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How CEOs and Trustees Navigate Change and Transform Foundations “Three Bites to the Apple”
In this publication, foundation CEOs and trustees share their insights and personal stories on how they navigated change and how they overcame setbacks. You’ll also learn about best practices to help you successfully lead your foundation, boards, and staff. This publication is free for Council members (but you must login to download your copy); nonmembers pay $10 for a copy.
Webinar Archive
The webinar archive provides on-demand training on topics important to foundation decision makers.
The Savvy CEO: Advice From Those Who Have Been There
Running a foundation requires many different skills. In this new publication, seasoned foundation executives offer advice and share insights on common issues CEOs and boards face. Learn about tips and strategies to help you on the job.
2007 Grantmakers Salary Tables
Members: use these documents to measure salary ranges and check trends.
Disaster Grantmaking
Become more effective and strategic in addressing disasters by following eight principles of good disaster management. Revised edition includes updated facts, examples and resource list.
Top 10 Ways Private Foundations Can Influence Public Policy
Designed to help all private foundations understand what they can and can’t do in their advocacy activities.
How to Calculate the Public Support Test, Third Edition
Revised edition includes a full explanation of the test and addresses new topics such as how to incorporate income from fundraising activities and advised funds.
Donor-Initiated Fundraising: Issues and Guidelines for Community Foundations, Second Edition
An updated reference guide for legal fundraising activities. Topics include liability concerns and compliance with state and federal contribution rules.
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Career Center: Free For Members!
An Online Resource for Individuals and Organizations
Directory of Member Organizations available online
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Congress Renews IRA Charitable Rollover Incentive
Start planning for 2009
Understanding Philanthropy
A Collection of Resources
Council Launches New Resources for Weathering the Economy
Website and Online Thought Journal Added to Resource Arsenal
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Professional development
Empowering Foundation Leaders - Take Back Control of Your Investments
Are you looking to excel in financial management during challenging economic times? Plan to attend the Council on Foundation's seminar.
Sign up for a webinar today!
Stay abreast of topical issues common to most foundation leaders. Join your colleagues for web-based presentations on investments, finance and foundation law.
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Latest Website changes and additions
Call for Nominations: Committee on Corporate Grantmaking - 01/13/2009
2009
Call for Nominations: Committee on Corporate Grantmaking - 01/13/2009
Policy Action Center - 01/13/2009
Staff - 01/13/2009
Government Relations & Public Policy staff
Family Matters - January 2009 - 01/13/2009
Family Matters - January 2009 - 01/13/2009
to Affinity Groups
Family Matters - January 2009 - 01/13/2009
to Regional Association of Grantmakers
Family Gatherings Upcoming Webinars - 01/13/2009
Upcoming Webinars - 01/13/2009
International Programs - 01/13/2009
The Council's International Programs:
Facilitates responsible and effective grantmaking for international purposes among its members,
Educates the public and U.S. Government about the value and contributions of international grantmaking, and
Supports philanthropy as an essential part of a strengthened
civil society around the world.
International grantmaking is defined here to include grantmaking that crosses borders directly or indirectly as well as domestic grantmaking within any country that advances international understanding and cooperation.
Research - 01/13/2009
The goals of the Council's Research department are:
to increase knowledge about foundations and other grantmakers
to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of its members
to communicate the information it creates and encourage its use by members and others
to support public policy on behalf of foundations and other grantmakers and,
to maintain effective relationships with other institutions that conduct research in support of philanthropy.
These goals are accomplished through the department's various surveys and reports, which are designed to increase knowledge about the board, staff and endowment management practices of foundations and corporate philanthropy programs.
New Survey Data: DAFs Provide the Majority of Grant Funds Awarded - 01/13/2009
Courses, Online Learning, and Resources - 01/12/2009
Family Matters - January 2009 - TEST - 01/12/2009
ESS: Calendar - 01/09/2009
Cancelled: Study Tour for Grantmakers - 01/09/2009
Community Foundation Services Staff - 01/09/2009
Schedule of CCFE Courses - 01/09/2009
These courses help community foundation staff, board members and volunteers master the unique aspects of the community foundation field.
Community Foundation-Media Learning Seminar in Miami this winter - v2 - 01/09/2009
Call for Concepts – Fall Conference for Community Foundations - 01/08/2009
Easy Ways to Use the Community Leadership Framework - 01/07/2009
CFLeads newsletter - January 2008
Young Foundation Leaders - 01/06/2009
PAN - Best Practices - 01/06/2009
Invite to 2009 Family Conference
Community Foundations Leadership Team Meeting - 01/06/2009
Restricted to Community Foundations Leadership Team members and limited Council on Foundations staff, this area is a secure workplace containing
- meeting agenda details
- preparatory materials
- a schedule of future CFLT meetings and conference calls
- detailed contact information for committee members
- hotel information
- orientation materials for new members
National Day of Service 2009 - 01/05/2009
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