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About the Council

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The Council on Foundations is a nonprofit membership association that serves as a guide for philanthropies as they advance the greater good. Building on our 75-year history, the Council supports over 1,000 member organizations in the United States and around the world to build trust in philanthropy…

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The generosity of our funding partners makes the Council’s work possible, bringing us closer to achieving our vision where philanthropy is a trusted partner in advancing the greater good.General Operating Support allows us to strengthen bonds between funders, represent our membership to the public…

2026 Amendments to India's Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA)

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This page will be updated as new information becomes available. Please bookmark it for future reference. Last updated August 26, 2026.India’s Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) is the cornerstone law regulating how nonprofits in India receive foreign funding, including from U.S.-based…

2026 Changes to Mexico’s Anti-Money Laundering Law

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This page will be updated as new information becomes available. Please bookmark it for future reference. Last updated August 26, 2026.Mexico’s Federal Law for the Prevention and Identification of Transactions with Illicitly Sourced Funds (LFPIORPI) is the country’s primary anti-money laundering law…

Community Foundations National Standards®

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Learn more about the Value of National StandardsThe Intersection of Public Policy and Community Foundations National StandardsCommunity foundation leaders take seriously their role and commitment to serve and support their communities. To demonstrate this to lawmakers and the people in their…

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We demonstrate our commitment by: Cultivating a talented, diverse, and inclusive workforce  Providing opportunities to grow and advance Providing competitive total compensation and rewards packages Fostering a work environment that allows all employees to shine their brightest…

Info Session: CF Leadership Coalition Policy and Communications Add-On - September 2026

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For over 75 years, the Council on Foundations has worked to support the nation’s community foundations, acting as a voice for them in Washington, D.C. while providing essential policy guidance and resources. Now, through the new CF Leadership Coalition, Policy and Communications Add-On, Council…

Increasing Giving During COVID-19: Thoughts for Philanthropy

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In response to the COVID-19 health crisis and Philanthropy’s Commitment Pledge, funders around the globe have committed to loosening grant restrictions, converting grants to general operating support and more. However, many foundations have questions about if they should and can increase giving…

2026 UN General Assembly Philanthropic Side Events

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Sunday, September 20, 20262026 Concordia Annual Summit September 20 - 23 | 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. ET | In-PersonPhilanthropies Represented: Novartis Foundation, AB InBev Foundation, The National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation, and more. Learn More Monday, September 21, 2026Ceres…

2024 Grantmaker Salary and Benefits Survey (GSB)

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Since 1980, the Council's Grantmaker Salary and Benefits (GSB) Survey has provided the sector with the most comprehensive data on staff composition and compensation in the United States. Grantmakers rely on this annual report to plan budgets, benchmark personnel policies and practices, determine…

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