Toolkit

Charitable IRA Portfolio – Available to Members

The Charitable IRA Portfolio is a collection of tools designed to help communicate the exciting giving opportunities available to donors. Revised to reflect recent legislative changes, the portfolio includes:

  • Talking points, a fact sheet, and Web content
  • An event presentation
  • Tools that explain which available options might best serve donors
  • Donor and professional advisor advertisements

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If you are an accredited community foundation, but not a member of the Council, please email nationalstandards@cof.org in order to access the toolkit.

Research

2012 Salary Data – Available to Members

Members can now access 2012 compensation data. The following compensation summaries provide data on 34 positions across multiple foundation types and sizes. Each table provides the mean, median, range, 25th, and 75th percentiles. These documents also contain information on salary increases and regional compensation tables for all grantmaker types.

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Initiative

GIVE LOCAL AMERICA!

A national match day initiative designed to increase awareness of community foundations and the important work we do to support change in our communities. The initiative builds on the successful match day concept that many community foundations are already utilizing, augmenting these efforts with a national pool of matching funds and public relations and marketing campaigns. This is a unique opportunity for the field to work together to elevate community philanthropy in the national media.

GiveLocalAmerica.com

CFLT Idea Lab Grants Fund Innovation



CFLT Idea Lab grants are designed to help eliminate the financial barriers to innovation. Read about the community foundations grantees who have worked collaboratively on innovative projects to tackle big issues for the benefit of community foundations as well as the field. Read more

30-minute Mentors

Initiate contact with an experienced peer who will help you focus your strategies, avoid pitfalls and maximize impact.



National Standards

Visit the new National Standards website for the latest information on confirmation and reconfirmation processes.



Next Generation Philanthropy

Are you under 40 and in philanthropy? Learn more about how the Council is supporting the future leaders of philanthropy!






Contacts

Christopher Goett

Managing Director, Community Foundation Services
christopher.goett@cof.org
703-879-0731

Daria Teutonico

Director, Community Foundations
daria.teutonico@cof.org
703-879-0728



What are Community Foundations?

Community foundations are tax-exempt public charities serving thousands of people who share a common interest—improving the quality of life in their area. Individuals, families, businesses, and organizations create permanent charitable funds that help their region meet local challenges.

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Membership Benefits

Discover the many reasons why your community foundation needs to be part of the Council.

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