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About the Council
The Council on Foundations' mission is to foster an environment where philanthropy can thrive and cultivate a community of diverse and skilled philanthropic professionals and organizations who lead with integrity, serve as ethical stewards, and advocate for progress. Together with our staff and our members, we work to ensure that philanthropy is a trusted partner in advancing the greater good.
Benefits
The Council provides full-time employees with a comprehensive benefits package including:
Professional Development
The Council supports employee’s interest in developing professionally. We provide employees an annual professional development budget and encourage employees to develop their skills and expertise through on the job experiences, council programs, educational trainings, conferences, workshops, and more.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The Council on Foundations is invested in fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce and has a staff-led DEI Advisory Group.
The Council on Foundations is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Accordingly, the Council promotes equal opportunity in the areas of recruitment, hiring, employment, training, development, placement, transfer, promotion, wages and benefits, terminations, and working conditions. The Council does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions like lactation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression), age, marital status, religion, disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic characteristics or the results of genetic testing, veteran status, public assistance status, city or county discrimination agency membership or activity, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws.