Council & Member News Feed
Posted Date: Fri, 08/10/2018 - 10:14
Issues: Amplify, Bridging Divides, Bridging Divides, Community Foundations, Corporate Giving Programs and Foundations, Family Foundations, Independent Foundations, Private Foundations, Private Operating Foundations, Public Foundations, Strengthening Communities
Brennan Gould, president and CEO of the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation, reflects on the city a year after the "Unite the Right" rally, and discusses the importance of acknowledging and addressing inequality.
Posted Date: Wed, 08/08/2018 - 12:15
Issues: Amplify, Children, Youth, and Family, Community Foundations, Corporate Giving Programs and Foundations, Education, Family Foundations, Independent Foundations, Private Foundations, Private Operating Foundations, Public Foundations
Ridgway White, president of the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, describes their partnership with other organizations in Flint, Michigan, the success they've had in helping ensure access to quality education, and lessons learned from those partnerships.
Posted Date: Tue, 08/07/2018 - 08:59
Issues: Amplify, Bills, Legislation, Community Foundations, Corporate Giving Programs and Foundations, Family Foundations, Independent Foundations, Private Foundations, Private Operating Foundations, Public Foundations, Tax Reform
Wendy Campos outlines some of the topics that will be covered in the Tax Update: Deep Dive Into Tax Reform and Recent IRS News and Guidance session at the 2018 Endowments and Finance Summit.
Posted Date: Fri, 08/03/2018 - 14:11
Natalie Ross discusses the 2018 HUD award winners, upcoming council events, and staffing changes at the Council in the August Private Philanthropy Update.
Posted Date: Thu, 08/02/2018 - 11:55
Issues: Bills, Legislation, Community Foundations, Corporate Giving Programs and Foundations, Family Foundations, Independent Foundations, Johnson Amendment, Private Foundations, Private Operating Foundations, Public Foundations, Washington Snapshot, White House, Administration, POTUS
In This Week's Edition of Snapshot: Johnson Amendment Attack Reiterated by Sen. Lankford; Bills to Repeal UBIT Changes Introduced in Senate; Bill to Reinstate Schedule B Requirements for All Nonprofits Introduced in Senate; Senate Finance Votes to Advance Treasury/IRS Nominations;...
Posted Date: Fri, 07/27/2018 - 09:25
Lindsay Mason provides key updates for corporate philanthropy leaders.
Posted Date: Thu, 07/26/2018 - 12:30
Issues: Community Foundations, Corporate Giving Programs and Foundations, Family Foundations, Independent Foundations, Private Foundations, Private Operating Foundations, Public Foundations, Public Policy, Washington Snapshot
In This Week's Edition of Snapshot New Bill to Expand Foundation Scholarship Programs Introduced in House; Ways and Means Unveils Tax Reform 2.0 Summary; Senate Finance to Hold Hearing for Treasury/IRS Nominees; Senate Seeks to Avoid Shutdown Threats by Bundling Spending Bills; Primary Runoff...
Posted Date: Wed, 07/25/2018 - 12:10
Issues: Amplify, Community Foundations, Corporate Giving Programs and Foundations, Family Foundations, Health, Independent Foundations, Private Foundations, Private Operating Foundations, Public Foundations
Lance Chrisman from the Anthem Foundation outlines the work Anthem and the American Lung Association are doing to decrease smoking in public housing residences.
Posted Date: Wed, 07/25/2018 - 09:00
Issues: Bills, Legislation, Community Foundations, Corporate Giving Programs and Foundations, Education, Family Foundations, Independent Foundations, Press Release, Private Foundations, Private Operating Foundations, Public Foundations
The Council on Foundations on Tuesday lauded the introduction of the Workforce Development Through Post-Graduation Scholarships Act by Representatives Darin LaHood (R-IL) and Terri Sewell (D-AL). The bill would allow charitable foundations to administer post-graduation scholarship programs to...
Posted Date: Tue, 07/24/2018 - 10:17
Issues: Amplify, Community Foundations, Corporate Giving Programs and Foundations, Family Foundations, Housing, Independent Foundations, Private Foundations, Private Operating Foundations, Public Foundations, Rural Philanthropy
A partnership between Rasmuson Foundation and laska Housing Finance Corp. helps Alaskan families out by funding crucial housing development.
Posted Date: Mon, 07/23/2018 - 10:58
Issues: Amplify, Community Foundations, Corporate Giving Programs and Foundations, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Family Foundations, Independent Foundations, LGBTQ, Private Foundations, Private Operating Foundations, Public Foundations, Race and Ethnicity
Magui Rubalcava Shulman discusses the work Borealis Philanthropy is doing to support constituency-led organizations, outlining why that focus is crucial and discussing how the Scrivner Award, which she won in 2003, helps broaden philanthropy to include those areas that may at first seem risky.
Posted Date: Fri, 07/20/2018 - 14:45
Issues: Amplify
COF takes a trip to the Public Welfare Foundation
Posted Date: Fri, 07/20/2018 - 14:05
The UN’s High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) in New York City this month was an opportunity for governments and partners to review global progress on achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). During the meetings, 47 countries completed Voluntary National Reviews to show progress on the SDGs...
Posted Date: Thu, 07/19/2018 - 12:00
Issues: Community Foundations, Corporate Giving Programs and Foundations, Family Foundations, Independent Foundations, Private Foundations, Private Operating Foundations, Public Foundations, Public Policy, Washington Snapshot
In This Week's Edition of Snapshot Senators, Worried About a Decline in Charitable Giving, Request Information from Treasury; House to Vote on Appropriations “Minibus” with Johnson Amendment Rider; Treasury Rolls-Back Donor Disclosure Requirements, Wyden Disapproves; Tax Cuts 2.0 Update; 2018...
Posted Date: Thu, 07/19/2018 - 11:43
The Greater Cedar Rapids Foundation helps beginning entrepreneurs start their businesses.