Council & Member News Feed
Posted Date: Thu, 11/29/2018 - 14:30
Issues: Bills, Legislation, Community Foundations, Corporate Giving Programs and Foundations, Family Foundations, Independent Foundations, Private Foundations, Private Operating Foundations, Public Foundations, Public Policy, Tax Reform, Washington Snapshot
In this week's edition of Snapshot read about the Year-End Tax Package, the December 7 deadline to fund the government, and more.
Posted Date: Fri, 11/16/2018 - 12:18
Issues: Community Foundations, Corporate Giving Programs and Foundations, Family Foundations, Global Philanthropy, Global Program Updates, Independent Foundations, Newsletters, Private Foundations, Private Operating Foundations, Public Foundations
Natalie Ross discusses the impacts of the US midterms on global philanthropy, and provides information on upcoming events.
Posted Date: Thu, 11/15/2018 - 14:15
Issues: Community Foundations, Corporate Giving Programs and Foundations, Family Foundations, Independent Foundations, IRS, Treasury, Private Foundations, Private Operating Foundations, Public Foundations, Washington Snapshot, White House, Administration, POTUS
In this week's edition of Snapshot read about leadership for the 116th Congress, UBIT comments to Treasury and more.
Posted Date: Fri, 11/09/2018 - 16:53
Brad Ward discusses the recent tragic events across the country, outlining the role philanthropy can play in healing communities and working on the systemic issues around violent acts.
Posted Date: Thu, 11/08/2018 - 12:30
Issues: Bills, Legislation, Community Foundations, Corporate Giving Programs and Foundations, Family Foundations, Independent Foundations, Private Foundations, Private Operating Foundations, Public Foundations, Regulations, Rulemakings, Comments, Tax Reform, Washington Snapshot, White House, Administration, POTUS
In this week's edition of Snapshot read about the outcomes of the 2018 midterm elections.
Posted Date: Fri, 11/02/2018 - 12:43
Natalie Ross announces our new CEO, Kathleen Enright, and provides information on upcoming events and sector trends.
Posted Date: Thu, 11/01/2018 - 12:25
Issues: Bills, Legislation, Community Foundations, Corporate Giving Programs and Foundations, Family Foundations, Independent Foundations, Private Foundations, Private Operating Foundations, Public Foundations, Regulations, Rulemakings, Comments, Tax Reform, Washington Snapshot, White House, Administration, POTUS
In This Week's Edition of Snapshot: Impact of Tax Reform on Charities Still Unclear; Additional Tax Cuts Not Likely This Year; Issues on the Minds of Candidates and Voters; Voter Education Made Easy; Election Resources.
Posted Date: Mon, 10/29/2018 - 12:12
Issues: Amplify, Community Foundations, Impact Investing, Inclusive Economic Prosperity, Opportunity Zones, Opportunity Zones, Strengthening Communities
John Cochrane discusses how community foundations can take advantage of Opportunity Zones, and describes the work U.S. Impact Investing Alliance is doing around Opportunity Zones.
Posted Date: Thu, 10/25/2018 - 13:30
Issues: Bills, Legislation, Community Foundations, Corporate Giving Programs and Foundations, Family Foundations, Independent Foundations, Private Foundations, Private Operating Foundations, Public Foundations, Regulations, Rulemakings, Comments, Tax Reform, Washington Snapshot, White House, Administration, POTUS
In This Week's Edition of Snapshot: Talk of New Tax Cuts Comes as a Surprise to Many; Opportunity Zones Regulations Released by Treasury; President Appoints New White House Counsel After McGahn Resigns; State Ballots: More than Electing Leaders and Legislators.
Posted Date: Wed, 10/24/2018 - 10:00
Issues: Arts, Culture, and Media, Community Foundations, Corporate Giving Programs and Foundations, Family Foundations, Independent Foundations, Press Release, Private Foundations, Private Operating Foundations, Public Foundations
The Council on Foundations announces that Studio in a School, a New York City program that serves young people by integrating visual arts into teaching and learning, will be awarded the Chapman Prize at its upcoming Awards Ceremony in Washington, D.C. on November 28.
Posted Date: Fri, 10/19/2018 - 14:24
Natalie Ross discusses the news from the Council, including the announcement of Kathleen Enright as the new president and CEO and upcoming events, as well as issues philanthropic organizations working globally are facing.
Posted Date: Thu, 10/18/2018 - 11:00
Issues: Bills, Legislation, Community Foundations, Corporate Giving Programs and Foundations, Family Foundations, Independent Foundations, Private Foundations, Private Operating Foundations, Public Foundations, Regulations, Rulemakings, Comments, Tax Reform, Washington Snapshot, White House, Administration, POTUS
In This Week's Edition of Snapshot: Potential Tax Policy Action During Lame-Duck Session?; Tester, Wyden Still Fighting to Overturn Schedule B Decision; High-Profile Debates in Texas and Ohio, and Election Registration Controversy in Georgia; 2018 Ballot Measures on the Nonprofit Radar.
Posted Date: Fri, 10/12/2018 - 16:27
Brad Ward provides an update on news from the Council, including the announcement of a new president and CEO, as well as information on new tools and resources for community foundations.
Posted Date: Thu, 10/11/2018 - 13:00
Issues: Bills, Legislation, Community Foundations, Corporate Giving Programs and Foundations, Family Foundations, Independent Foundations, Private Foundations, Private Operating Foundations, Public Foundations, Regulations, Rulemakings, Comments, Tax Reform, Washington Snapshot, White House, Administration, POTUS
In This Week's Edition of Snapshot: “Impending Shake-Up on Ways and Means Committee; Senate Turns to Other Business Now that Kavanaugh is Confirmed; TIGTA Releases Audit of Impermissible Political Activity by 501(c)(4) Organizations; Groups Seek to Preserve State Tax Credits as Charitable...
Posted Date: Thu, 10/11/2018 - 12:00
Issues: Press Release
The Council on Foundations has announced the appointment of Kathleen P. Enright as its new President and CEO. Kathleen will begin on March 5, 2019, and Gene Cochran will continue to lead the organization through February, 2019.