Brad Ward discusses what differentiates community foundations from other philanthropic groups, and outlines upcoming in-person and online opportunities for learning and networking.
Community Foundation Updates
Monthly updates on what is going on at the Council around our work with community foundations.
Brad Ward talks about his #GivingTuesday inspiration, Legal Matters updates, member spotlights, and more.
Brad Ward discusses the recent tragic events across the country, outlining the role philanthropy can play in healing communities and working on the systemic issues around violent acts.
Brad Ward provides an update on news from the Council, including the announcement of a new president and CEO, as well as information on new tools and resources for community foundations.
Brad Ward discusses disaster response resources, DAFs and the upcoming CEO Roundtable, new tools, and more in the September issue of Community Philanthropy Update.
Brad Ward provides an update on his recent trip to visit community foundations across the Midwest with Gene Cochrane, as well as the lessons they learned from the many conversations they had with industry leaders.
Last month at Legal Matters in Milwaukee, among the 50 community foundation colleagues in attendance, I argued that a newly defined role for community foundations is solidifying for the field. That role is to create the atmosphere, culture, and ecosystem for shared ownership of community.
Brad Ward describes the scholarship slump, as well as new events and resources for Council members in the June newsletter.
On Monday, April 30, 2018, the Community Foundations National Standards Board (CFNSB), a supporting organization of the Council on Foundations, announced four new board members.