Corporate Philanthropy
2020 Membership Week Review: A Closer Look
The Council hosted a series of virtual events inspired by some of philanthropy’s most important challenges and opportunities in our first-ever inaugural Member Week (December 3-7th 2020). These free events prioritized the need for Council members to connect and share insights and inspiration for…
Racial Equity: Moving Companies from Promise to Action
How do companies address racial equity and expand their role in driving impact within communities?
Companies are moving quickly to meet diversity and inclusion goals and act on the racial justice commitments made to employees, communities, and stakeholders this summer. Many have made public…
Managing Corporate Philanthropy in Times of Mergers & Acquisitions
Mergers and acquisitions are increasingly common for American and global companies — across sectors, sizes, and geographic footprints; and while market implications are regularly documented and discussed, the impact on corporate philanthropy and managing subsequent strategic options is…
Legal Matters for Corporate Foundations & Giving Programs - Virtual - November 2020
New Virtual Format of Legal Matters for Corproate Foundations!
Register Today for this Limited Size Workshop!
Led by the Council on Foundations Legal Team and Lindsay Mason Lead Strategist of Corporate Philanthropy, this workshop is flexibly organized to ensure that your broad legal…
Legal Matters for Corporate Foundations & Giving Programs - Virtual - October 2020
New Virtual Format of Legal Matters for Corproate Foundations!
Register Today for this Limited Size Workshop!
Led by the Council on Foundations Legal Team and Lindsay Mason Lead Strategist of Corporate Philanthropy, this workshop is flexibly organized to ensure that your broad legal…
Navigating Mergers and Acquisitions: Guidance for Corporate Philanthropy Leaders
Publication
The Council on Foundations' Navigating Mergers and Acquisitions report is a roadmap for corporate philanthropy leaders facing critical questions and considerations about combining philanthropies during times of a business merger or acquisition. This resource, informed by substantive dialogue with…
Corporate Peer Discussions: COVID-19 Response
Recording
In March, the Council joined the Association of Corporate Citizenship Professionals (ACCP), Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose (CECP), and Points of Light (POL) to host a series of corporate salon discussions that focused on response and adaptation to COVID-19 challenges.
These bimonthly…
Our Country is Broken.
Our country is broken. The Covid-19 pandemic has laid bare the devastating disparities in our society. But these inequities are not new – they have existed and persisted for centuries. The systems and leaders we all depend on continue to fail us.
Black communities are under constant threat from…
What is the Courageous Opportunity for Companies in this Crisis?
Joint Letter
The global community is in the middle of a cataclysm that is unprecedented in modern times as it stares down COVID-19. The humanitarian and economic toll is staggering, and the future is unfathomable.
While all sectors are pivotal throughout this crisis, the world’s leading…
Corporate Foundation Legal FAQ: Despite Benevolent Intent, Generating Business for Company is an Act of Self-Dealing
Legal Compliance Guidance
A business can generate goodwill through its philanthropic efforts, and such efforts can be good for business. For instance, the IRS has made clear that foundation expenditures that raise awareness of charitable causes can incidentally enhance the general reputation or prestige of its sponsoring…
As We Look to the Future...
Last year, the Council on Foundations did a lot of listening. In conversations across the country with those who generously helped to crystalize the Council’s vision for the future, one thing was clear. These philanthropic leaders are devoted to the missions and communities they support and are…
Thank You for a Great Year!
As 2019 comes to a close, I’m reflecting on my first year at the Council on Foundations. I’m proud of the strides we’ve made in forging strong relationships across the sector, moving our policy agenda forward, supporting the professional growth of members and reimagining both our membership model…
Corporate Philanthropy Update - November 2019
It’s hard to believe that in just a few weeks we’ll be bringing in a New Year. If we consider the Internal Revenue Act of 1935 as the start of corporate philanthropy – a time when companies were permitted to deduct 5% of pretax earnings for charitable gifts, it could be concluded that corporations…
Giving USA 2019
External Resource
Amid a complex climate for charitable giving, American individuals, bequests, foundations, and corporations gave an estimated $427.71 billion to U.S. charities in 2018, according to Giving USA 2019: The Annual Report on Philanthropy for the Year 2018.
Highlights from the Report
Giving by…
CECP's Giving in Numbers
External Resource
CECP’s Giving in Numbers is the unrivaled leader in benchmarking on corporate social investments. It is the premier industry survey and research, providing standard-setting criteria in a go-to guide that has defined the field and advanced the movement. CECP has the largest and most historical data…
2017 Cone Communications CSR Study
External Resource
The 2017 Cone Communications CSR Study reveals one major takeaway for companies: consumers are no longer just asking, "What do you stand for?" but also, "What do you stand up for?" In today's tumultuous society, Americans expect companies to not only improve their business practices and invest in…