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Council Resources for Responding to COVID-19
Curated resources from the Council on Foundations that may be helpful for responding to COVID-19.
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Philanthropy Exchange
COVID-19 Survivors Fund – Open Exchange
Fees on COVID-19 Funds – Open Exchange
COVID Related Support for Child…
Council News & Announcements Regarding COVID-19
Council Commitments during COVID-19
Updated February 24, 2021
This is an important time to leverage our leadership voice on behalf of our sector. Alongside partner philanthropy networks, we’ve lifted our voice throughout the pandemic in calls to action around policy and philanthropic practice,…
External Resources for Responding to COVID-19
Updated November 9, 2021
Access Council legal, FAQs, public policy resources and more on the Council Resources for Responding to COVID-19 page.
Reopening the Workplace
Cushman & Wakefield – Recovery Readiness: A How-To Guide for Reopening Your Workplace
Organizational Operations
Council of…
Foundations in the News
Philanthropy in the News
Chronicle of Philanthropy Coverage
Inside Philanthropy Coverage
United Philanthropy Forum: "Joint PSO Statement: Keep Equity at the Forefront in Philanthropy's Response to Coronavirus"
DAFNE: "Italian Foundations Emergency Response"
Grant Oliphant: "COVID-19: A test of…
Global Philanthropy Update - January 2020
Happy 2020! January has kicked off with a bang as we’ve been hard at work at the Council to develop exciting programs, publications, and avenues for engagement in 2020 and beyond. I’m excited to share more about the work of our global program as the year progresses and I look forward to continuing…
Global Philanthropy Update - October 2019
From Greta Thunberg’s passionate climate advocacyto concerns about the efficacy of multilateralism that the UN represents, there was no shortage of news from the 74th UN General Assembly. Despite only having ten years left to achieve the SDGs, recent reports are bleak. Of more than 1,000 CEOs…
Global Philanthropy Update - August 2019
We’re only a month away from the 74th UN General Assembly (UNGA) – and the world still has significant work to do if we are to meet the development thresholds set in the SDGs.
This slow progress combined with a new wave of gun violence and hate crimes in the United States, alongside civil unrest…
Global Philanthropy Update - July 2019
The United Nations' annual mid-year High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) finished earlier this week. I was in New York to join several events and enjoyed connecting with a broad variety of organizations and people working to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030, including many…
Global Philanthropy Update—June 2019
I’ve been thinking about Sudan recently. Protests began in Sudan during December of last year, eventually leading to a military coup and arrest of Former President Omar al-Bashir. Yet, these protests continue. Some reports say more than 128 people have been killed in these protests. As this year is…
Global Philanthropy Update - April 2019
We’re less than two weeks away from Leading Together 2019. We’ve been busy preparing a great program with fantastic speakers representing diverse perspectives. Best of all, it’s not too late to register!
Additionally, we’ve updated the full global preconference program with all of the speakers and…
Global Philanthropy Update - November 2018
Although votes in some races are still being counted, we know the results of the US midterm election will lead to changes in Washington in the new year that may impact global grantmakers. From changing Congressional committee leaders to upcoming reviews of US foreign assistance and the 2020 budget…
Global Philanthropy Update - October 2018
It’s an exciting month at the Council! We are honored to announce that Kathleen P. Enright will be our new President and CEO, effective March 5. She will provide the kind of strong, forward-thinking leadership the field of philanthropy needs in this moment of unprecedented change, opportunity, and…
Global Philanthropy Update - September 2018
September is a month of global conversations and events for the development community. As important actors in the global movement to achieve the ambitious targets within the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030, foundations play a vital role in this community.
Earlier this month, foundation…
Global Philanthropy Update - July 2018
The UN’s High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) in New York City this month was an opportunity for governments and partners to review global progress on achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). During the meetings, 47 countries completed Voluntary National Reviews to show progress on the SDGs…
The Foreign Agent Registration Act and U.S. Nonprofits Working Internationally
In June 2018, we saw concerning new developments related to the use of the Foreign Agent Registration Act (FARA) in targeting U.S. non-profits that also work internationally. The House Committee on Natural Resources sent a letter to the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) as part of an…
Global Philanthropy Update - May 2018
Over the last month, I’ve seen growing attention to discussions about power in philanthropy.
In early May, the Council co-hosted an event launching the new Grantcraft guide around #ShiftThePower . The packed room of attendees discussed how community philanthropy can create local leadership, both as…