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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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Leading Across Differences - October Peer Learning Circle

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This peer learning circle is designed to facilitate connections, build relationships, and foster candid discussion about the rewards and challenges of working to connect and collaborate across differences. Meeting every other month, the peer learning circle provides a supportive environment for…

Latin America and Caribbean Funder Circle - December 2026

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This peer-learning space brings together funders working across Latin America and the Caribbean and is designed to be an informal, peer-led conversation where participants can share experiences and learn from one another as legal, regulatory, and security dynamics continue to shift across the…

Asia-Pacific Funder Circle - December 2026

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This peer-learning space brings together funders working across the Asia-Pacific region and is designed to be an informal, peer-led conversation where participants can share experiences and learn from one another as legal, regulatory, and security dynamics continue to shift across the region. ICNL…

Summary and FAQs: Sanctions on the International Criminal Court

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BackgroundThe International Criminal Court (ICC) is an international court established under the Rome Statute to prosecute individuals for genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and the crime of aggression. On February 6, 2025, President Trump issued Executive Order 14203, establishing a…

2027 Mountaintop Social Impact Executive Fellowship (SIEF)

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The 2027 Mountaintop Social Impact Executive Fellowship is a one-year leadership development program running from June 2027 to May 2028 for leaders in nonprofits, government, philanthropy, and education who want to strengthen their leadership and deepen and scale their impact. It includes executive…

Stories from the Field - Center for Community Foundations

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Gaston Community Foundation celebrates 50 years with $1.1 million investment in local nonprofits — WCNC Charlotte | November 6, 2026Community Foundation President Bob Morris announces retirement — Greenville Journal | October 8, 2026Stateline Community Foundation celebrates 40 years — Beloit Daily…

Stories from the Field Archive

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View Latest StoriesThese Six Place-Based Funders Show Us the Power of Local Philanthropy — Inside Philanthropy | July 27, 2026Delaware Community Foundation invests $650K in Latino-serving organizations, expanding access to bilingual arts initiatives — WHYY | July 27, 2026Quad Cities Community…

Washington Snapshot: 120th Congress

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In case you missed it, this week’s election results mean the 120th Congress will look very different from the 119th. Although 25 House seats and two Senate seats remain uncalled, Democrats will hold majorities in both chambers when members are sworn in early next year.

Shaping the Future: Ideas Ignite

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What can an idea ignite? A spark that stays with you for days. A fresh perspective that changes how you see an issue. A conversation that challenges the status quo and opens new possibilities. When ideas take hold, they can move us forward.Ideas Ignite, one of the three experiences of Shaping the…

Shaping the Future: The Summit

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The Summit, one of the three experiences of Shaping the Future: Philanthropy & Public Policy, is a highly participatory, one-day gathering where attendees will explore fresh ideas together, debate recommendations, and chart a path toward a more modern philanthropic sector. Together, we will…

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