Our expert legal team is hosting an interactive training August 21-22 for corporate foundations and giving programs. Get answers to your burning questions about issues like self-dealing, excess business holdings, UPMIFA, and potential penalties. Session topics are interactive, based on participants' interests and questions. Don’t miss it! Register now: https://bit.ly/3SOLHiV
Council on Foundations
Philanthropic Fundraising Services
Washington, District of Columbia 36,527 followers
Shared purpose. Collective voice. Greater impact.
About us
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 almost 75-year history, the Council supports over 800 member organizations in the United States and around the world to build trust in philanthropy, expand pathways to giving, engage broader perspectives and co-create solutions that will lead to a better future for all. Learn more about the Council and become a member by visiting www.cof.org.
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http://www.cof.org
External link for Council on Foundations
- Industry
- Philanthropic Fundraising Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1949
Locations
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Primary
1255 23rd St NW
Suite 200
Washington, District of Columbia 20037, US
Employees at Council on Foundations
Updates
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As everyday giving slows, grantmakers have an opportunity to be better partners to the organizations they support and invest in the strategies and tools that nurture generosity. Andrew Dunckelman, deputy director of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation’s Philanthropic Partnerships Team shares the ways in which institutional philanthropy can reinvigorate everyday donors. Read in The Chronicle of Philanthropy: https://bit.ly/3Ajq6sG
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There's still time to apply to join the Community Foundations National Standards Board (CFNSB)! Serve your community, lead alongside experienced peers, and build a strong network as a CFNSB member. Apply or nominate a colleague today: https://bit.ly/3Amdl0s Application/Nominations deadline EXTENDED until, August 31, 2024.
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#MeetAMember The Lilly Endowment The Lilly Endowment is investing $4.6 million to support 18 local organizations in Indianapolis addressing gun violence. These grants will fund programs focused on mentorship, mental health, job training, and community outreach. https://bit.ly/4coS7w8
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Launch your philanthropy career 🚀 The Council's job board is packed with the latest philanthropy gigs. Get found by top employers, polish your resume with free tips, and land your next role with a nonprofit, foundation, or philanthropic organization. Sign up for regular alerts and customize your search: https://bit.ly/4cntIXK
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👋Meet Yoo-Jin Kang, our Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Programs at the Council! Learn about her background, insights, and passion for building a more equitable future in our latest blog. Not sure where to start your own DEI journey? Book a 1:1 DEI Discovery consultation with Yoo-Jin today. https://bit.ly/4dXYB6H
Meet the Council Expert! Q&A with Yoo-Jin Kang, Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Programs
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#MembershipMonday Benefit Spotlight 🔦 MFL: Scholarships As Fall semester approaches, stay ahead of the curve on scholarship grantmaking. Mastering Foundation Law: Scholarships, offers expert insights into the current legal landscape and best practices. Available for purchase, free for members! https://bit.ly/3SJnWZy
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Calling all our amazing members! ✨ Do you have a project or program that you're excited about? We'd love to feature you on our social channels! Tell us about it in the comments below or reach out to our team: https://bit.ly/4dy5H1w
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#MeetAMember – The Minneapolis Foundation The Minneapolis Foundation announced over $500,000 in grants from their Fund for Safe Communities to 18 organizations working to prevent community violence. With these funds, organizations provide Minneapolis residents with violence prevention, intervention, restoration, and resilience programs. https://bit.ly/3yDIRX8
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Each month our legal team answers pressing questions that impact our members. July’s Community Philanthropy Update focused on advocacy and how to appropriately fund lobbying efforts as a 501c(3). Here’s what Remy Barnwell, Esq., Staff Counsel, shared about how to navigate the 501(h)-expenditure test. 🙋♀️ Have more questions? Council members receive the Community Philanthropy Update right to their inbox, can access our suite of legal resources, and get one-on-one support for FREE from our legal team!
July: Understanding the 501(h) Expenditure Test
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