Council on Foundations
@councilfoundations.bsky.social
The Council cultivates a community of diverse, skilled philanthropic professionals who lead with integrity, serve as ethical stewards, & advocate for progress.
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Registration for #BuildingTogether2026 is now open!
This is your chance to learn and practice the skills and strategies you need for connecting and collaborating across differences.
Join us in Seattle May 4–7. Register now to secure your spot! cof.org/building-tog...
This is your chance to learn and practice the skills and strategies you need for connecting and collaborating across differences.
Join us in Seattle May 4–7. Register now to secure your spot! cof.org/building-tog...
Looking ahead to 2026 with @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social, Council President and CEO Kathleen Enright predicts compassion will boost funding.
Read more predictions from leaders across philanthropy. www.philanthropy.com/opinion/foun...
Read more predictions from leaders across philanthropy. www.philanthropy.com/opinion/foun...
Foundation Giving in 2026
Predictions for the Year Ahead
www.philanthropy.com
November 13, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Looking ahead to 2026 with @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social, Council President and CEO Kathleen Enright predicts compassion will boost funding.
Read more predictions from leaders across philanthropy. www.philanthropy.com/opinion/foun...
Read more predictions from leaders across philanthropy. www.philanthropy.com/opinion/foun...
Registration for #BuildingTogether2026 is now open!
This is your chance to learn and practice the skills and strategies you need for connecting and collaborating across differences.
Join us in Seattle May 4–7. Register now to secure your spot! cof.org/building-tog...
This is your chance to learn and practice the skills and strategies you need for connecting and collaborating across differences.
Join us in Seattle May 4–7. Register now to secure your spot! cof.org/building-tog...
November 12, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Registration for #BuildingTogether2026 is now open!
This is your chance to learn and practice the skills and strategies you need for connecting and collaborating across differences.
Join us in Seattle May 4–7. Register now to secure your spot! cof.org/building-tog...
This is your chance to learn and practice the skills and strategies you need for connecting and collaborating across differences.
Join us in Seattle May 4–7. Register now to secure your spot! cof.org/building-tog...
It's almost #CommunityFndWeek! Download the info you need to celebrate and highlight all the work you do to support your community! cof.org/center-commu...
November 6, 2025 at 9:36 PM
It's almost #CommunityFndWeek! Download the info you need to celebrate and highlight all the work you do to support your community! cof.org/center-commu...
2025 Grantmaker Salary and Benefits Report data shows the gender pay gap among foundation CEOs narrowed, and racial diversity among staff and executives rose.
Read more in @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social. www.philanthropy.com/news/foundat...
Download the report. cof.org/content/2025...
Read more in @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social. www.philanthropy.com/news/foundat...
Download the report. cof.org/content/2025...
Foundations Continue to Diversify Staff, Increase Women CEO Pay
Salaries for women foundation CEOs were 88.1 percent of their male counterparts last year, an increase of nearly 5 percentage points over the previous year, according to a March survey of nearly 1,000...
www.philanthropy.com
November 6, 2025 at 4:59 PM
2025 Grantmaker Salary and Benefits Report data shows the gender pay gap among foundation CEOs narrowed, and racial diversity among staff and executives rose.
Read more in @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social. www.philanthropy.com/news/foundat...
Download the report. cof.org/content/2025...
Read more in @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social. www.philanthropy.com/news/foundat...
Download the report. cof.org/content/2025...
Join the Council and partners Human Rights Funders Network (HRFN) and Philea, for a crucial conversation on the future of funding for global human rights.
Register now: cof.org/event/foreig...
Register now: cof.org/event/foreig...
November 5, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Join the Council and partners Human Rights Funders Network (HRFN) and Philea, for a crucial conversation on the future of funding for global human rights.
Register now: cof.org/event/foreig...
Register now: cof.org/event/foreig...
“When rural communities have access to the right resources, I’ve seen them create innovative and effective solutions.”
Read more from Gary Wilmot of LOR Foundation in @insidephilanthropy.com. www.insidephilanthropy.com/home/rural-i...
Read more from Gary Wilmot of LOR Foundation in @insidephilanthropy.com. www.insidephilanthropy.com/home/rural-i...
Rural Innovation Can Lead the Way — If We Give It the Chance
As federal cuts hit rural places, Gary Wilmot of the LOR Foundation discusses how relatively modest support for often-overlooked rural innovators can pay dividends.
www.insidephilanthropy.com
October 28, 2025 at 2:18 PM
“When rural communities have access to the right resources, I’ve seen them create innovative and effective solutions.”
Read more from Gary Wilmot of LOR Foundation in @insidephilanthropy.com. www.insidephilanthropy.com/home/rural-i...
Read more from Gary Wilmot of LOR Foundation in @insidephilanthropy.com. www.insidephilanthropy.com/home/rural-i...
Help us shine a light on exceptional leaders and initiatives by nominating them for the 2025 Council Awards!
Council members can nominate visionary leaders, innovative organizations, outstanding corporate philanthropists, and bridge builders.
Nominations close December 1.
cof.org/program/coun...
Council members can nominate visionary leaders, innovative organizations, outstanding corporate philanthropists, and bridge builders.
Nominations close December 1.
cof.org/program/coun...
October 23, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Help us shine a light on exceptional leaders and initiatives by nominating them for the 2025 Council Awards!
Council members can nominate visionary leaders, innovative organizations, outstanding corporate philanthropists, and bridge builders.
Nominations close December 1.
cof.org/program/coun...
Council members can nominate visionary leaders, innovative organizations, outstanding corporate philanthropists, and bridge builders.
Nominations close December 1.
cof.org/program/coun...
The Better Stories, Better Language workshop series dives into our research with the Center for Public Interest Communications so you can tell more complex, robust stories about your organization’s work.
Don’t miss out. Register for all three workshops! cof.org/page/better-...
Don’t miss out. Register for all three workshops! cof.org/page/better-...
October 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
The Better Stories, Better Language workshop series dives into our research with the Center for Public Interest Communications so you can tell more complex, robust stories about your organization’s work.
Don’t miss out. Register for all three workshops! cof.org/page/better-...
Don’t miss out. Register for all three workshops! cof.org/page/better-...
Don't forget to mark your calendar for Building Together, May 4-7, 2026!
Registration will open soon. Be among the first to know by joining our early access list. cof.org/event/buildi...
Registration will open soon. Be among the first to know by joining our early access list. cof.org/event/buildi...
October 21, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Don't forget to mark your calendar for Building Together, May 4-7, 2026!
Registration will open soon. Be among the first to know by joining our early access list. cof.org/event/buildi...
Registration will open soon. Be among the first to know by joining our early access list. cof.org/event/buildi...
Every five years, Community Foundations National Standards conducts a full review with the help of volunteers from community foundations across the country!
Fill out the survey to provide feedback on the CFNS program and volunteer for the 2026 review committee. www.surveymonkey.com/r/3GC2VP7
Fill out the survey to provide feedback on the CFNS program and volunteer for the 2026 review committee. www.surveymonkey.com/r/3GC2VP7
October 16, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Every five years, Community Foundations National Standards conducts a full review with the help of volunteers from community foundations across the country!
Fill out the survey to provide feedback on the CFNS program and volunteer for the 2026 review committee. www.surveymonkey.com/r/3GC2VP7
Fill out the survey to provide feedback on the CFNS program and volunteer for the 2026 review committee. www.surveymonkey.com/r/3GC2VP7
🤿Dive even DEEPER into the data.
The GSB Administrative and Program Expense Tables offer even more detailed breakdowns of data by grantmaker type, staff size, geographic location, and asset group.
cof.org/content/2025...
The GSB Administrative and Program Expense Tables offer even more detailed breakdowns of data by grantmaker type, staff size, geographic location, and asset group.
cof.org/content/2025...
October 15, 2025 at 1:34 PM
🤿Dive even DEEPER into the data.
The GSB Administrative and Program Expense Tables offer even more detailed breakdowns of data by grantmaker type, staff size, geographic location, and asset group.
cof.org/content/2025...
The GSB Administrative and Program Expense Tables offer even more detailed breakdowns of data by grantmaker type, staff size, geographic location, and asset group.
cof.org/content/2025...
The #BuildingTogether conference and the Bridging Differences Leadership Cohort helped shape the Goodwill Project – a local, living lab for civil discourse in rural Michigan.
Read more on the Council blog! cof.org/blogs/blog/2...
Read more on the Council blog! cof.org/blogs/blog/2...
October 14, 2025 at 6:56 PM
The #BuildingTogether conference and the Bridging Differences Leadership Cohort helped shape the Goodwill Project – a local, living lab for civil discourse in rural Michigan.
Read more on the Council blog! cof.org/blogs/blog/2...
Read more on the Council blog! cof.org/blogs/blog/2...
Highlighting reliable data from @candiddotorg.bsky.social in our storytelling and advocacy efforts made a real difference in helping lawmakers understand how restricting nonprofits would harm their communities.
Read more. candid.org/blogs/candid...
Read more. candid.org/blogs/candid...
The power of data in advocacy: How we show the sector’s impact with numbers
Candid insights | Using data in advocacy, learn how National Council of Nonprofits, United Philanthropy Forum, and Council on Foundations conveyed the numeric impacts of H.R. 1 on the nonprofit sector...
candid.org
October 10, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Highlighting reliable data from @candiddotorg.bsky.social in our storytelling and advocacy efforts made a real difference in helping lawmakers understand how restricting nonprofits would harm their communities.
Read more. candid.org/blogs/candid...
Read more. candid.org/blogs/candid...
Join the Council and Resetting the Table (RTT) for a training intensive designed to strengthen courageous and constructive communication across differences.
Applications are due October 24, and interviews will follow in early November.
Apply now! cof.org/page/communi...
Applications are due October 24, and interviews will follow in early November.
Apply now! cof.org/page/communi...
October 9, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Join the Council and Resetting the Table (RTT) for a training intensive designed to strengthen courageous and constructive communication across differences.
Applications are due October 24, and interviews will follow in early November.
Apply now! cof.org/page/communi...
Applications are due October 24, and interviews will follow in early November.
Apply now! cof.org/page/communi...
Our Leading Locally All Year Long webinar series explores topics designed specifically for community foundations and place-based funders.
The next session, "Investing in Constructive Journalism," will be Tuesday, October 28, from 3 to 4 p.m. ET.
Register now: cof.org/event/invest...
The next session, "Investing in Constructive Journalism," will be Tuesday, October 28, from 3 to 4 p.m. ET.
Register now: cof.org/event/invest...
October 8, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Our Leading Locally All Year Long webinar series explores topics designed specifically for community foundations and place-based funders.
The next session, "Investing in Constructive Journalism," will be Tuesday, October 28, from 3 to 4 p.m. ET.
Register now: cof.org/event/invest...
The next session, "Investing in Constructive Journalism," will be Tuesday, October 28, from 3 to 4 p.m. ET.
Register now: cof.org/event/invest...
📣 The 2025 Grantmaker Salary and Benefits Report is here!
Dive into the latest trends in full-time staff compensation, benefits, demographics, and more across U.S. foundations.
The full report is free to download for Council members, and survey participants. cof.org/content/2025...
Dive into the latest trends in full-time staff compensation, benefits, demographics, and more across U.S. foundations.
The full report is free to download for Council members, and survey participants. cof.org/content/2025...
October 7, 2025 at 1:54 PM
📣 The 2025 Grantmaker Salary and Benefits Report is here!
Dive into the latest trends in full-time staff compensation, benefits, demographics, and more across U.S. foundations.
The full report is free to download for Council members, and survey participants. cof.org/content/2025...
Dive into the latest trends in full-time staff compensation, benefits, demographics, and more across U.S. foundations.
The full report is free to download for Council members, and survey participants. cof.org/content/2025...
Short answer? Yes, foundations are sticking to their localization commitments despite current challenges in global philanthropy.
Read more in @devex.com. www.devex.com/news/with-us...
Read more in @devex.com. www.devex.com/news/with-us...
With USAID gone, do foundations still care about localization?
A year ago, localization was a watchword for everyone in the development sector. After the Trumpquake, does anyone still care?
www.devex.com
October 6, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Short answer? Yes, foundations are sticking to their localization commitments despite current challenges in global philanthropy.
Read more in @devex.com. www.devex.com/news/with-us...
Read more in @devex.com. www.devex.com/news/with-us...
In case you missed it, season three of the Funding Rural podcast hosted by Erin Borla kicked off last week.
Episode one was recorded live on the #LeadingLocally2025 plenary stage.
You can now watch the full session! www.youtube.com/watch?v=4h9c...
Episode one was recorded live on the #LeadingLocally2025 plenary stage.
You can now watch the full session! www.youtube.com/watch?v=4h9c...
Leading Locally 2025 - Funding the Urban Rural Connection (Full Recording)
YouTube video by Council on Foundations
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October 2, 2025 at 4:01 PM
In case you missed it, season three of the Funding Rural podcast hosted by Erin Borla kicked off last week.
Episode one was recorded live on the #LeadingLocally2025 plenary stage.
You can now watch the full session! www.youtube.com/watch?v=4h9c...
Episode one was recorded live on the #LeadingLocally2025 plenary stage.
You can now watch the full session! www.youtube.com/watch?v=4h9c...
Next week, join the HR Philanthropy Collaborative, a peer group led by Council members that we created to facilitate connections with human resources leaders nationwide.
Register now: cof.org/event/hr-phi...
Not sure if you’re a member? Reach out to our team at [email protected]
Register now: cof.org/event/hr-phi...
Not sure if you’re a member? Reach out to our team at [email protected]
October 1, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Next week, join the HR Philanthropy Collaborative, a peer group led by Council members that we created to facilitate connections with human resources leaders nationwide.
Register now: cof.org/event/hr-phi...
Not sure if you’re a member? Reach out to our team at [email protected]
Register now: cof.org/event/hr-phi...
Not sure if you’re a member? Reach out to our team at [email protected]
2025 Grantmaker Salary and Benefits Report (GSB) Key Findings are here!
This is just a small fraction of the expansive data available in the 2025 GSB Report, which will be available next week.
Learn more and download. cof.org/content/2025...
This is just a small fraction of the expansive data available in the 2025 GSB Report, which will be available next week.
Learn more and download. cof.org/content/2025...
September 30, 2025 at 5:10 PM
2025 Grantmaker Salary and Benefits Report (GSB) Key Findings are here!
This is just a small fraction of the expansive data available in the 2025 GSB Report, which will be available next week.
Learn more and download. cof.org/content/2025...
This is just a small fraction of the expansive data available in the 2025 GSB Report, which will be available next week.
Learn more and download. cof.org/content/2025...
Looking to connect with others working at corporate foundations and giving programs?
Join us on Monday, September 29, for our next Corporate Social Impact Staff Network call.
Council members can register here: cof.org/event/corpor...
Not a member? Reach out to our team [email protected]
Join us on Monday, September 29, for our next Corporate Social Impact Staff Network call.
Council members can register here: cof.org/event/corpor...
Not a member? Reach out to our team [email protected]
September 25, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Looking to connect with others working at corporate foundations and giving programs?
Join us on Monday, September 29, for our next Corporate Social Impact Staff Network call.
Council members can register here: cof.org/event/corpor...
Not a member? Reach out to our team [email protected]
Join us on Monday, September 29, for our next Corporate Social Impact Staff Network call.
Council members can register here: cof.org/event/corpor...
Not a member? Reach out to our team [email protected]
After listening, researching, and consulting with the field, we’ve expanded our suite of legal resources to help community foundations prepare for—and respond to—threats that could shape the charitable sector's future.
Learn more: cof.org/center-commu...
Learn more: cof.org/center-commu...
September 24, 2025 at 7:27 PM
After listening, researching, and consulting with the field, we’ve expanded our suite of legal resources to help community foundations prepare for—and respond to—threats that could shape the charitable sector's future.
Learn more: cof.org/center-commu...
Learn more: cof.org/center-commu...
There’s still time for community foundation staff and board members to register for our FINAL Community Foundation Excellence (CFE) Fundamentals course of 2025!
Join us next week! cof.org/event/commun...
Join us next week! cof.org/event/commun...
September 23, 2025 at 1:13 PM
There’s still time for community foundation staff and board members to register for our FINAL Community Foundation Excellence (CFE) Fundamentals course of 2025!
Join us next week! cof.org/event/commun...
Join us next week! cof.org/event/commun...
Are you managing your foundation’s scholarship program?
Join us tomorrow, September 23, at noon ET for our Scholarships Exchange peer space!
Council members can register here: cof.org/event/schola...
Not a member? Reach out to our team at [email protected]
Join us tomorrow, September 23, at noon ET for our Scholarships Exchange peer space!
Council members can register here: cof.org/event/schola...
Not a member? Reach out to our team at [email protected]
September 22, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Are you managing your foundation’s scholarship program?
Join us tomorrow, September 23, at noon ET for our Scholarships Exchange peer space!
Council members can register here: cof.org/event/schola...
Not a member? Reach out to our team at [email protected]
Join us tomorrow, September 23, at noon ET for our Scholarships Exchange peer space!
Council members can register here: cof.org/event/schola...
Not a member? Reach out to our team at [email protected]
“If you’ve ever adopted a pet, walked through a park, gone to summer camp, or attended college — you’ve relied on a nonprofit. Lose them, and you lose the fabric of daily American life.”
fortune.com/2025/09/07/n...
#GivingIsHereForGood #ShareTheGoodYouDo
fortune.com/2025/09/07/n...
#GivingIsHereForGood #ShareTheGoodYouDo
Nonprofits: You’ll miss them when they’re gone | Fortune
Nonprofits cannot replace government. They have always served to complement the government and the private sector.
fortune.com
September 15, 2025 at 4:03 PM
“If you’ve ever adopted a pet, walked through a park, gone to summer camp, or attended college — you’ve relied on a nonprofit. Lose them, and you lose the fabric of daily American life.”
fortune.com/2025/09/07/n...
#GivingIsHereForGood #ShareTheGoodYouDo
fortune.com/2025/09/07/n...
#GivingIsHereForGood #ShareTheGoodYouDo