Healing Divisions: A National Day of Racial Healing
By: Floyd MillsStrengthening CommunitiesAs the nation approaches the inauguration of the 45th President of the United States, our society remains conflicted on our ability to be united as a people. We...
View ArticleThe ABCs of FATF: What Nonprofits Need to Know in 2017 and Beyond
By: Natalie RossLara KalwinskiGlobal PhilanthropyIn both 2015 and 2016, the Council on Foundations worked closely with a global nonprofit coalition to advocate for changes to the Financial Action Task...
View ArticleA Brave and Bold Move
By: Kyle PetersonLeadershipMy wife and I met as Peace Corps volunteers in Sierra Leone in 1987. Three decades later, we were living on the East Coast, both enjoying fulfilling work in social sector...
View ArticleFive Trends in Philanthropic Capital
By: Sampriti GanguliOur field is of course focused first and foremost on impact. That’s the reason we get up and do the work we do every day. But for me, the trends to watch this year are all related...
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Global Philanthropy Update — January 2017
By: Natalie RossGlobal PhilanthropyGlobal Program UpdatesDid you march with the millions of women in cities around the world last week? Or watch President Trump’s inauguration last Friday? Here in...
View ArticleCorporate Philanthropy Update — January 2017
By: Jeff WestLeading Corporate PhilanthropyHappy new year!In the last few months, I’ve reached out to many of you to introduce myself, learn more about your foundations, and discuss ways that we can...
View ArticleWhat I'm Learning in Career Pathways
By: Ling Woo LiuEmerging LeadersLeadershipProfessional DevelopmentLast October, I received an email about an HR nonprofit diversity conference in San Francisco. I forwarded the email to our HR...
View ArticleCelebrating National African American History Month
By: Floyd MillsDiversity, Equity, and InclusionFebruary marks the observance of National African American History Month, a commemoration with origins dating back to 1926 when Dr. Carter G. Woodson...
View ArticleFive Trends in Learning and Evaluation
By: Meg LongProfessional DevelopmentEvaluation and philanthropic learning are essential to driving social change. Here are five trends to look out for in 2017 – and likely beyond:1. Integrating...
View ArticleDoes Trump's Immigration Executive Order Impact My Foundation?
By: Natalie RossLara KalwinskiDiversity, Equity, and InclusionGlobal PhilanthropyRace and EthnicityStrengthening CommunitiesTrending in Legal AffairsBasic Rights and Rules for Foundations working with...
View ArticleObservations from the Field: Vikki Spruill
By: Vikki SpruillOver the past several months, Council staff have held conversations with foundation leaders who are grappling with how to understand philanthropy’s role as the new Administration...
View ArticleCommunity Foundations February Update
By: Brad WardCommunity Foundation UpdatesThe nature of disruption has been on my mind recently. Our friends at the Greater New Orleans Foundation are coordinating a Helping our Neighbors: Tornado...
View ArticleWhy Standards Matter
By: Bernadette HellmannLeadershipThe community foundations in the U.S. are not only the oldest in the world, they are certainly the wealthiest and probably the most resilient. They have paved the way...
View ArticleNew Podcast: Philanthropy Hour's Conversation with Vikki Spruill
By: Elizabeth KrempleyLeadershipCouncil President and CEO Vikki Spruill sat down with Philanthropy Hour’s Greg Cherry for an intimate conversation about the impact and value of American philanthropy...
View ArticleWhy Become a National Standards Reviewer? Two Perspectives
By: Sandi RoehrigSally CrossCommunity Foundation UpdatesSandi Roehrig, Executive Director, Fond du Lac Area FoundationMany years ago the community foundation executives in Wisconsin met to collectively...
View ArticleHere’s the IRS’s Dirty Dozen List of Tax Scams
By: Lara KalwinskiTrending in Legal AffairsIt’s officially tax season when the IRS releases its Dirty Dozen List of Tax Scams. We know Council members work hard to be on the right side of the law, but...
View ArticleA Voice for Philanthropy: What the Council Means to Me
By: Sherry P. MagillLeadershipPartnerships and CollaborationsPublic PolicyIn April, my tenure as chair of the Council on Foundations’ Board of Directors will end, and I will near completion of my board...
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Celebrating International Women's Day
By: Floyd MillsDiversity, Equity, and InclusionToday is International Women’s Day (IWD). Celebrated on March 8 of every year, IWD celebrates women around the world and their achievements. IWD has been...
View ArticleWhat Happens When the U.S. Sanctions U.S. Charities?
By: Lara KalwinskiTrending in Legal AffairsDo you know what happens when the U.S. sanctions U.S. charities? If you answered no, you wouldn’t be alone. It can lead to funds being frozen indefinitely,...
View ArticleCommunity Philanthropy Update — March 2017
By: Brad WardCommunity Foundation UpdatesIn my humble opinion, this month ushers in some of the greatest occasions: March Madness, St. Patrick’s Day, and the first day of spring. What more could you...
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