#MembershipMonday Benefit Spotlight 🔦 Disaster Grantmaking Resources Recovery efforts are already underway across the Southeast following Hurricane Helene. Remember, members get free access to all the Council’s resources on disaster grantmaking. Join the Council and review our resources: https://hubs.ly/Q02Sd7w20
Council on Foundations
Philanthropic Fundraising Services
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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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- Philanthropic Fundraising Services
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- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, District of Columbia
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- Nonprofit
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- 1949
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Washington, District of Columbia 20037, US
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Updates
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Our friends at Philanthropy Southeast have been compiling resources to support those affected by Hurricane Helene and communities in need. They're continuing to update this list as more information becomes available. Here's how to help: https://hubs.ly/Q02Sc_B10
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⭐ Philanthropy Jobs Roundup ⭐ Lots on the jobs board this week! Check out these open #Nonprofit and #PhilanthropyJobs with Council members. The Dallas Foundation, Vice President of Marketing https://bit.ly/4dKdGbv Santa Barbara Foundation, Director of Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships https://bit.ly/3BCuHXp Innovia Foundation, Chief Philanthropy Officer https://bit.ly/3ZKi8U4 Princeton Area Community Foundation, President & Chief Executive Officer https://bit.ly/4dy5kTY ⚠️ Don’t forget these open roles, too! ⚠️ Annie E. Casey Foundation, Program Associate, Data Tools & Measurement https://bit.ly/3BAvg3Y North Carolina Community Foundation, Business Director & Controller https://bit.ly/3BDuwLq The David and Lucile Packard Foundation, Grants Management Coordinator https://bit.ly/4dwuanj McKnight Foundation, Program and Grants Associate https://hubs.ly/Q02RGdkg0 The Council on Foundations Career Center connects nonprofit and philanthropy sector employers with thousands of qualified nonprofit professionals. Want to be featured in the bi-weekly roundup? Post your open positions: https://hubs.ly/Q02RGwwc0
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Each month our legal team answers pressing questions that impact our members. September's Community Philanthropy Update focused on State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) distributions and how to take advantage of Elective Pay tax credits to support community foundations. Remy Barnwell, Esq., Staff Counsel, answered this month's question about IRS restrictions on qualified charitable distributions and contributing to donor-advised funds. 🙋♀️ 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!
September: Qualified Charitable Distributions and Donor-Advised Funds
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#MeetAMember - Community Foundation Tampa Bay Community Foundation Tampa Bay is dedicated to helping locally and across the state in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Their Critical Needs List includes support for local recovery efforts. Community Foundation Tampa Bay is currently matching contributions from fundholders who donate to one of the requests on the list. Learn more about their efforts: https://hubs.ly/Q02RGQHV0
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Donor-advised funds (DAFs) offer donors flexibility and tax benefits. But how do funders explain DAFs to folks outside the philanthropic sphere? And how can DAFs support nonprofits? Read the latest in Candid for a comprehensive guide on DAFs, including their benefits, mechanics, and strategies for nonprofits to engage DAF donors. https://bit.ly/4dv6gZe
What you need to know right now about donor-advised fund giving
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Hurricane Helene devastated the Southeast, but folks on the ground are already working tirelessly to recover and rebuild. Efforts are underway to restore power, clear roads, and provide aid to those affected. As various local, state and regional community foundations and philanthropic institutions establish response funds for disaster recovery, we will keep these resources up to date. https://hubs.ly/Q02RJfKq0
Philanthropy's Response to 2024 US Storms
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We’re co-sponsoring the Center for Disaster Philanthropy webinar, “Hurricane Helene: How funders can support recovery,” on Thursday, October 3. Join us to learn more about the storm’s impact, even well beyond where it made landfall and what funders can do. There's still time to register: https://bit.ly/485pRhT
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#MembershipMonday Benefit Spotlight 🔦 Trainings Savings Did you know that we offer a range of training courses designed to boost your skills on topics that matter to you? A few are coming up soon: ⭐Global Grantmaking Essentials, Oct. 9 (SOLD OUT) ⭐Community Foundation Excellence (CFE) Fundamentals Course, Nov. 13 Council members can attend these trainings at discounted rates! Join us: https://hubs.ly/Q02RwgxG0
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In our new report, the Council – in partnership with Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement (PACE) and New Pluralists – surveyed 133 foundations and conducted 43 in-depth interviews with philanthropic leaders to examine how organizations are counteracting polarization in their communities. Download the full report: https://hubs.ly/Q02Rvl3f0