Foundation Legal Support Fund provides funding to support responding to litigation, audits, or investigations.