The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts provides holistic support to nonprofits by mentoring them through the grant application process and helping build capacity. New on the blog, learn how their approach to grantmaking emphasizes trust, accessibility, and human connection to empower organizations like the Academic Leadership Association. https://hubs.ly/Q030kvxQ0
Council on Foundations
Philanthropic Fundraising Services
Washington, District of Columbia 38,092 followers
Shared purpose. Collective voice. Greater impact.
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
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- 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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#MeetAMember – William Penn Foundation The William Penn Foundation is committed to expanding access to resources and opportunities that promote a more vital and just Philadelphia and the surrounding region. They recently awarded a four-year, $8 million grant to the Philadelphia Cultural Fund to manage an initiative providing small arts and culture organizations with general operating support grants and capacity strengthening services. https://hubs.ly/Q030dVMY0
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Join us in celebrating our 2024 Council Award Winners! 🏅 Distinguished Service Award winner Darren Walker, President, Ford Foundation 🏅 Outstanding Corporate Philanthropy Leadership Award winner Tiffany Benjamin, CEO, Humana Foundation Thank you for your dedication to advancing the greater good in philanthropy and our world. 👏 Find out more: https://hubs.ly/Q0302qM70
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Join us in celebrating our 2024 Council Award Winners! 🏅 Distinguished Service Award winner Darren Walker, President, Ford Foundation 🏅 Outstanding Corporate Philanthropy Leadership Award winner Tiffany Benjamin, CEO, Humana Foundation Thank you for your dedication to advancing the greater good in philanthropy and our world. 👏 Find out more: https://hubs.ly/Q0302qM70
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Philanthropy has a responsibility to ensure charitable dollars are used responsibly and do not support hate, extremism, or violence. This new resource, “Values-Aligned Philanthropy: Discussing Responsible Giving with Donors” is a guide to help foundations communicate with donors about policies that align charitable giving with their mission. Download for free: https://hubs.ly/Q0301dsF0
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With the incoming Trump administration, there’s an opportunity for the philanthropic sector to reimagine effective giving with more flexible, long-term support. Learn more in Devex: https://hubs.ly/Q02_YzjH0
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#MembershipMonday Benefit Spotlight 🔦 Leading Locally 2025 Registration Discount We can’t wait to gather in Minneapolis-St. Paul this summer for #LeadingLocally2025! Council members receive discounted pricing. Register before February 28 to lock in the lowest registration rate. Learn more about next year’s event and register now: https://hubs.ly/Q02_MH3S0
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In January the 119th Congress will be sworn in and get to work. The final webinar in our “Looking to 2025” series will dive into the dynamics of the new Congress and how we expect the shifting policy environment to impact philanthropy. We’ll also discuss the upcoming 2025 tax bill and how you can act to ensure philanthropy’s priorities are included. Register now: https://hubs.ly/Q02-Xr4d0
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Excited for #FOTH25, and we can't wait to see all of you in Washington, DC in February!
📢 Important Update: New Dates for Foundations on the Hill 2025 🗓️ We're announcing new dates for #FOTH25: February 23-26, 2025 📌 JW Marriott Washington, D.C. ❓ Why the change? The newly released Congressional calendar showed our original dates falling during recess. We've adjusted to ensure our sector can have meaningful engagement with legislators and maximum impact for our advocacy efforts during what will be an extremely important legislative session. What you need to know: ✅ Already registered? Your registration automatically transfers ✅ Hotel reservations in our block will be automatically updated ✅ Same great programming, new dates ✅ Registration remains open! Foundations on the Hill will continue to be the premier advocacy event for the philanthropic sector, bringing together sector leaders, advocates, and policymakers to strengthen our collective voice on Capitol Hill. #philanthropy #advocacy #publicpolicy #FoundationsOnTheHill #FOTH25 Council on Foundations Independent Sector
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The application window for the 2025-26 Career Pathways Cohort will open January 7 through March 3, 2025. 🎓 Get started now! https://hubs.ly/Q02_rPgx0 If you have questions, join us for a virtual info session January 15 from 2:00 -3:00 pm ET to learn more about the Career Pathways program and application process. https://hubs.ly/Q02_rmF60
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