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Building an Inclusive Economy
By: Mary ThomasOur economic landscape today looks very different than it did 25 years ago. This pattern of change will inevitably continue as technological advancements are rapidly introduced to the...
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By: Javier Alberto SotoLeadershipAnyone who has had the responsibility of putting together a team has wrestled with the challenge of determining who will be the best match for the positions that need...
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Data Shows More Needs to be Done to Bring Widespread Prosperity to the South
By: Stephen ShermanInclusive Economic ProsperitySECF is partnering with the Council on Foundations to promote the first Inclusive Economic Prosperity Convening in the South, May 23-24, hosted by The...
View ArticleCareer Pathways Turns Experience into Effectiveness
By: Steve PearsonThe Career Pathways program is designed for leaders like me. I have a proven track record of leadership, and I offer extensive experience in cultivating strategic relationships and...
View ArticleCorporate Philanthropy Update—May 2018
By: Lindsay MasonLeading Corporate PhilanthropyI can’t believe the month of May is almost over and I am embarking on my 60th day at the Council! I have enjoyed meeting various corporate foundations and...
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Meet the 2018 Interns
By: Randall WilliamsEmerging LeadersI have been eager to intern at the Council on Foundations since I received my acceptance letter. While coming into this experience, I did not know what exactly the...
View ArticleThe Foreign Agent Registration Act and U.S. Nonprofits Working Internationally
By: Natalie RossGlobal PhilanthropyIn 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...
View ArticleCorporate Philanthropy Newsletter: April 2018
By: Lindsay MasonLeading Corporate PhilanthropyAs I begin my tenure at the Council as your Corporate Philanthropy Director, I am truly delighted to work with such a diverse portfolio of companies and...
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Private Philanthropy Update - May 2018
By: Talia RiveraOn April 23, the Council on Foundations hosted an invitation-only event at the Surdna Foundation in New York to talk about Race, Poverty and Trust. Our featured speaker, Tiziana...
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Community Philanthropy Update—June 2018
By: Brad WardCommunity Foundation UpdatesAs we enter summer, it’s the time of year when many in the community foundation world may be experiencing what I used to call “the scholarship slump.” When I...
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Corporate Philanthropy Update - June 2018
By: Lindsay MasonSince arriving at the Council, I have regularly heard from members about how important employee engagement programs are to their overall corporate philanthropy strategy. I know this...
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Global Philanthropy Update - June 2018
By: Natalie RossLast week, I attended the U.S. Conference of Mayor’s 86th Annual Meeting, joining a panel to discuss the diverse ways cities partner with foundations. The panel highlighted examples of...
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Growing a Community of Philanthropy
By: Tracy J. YellenStrengthening CommunitiesThe word ”philanthropy” means the love of humanity. It manifests itself as generosity by individuals and organizations for the public good. We’ve seen...
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How Winning the Scrivner Award Aided Innovation
By: Noah AtencioChildren, Youth, and FamilyHealthMental HealthThe inaugural cohort of innovators waiting for the grand prize announcement.It was the 1980’s and Robert Scrivner was leading the way to...
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By: Javier Alberto SotoLeadershipAnyone who has had the responsibility of putting together a team has wrestled with the challenge of determining who will be the best match for the positions that need...
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Community Philanthropy Update—July 2018
By: Brad WardLast month at Legal Matters in Milwaukee, among the 50 community foundation colleagues in attendance, I argued that a newly defined role for community foundations is solidifying for the...
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The Spartanburg Foundation and the Northside Development Group Create Change
By: Mary L. ThomasChildren, Youth, and FamilyPartnerships and CollaborationsEditor's Note: This is part one of a series focusing on the winners of the 2018 Secretary’s Award for Public-Philanthropic...
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Connecting the Dots between Housing and Health in Chicago
By: Debbie ReznickHealthHomelessnessHousingPartnerships and CollaborationsEditor's Note: This is part of our series focusing on the winners of the 2018 Secretary’s Award for Public-Philanthropic...
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Community Foundation Convenes Support for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
By: Les GarnerEmerging LeadersInclusive Economic ProsperityEditor's Note: This is part of our series focusing on the winners of the 2018 Secretary’s Award for Public-Philanthropic Partnerships. A few...
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Global Philanthropy Update - July 2018
By: Natalie RossGlobal PhilanthropyGlobal Program UpdatesThe UN’s High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) in New York City this month was an opportunity for governments and partners to review global progress...
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