Corporate Giving Programs and Foundations
Corporate Philanthropy refers to the investments and activities a company voluntarily undertakes to responsibly manage and account for its impact on society. It includes investments of money, donations of products, in-kind services and technical assistance, employee volunteerism, and other business transactions to advance a social cause, issue, or the work of a nonprofit organization. Corporate foundations and corporate giving programs traditionally play a major role in these areas.
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Join the Council’s Legal Resources team to learn how charitable assistance programs can support employees and communities facing disasters or personal hardships. This workshop will distinguish between qualified disaster relief and hardship assistance and outline legal requirements for employer-…
Career Pathways 2027-28 Application Office Hours
During this session, expect to discuss:2027-28 program scheduleCurriculumApplication ProcessWaldman ScholarshipProgram benefits, outcomes, and much more!Details to Note:Come prepared with questions for the Q&A sectionThis session will be recordedApplications for the Career Pathways 2027-28…
Self-Dealing Basics for Corporate and Private Foundations - September 2027
Join the Council’s Legal Resources team for an in-depth look at the self-dealing rules applicable to private foundations under section 4941 of the Internal Revenue Code. This workshop will provide an in-depth review of the rules against self-dealing, where they come from and what they involve.…
Self-Dealing Basics for Corporate and Private Foundations - April 2027
Join the Council’s Legal Resources team for an in-depth look at the self-dealing rules applicable to private foundations under section 4941 of the Internal Revenue Code. This workshop will provide an in-depth review of the rules against self-dealing, where they come from and what they involve.…
Global Grantmaking Essentials - March 2027
Led by Council on Foundations staff with collectively decades of experience with global philanthropy, the Global Grantmaking Essentials will also feature guest speakers with deep knowledge on specific issues or countries.Course HoursTuesday, March 23: 1-5 p.m. ETThursday, March 25: 1-5 p.m.…
Conservation, Education, and Community in Nebraska
Natalie Kovarik (@nataliekovarik) shares how a generous gift from two Nebraska farmers, Walt and Virginia Bagley, has become a 145 acre nature preserve with support from the Lincoln Community Foundation and many other local nonprofits.
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Eat, Drink, and Change Lives in Georgia
Corey Jones (@coreymjones3) shares how Cafe Momentum, with support from the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation (@blankfoundation), is providing young people in Atlanta with opportunities for paid internships, mentoring, education, and real-world experience to build the skills they'll need to thrive…
Career Pathways 2027-28 Application Office Hours
During this session, expect to discuss:2027-28 program scheduleCurriculumApplication ProcessWaldman ScholarshipProgram benefits, outcomes, and much more!Details to Note:Come prepared with questions for the Q&A sectionThis session will be recordedApplications for the Career Pathways 2027-28…
Career Pathways 2027-28 Program Information Session
During this session, expect to discuss:2027-28 program scheduleCurriculumApplication ProcessWaldman ScholarshipProgram benefits, outcomes, and much more!Details to Note:Come prepared with questions for the Q&A sectionThis session will be recordedApplications for the next Career Pathways Cohort…
Summary: the International Criminal Court’s Designation as a Specially Designated National Under Executive Order 14203
Updated October 15, 2026Prepared for the Council by Lowenstein Sandler LLPOn October 9, 2026, the U.S. government imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court (“ICC” or the “Court”) as an institution, under section 1(a)(ii)(A) of Executive Order 14203, “Imposing Sanctions on the…
501(c)(4) Organizations and Nonprofit Political Activity
The Issue501(c)(4) social welfare organizations are tax-exempt nonprofits that operate primarily to promote the common good and general welfare of their communities. Unlike 501(c)(3) charitable organizations, 501(c)(4)s may engage in unlimited lobbying related to their missions and may participate…
Community Investment in Kentucky
Gerry Brooks (@gerrybrooksprin) shares how organizations like The Foundation for Appalachia and their Sycamore Project are using community investment, research, and on-the-ground organizing, to build toward a healthier future for the region and for Kentucky.
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Protecting the Henry's Fork in Idaho
Kori Keyes (@korikeyes) shares how support for the Henry's Fork Foundation from the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust is helping to protect the land and water that supports wildlife, agriculture, outdoor recreation, and the local communities around Ashton, Idaho.
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2026 Grantmaker Salary and Benefits Report
Publication, Research
The 2026 Grantmaker Salary and Benefits Report contains the most comprehensive and up-to-date data on U.S. philanthropic sector salaries, benefits, and demographic details, with information presented by grantmaker type, foundation type, asset size, and geographic location. The 2026 Grantmaker…
Washington Snapshot: IRS 2026-2027 Priority Guidance Plan
With members of Congress on recess until after the midterm elections, Snapshot will be taking a break until mid-November unless there is breaking news impacting the sector.On Tuesday, the IRS released its 2026-2027 Priority Guidance Plan. The plan details the agency’s priorities through September…
2026 Grantmaker Salary and Benefits Report: Board Compensation Tables
Publication, Research
The 2026 Board Compensation Tables provide foundation board and staff with the tools they need to benchmark their board compensation policies and practices against peers in the field. This report contains data collected through the Council’s 2026 Grantmaker Salary and Benefits Survey and presented…