Council on Foundations
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The Council cultivates a community of diverse, skilled philanthropic professionals who lead with integrity, serve as ethical stewards, & advocate for progress.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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]
Our Leading Locally All Year Long series explores topics specifically for community foundations and place-based funders.
The next session, Designing a Foundation for Both Place-Based and Systems Change, will be Thursday, September 18, from 2-3 p.m. ET.
Register now: cof.org/event/design...
The next session, Designing a Foundation for Both Place-Based and Systems Change, will be Thursday, September 18, from 2-3 p.m. ET.
Register now: cof.org/event/design...
September 10, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Our Leading Locally All Year Long series explores topics specifically for community foundations and place-based funders.
The next session, Designing a Foundation for Both Place-Based and Systems Change, will be Thursday, September 18, from 2-3 p.m. ET.
Register now: cof.org/event/design...
The next session, Designing a Foundation for Both Place-Based and Systems Change, will be Thursday, September 18, from 2-3 p.m. ET.
Register now: cof.org/event/design...
In our current climate of toxic polarization, who do you need to be to bridge divides with others?
Join us for a discussion with John Hopkins professor Hahrie Han, author of “Undivided: The Quest for Racial Solidarity in an American Church.”
Register now: cof.org/event/learni...
Join us for a discussion with John Hopkins professor Hahrie Han, author of “Undivided: The Quest for Racial Solidarity in an American Church.”
Register now: cof.org/event/learni...
September 4, 2025 at 2:44 PM
In our current climate of toxic polarization, who do you need to be to bridge divides with others?
Join us for a discussion with John Hopkins professor Hahrie Han, author of “Undivided: The Quest for Racial Solidarity in an American Church.”
Register now: cof.org/event/learni...
Join us for a discussion with John Hopkins professor Hahrie Han, author of “Undivided: The Quest for Racial Solidarity in an American Church.”
Register now: cof.org/event/learni...
Let’s share the impact you make in your communities every day, together.
✅Share your organization's story and use the hashtags #GivingIsHereForGood and #ShareTheGoodYouDo socialpresskit.com/hereforgood
✅Want us to post for you? Fill out this form! We’ll tag you. cof.org/givingishere...
✅Share your organization's story and use the hashtags #GivingIsHereForGood and #ShareTheGoodYouDo socialpresskit.com/hereforgood
✅Want us to post for you? Fill out this form! We’ll tag you. cof.org/givingishere...
September 3, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Let’s share the impact you make in your communities every day, together.
✅Share your organization's story and use the hashtags #GivingIsHereForGood and #ShareTheGoodYouDo socialpresskit.com/hereforgood
✅Want us to post for you? Fill out this form! We’ll tag you. cof.org/givingishere...
✅Share your organization's story and use the hashtags #GivingIsHereForGood and #ShareTheGoodYouDo socialpresskit.com/hereforgood
✅Want us to post for you? Fill out this form! We’ll tag you. cof.org/givingishere...
Our report with the Center for Public Interest Communications helps you talk about the vital work you do in your communities.
We’re excited to offer deeper learning with our Better Stories, Better Language trainings!
The first of three workshops is October 30. Register now: cof.org/event/better...
We’re excited to offer deeper learning with our Better Stories, Better Language trainings!
The first of three workshops is October 30. Register now: cof.org/event/better...
August 28, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Our report with the Center for Public Interest Communications helps you talk about the vital work you do in your communities.
We’re excited to offer deeper learning with our Better Stories, Better Language trainings!
The first of three workshops is October 30. Register now: cof.org/event/better...
We’re excited to offer deeper learning with our Better Stories, Better Language trainings!
The first of three workshops is October 30. Register now: cof.org/event/better...
The 2024 Council on Foundations - Commonfund Study (CCSF) covers 255 private and community foundations. It's the most comprehensive and authoritative study on investment and governance practices in the field.
Download the full report for a deeper dive: cof.org/content/2024...
Download the full report for a deeper dive: cof.org/content/2024...
August 27, 2025 at 8:42 PM
The 2024 Council on Foundations - Commonfund Study (CCSF) covers 255 private and community foundations. It's the most comprehensive and authoritative study on investment and governance practices in the field.
Download the full report for a deeper dive: cof.org/content/2024...
Download the full report for a deeper dive: cof.org/content/2024...
The Community Foundations National Standards Board nomination and application window has been extended!
You’ve got on more week! Apply or nominate a colleague by August 31: www.surveymonkey.com/r/L29M53G
You’ve got on more week! Apply or nominate a colleague by August 31: www.surveymonkey.com/r/L29M53G
August 25, 2025 at 7:52 PM
The Community Foundations National Standards Board nomination and application window has been extended!
You’ve got on more week! Apply or nominate a colleague by August 31: www.surveymonkey.com/r/L29M53G
You’ve got on more week! Apply or nominate a colleague by August 31: www.surveymonkey.com/r/L29M53G
The John T. Gorman Foundation's partnerships with the city of Portland, city of Lewiston, State of Maine, and organizations like Northern Light Health are making a measured impact in the lives of children and families across the state.
cof.org/blogs/blog/2...
cof.org/blogs/blog/2...
August 19, 2025 at 2:17 PM
The John T. Gorman Foundation's partnerships with the city of Portland, city of Lewiston, State of Maine, and organizations like Northern Light Health are making a measured impact in the lives of children and families across the state.
cof.org/blogs/blog/2...
cof.org/blogs/blog/2...