Community Philanthropy Updates
Updates on what is going on at the Council and events around our work with community foundations.
Community Philanthropy Update - November 2025
The Council is planning to deepen its support for the role community foundations play as policy advocates through the upcoming launch of a new, optional, paid membership add-on.
Community Philanthropy Update - October 2025
The Community Foundations National Standards Board (CFNSB) is inviting professionals like you to volunteer for the 2026 National Standards Review Committee, and share feedback on National Standards to help us improve its relevance, clarity, and impact.
Community Foundation Excellence (CFE) Fundamentals Course - Virtual - November 2026
Taught by a variety of seasoned and experienced community foundation leaders and Council experts, this course helps community foundation staff and board members master the unique aspects of the community foundation field. You'll learn about effective practices, get helpful tools and information,…
Community Foundation Excellence (CFE) Fundamentals Course - Virtual - August 2026
Taught by a variety of seasoned and experienced community foundation leaders and Council experts, this course helps community foundation staff and board members master the unique aspects of the community foundation field. You'll learn about effective practices, get helpful tools and information,…
Community Foundation Excellence (CFE) Fundamentals Course - Virtual - May 2026
Taught by a variety of seasoned and experienced community foundation leaders and Council experts, this course helps community foundation staff and board members master the unique aspects of the community foundation field. You'll learn about effective practices, get helpful tools and information,…
Community Foundation Excellence (CFE) Fundamentals Course - Virtual - February 2026
Taught by a variety of seasoned and experienced community foundation leaders and Council experts, this course helps community foundation staff and board members master the unique aspects of the community foundation field. You'll learn about effective practices, get helpful tools and information,…
Community Philanthropy Update - September 2025
There are only two weeks left to participate in the CF Insights Annual Survey for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) before the October 3 deadline!
Community Philanthropy Update - August 2025
A new Community Foundation Legal Support Fund provides funding to support responding to litigation, audits, or investigations.
DOJ Memo and EO Updates: What We Know and What We Are Monitoring
On Wednesday, July 29, the Department of Justice released a memo that included new guidance for federal funding recipients about what the Administration views as unlawful discrimination based on protected characteristics. The memo includes what it calls "non-binding suggestions" to help…
Community Philanthropy Update - July 2025
This month's Community Philanthropy Update announces the beginning of the Fiscal Year 2024 CF Insights survey. Participate before the October 3, 2025 deadline!
Community Philanthropy Update - June 2025
This month's Community Philanthropy Update announces our new Legal Support Fund and expanded legal resources for community foundations will help you navigate growing legal and regulatory threats.
Community Philanthropy Update - May 2025
This month's Community Philanthropy Update recognizes the growing Center for Community Foundations and the added expertise of incoming Chair and Vice Chair of the Community Foundation Advisory Group.
Community Philanthropy Update - April 2025
This month's Community Philanthropy Update focuses on how you can join us and meet the current moment at Leading Locally 2025 in Minneapolis-St. Paul this summer.
Community Philanthropy Update - March 2025
This month's Community Philanthropy Update shares updates on CF Insights Annual Survey results over 600 community foundations in fiscal year 2023 (FY23). This snapshot of growth trends across the field is now live! We hope it helps you build a broader understanding of community foundation…
Exploring the Latest Community Foundation Snapshot: FY23 Annual CF Insights Survey Analysis
Watch the webinar recording as us as we unpack the findings from the CF Insights FY23 Annual Survey, and hear how your peers across the country leverage detailed community foundation business model data to make informed decisions on how to enhance their own operations.
David Rosado, the…
Community Philanthropy Update - February 2025
This month's Community Philanthropy Update is about the Advisory Group for the Center for Community Foundations. You can help inform the Council's work with community foundations by joining the Advisory Group! Apply by February 28.