Council & Member News Feed

Washington Snapshot: Active 2020, Snapshot & Public Policy Interest.

Posted Date: Mon, 04/05/2021 - 09:30

In this week's edition of Snapshot: News from the Council, News from the Hill, Executive and Regulatory Affairs and Happening in the States

Global Philanthropy Update - March 2021

Posted Date: Tue, 03/30/2021 - 17:42

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

Read the latest UN and Country Regulatory updates, Global Philanthropy & Development News, and more.

Washington Snapshot: Ask your Congressperson to co-sponsor the Universal Giving Pandemic Response and Recovery Act, plus updates from the Hill and White House.

Posted Date: Tue, 03/30/2021 - 14:30

Issues: Washington Snapshot

In this week's edition of Snapshot: News from the Council, News from the Hill, Executive and Regulatory Affairs and Happening in the States

Washington Snapshot: Urge Your Congressperson to Co-Sponsor the Universal Giving Pandemic Response and Recovery Act, plus Updates from the Hill and White House.

Posted Date: Mon, 03/22/2021 - 09:30

Issues: Washington Snapshot

In this week's edition of Snapshot: News from the Council, News from the Hill, Executive and Regulatory Affairs and Happening in the States.

Washington Snapshot: Take our survey to help the Council team provide you the best Snapshot content, plus updates from the Executive and Legislative branches.

Posted Date: Mon, 03/15/2021 - 12:00

Issues: Washington Snapshot

In this week's edition of Snapshot: News from the Council, News from the Hill, Executive and Regulatory Affairs, and Happening in the States

Washington Snapshot: An Update on the American Rescue Plan Act, Happenings in the Executive Branch, and a Council Survey about Snapshot.

Posted Date: Fri, 03/05/2021 - 16:30

Issues: Washington Snapshot

In this week's edition of Snapshot: News from the Council, News from the Hill, Executive and Regulatory Affairs and Happening in the States.

Washington Snapshot: An Increase in Support for Nonprofits from State Governments, and Executive & Legislative Updates

Posted Date: Mon, 02/22/2021 - 09:30

Issues: Washington Snapshot

In this week's edition of Snapshot: News from the Hill, Executive and Regulatory Affairs, and Happening in the States.

Letters to Government Officials

Posted Date: Mon, 02/22/2021 - 09:28

Issues: Community Foundations, Corporate Giving Programs and Foundations, Disaster Grantmaking, Disaster Grantmaking, Family Foundations, Global Philanthropy, Global Program Updates, Independent Foundations, News, Private Foundations, Private Operating Foundations, Public Foundations

Recent letters to Government Officials that the Council has signed on to.

Philanthropy's Response to 2021 Severe Winter Storms

Posted Date: Mon, 02/22/2021 - 08:57

Issues: Community Foundations, Corporate Giving Programs and Foundations, Disaster Grantmaking, Disaster Grantmaking, Family Foundations, Independent Foundations, News, Private Foundations, Private Operating Foundations, Public Foundations

Updated information about the impact of 2021 Winter Storms and resources for foundations.

Washington Snapshot: Council Letter to House Ways and Means and Senate Finance on COVID Priorities

Posted Date: Fri, 02/12/2021 - 09:30

Issues: Washington Snapshot

In this week's edition of Snapshot: News from the Council, News from the Hill, Executive and Regulatory Affairs and Happening in the States

Washington Snapshot: States extend spending for nonprofits, plus updates on a new COVID-19 relief package and news from the executive branch.

Posted Date: Mon, 02/08/2021 - 11:05

Issues: Washington Snapshot

In this week's edition of Snapshot: News from the Hill, Executive and Regulatory Affairs, and Happening in the States.

Community Philanthropy Update - February 2021

Posted Date: Thu, 02/04/2021 - 17:26

Issues: Community Foundation Updates, Community Foundations, Newsletters, Strengthening Communities

While 2020 has taught us a great deal, I am confident it has bolstered our commitment to see about change in our communities for the good of all. For this reason, I hope you pause this Thursday, which marks Community Foundation Week, (November 12-18th, 2020), to acknowledge the deep-rooted,...

Washington Snapshot: Debate Grows Over Confidential Disclosure of Donor Identification, Plus Updates from the Legislative and Executive Branches.

Posted Date: Mon, 02/01/2021 - 12:00

Issues: Washington Snapshot

In this week's edition of Snapshot: News from the Council, News from the Hill, Executive and Regulatory Affairs and Happening in the States

Leaning Toward Trust: Three Interwoven Narratives of Constructive Change in Disruptive Times

Posted Date: Tue, 01/26/2021 - 13:30

Issues: Amplify, Community Foundations, Corporate Giving Programs and Foundations, Family Foundations, Global Philanthropy, Global Program Updates, Independent Foundations, Philanthropy Pledge, Private Foundations, Private Operating Foundations, Public Foundations

Earlier this year, the Council on Foundations issued a COVID-19 Call to Action to its community of domestic and international funders, asking foundations to provide unrestricted funding to grantee organizations during the COVID-19 pandemic. This call to action prompted a timely discussion with...

Welcoming A New Group of Innovative Leaders to the Council's Board of Directors

Posted Date: Mon, 01/25/2021 - 10:00

Issues: Community Foundations, Corporate Giving Programs and Foundations, Family Foundations, Independent Foundations, Press Release, Private Foundations, Private Operating Foundations, Public Foundations

The Council on Foundations today announced the appointment of four nonprofit leaders to its Board of Directors, as well as the renomination of two current members for a second term. New members include: Martha I. Jimenez, Executive Vice President and General Counsel of The California Endowment;...