https://cof.org/event/foundation-executives-network-june-2026
Foundation Executives Network - June 2026 | Council on Foundations
Join the Foundation Executives Network, a member-only peer group for CEOs, Presidents, and Executive Directors at family, independent, operating, and other...
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https://cof.org/events?page=2
All Events | Council on Foundations
Explore upcoming trainings, webinars, conferences, and more! Our events cover a wide range of topics and skills to sharpen your practice and connect you to...
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https://cof.org/peer-communities/philanthropy-exchange
Philanthropy Exchange | Council on Foundations
The Philanthropy Exchange is the Council’s online community platform which facilitates peer-to-peer connections. The Exchange hosts a variety of discussion...
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https://cof.org/about/press-releases
Press Releases | Council on Foundations
Announcements for our partners in the media. Learn about new work from the Council and why we’re excited to share it with you.
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https://cof.org/event/corporate-social-impact-staff-network-may-call-0
Corporate Social Impact Staff Network - May Call | Council on Foundations
This bi-monthly peer space serves to strengthen and deepen connections and relationships amongst current members, while providing a consistent opportunity for...
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https://cof.org/advocacy/other-public-policy-resources
Other Public Policy Resources | Council on Foundations
The Council uses its voice to promote policies that allow the philanthropic sector to remain vibrant, inclusive, innovative, and effective
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https://cof.org/advocacy/federal-partnerships
Federal Partnerships | Council on Foundations
In 2008, during the Obama Administration’s transition, Valerie Jarrett, then Senior Advisor to President Obama, was the featured speaker at a Council Policy...
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https://cof.org/topic/values-aligned-philanthropy
Values-Aligned Philanthropy | Council on Foundations
.float-md-end { margin-left:1rem; } Definitions of Hate and Extremism Learn more about what constitutes a hate group and extremism with definitions from...
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https://cof.org/about
About the Council | Council on Foundations
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...
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https://cof.org/advocacy/tax-changes-affecting-foundations
2025 Tax Reform | Council on Foundations
Tax reform is here. It's more important now than ever for the philanthropic sector to raise its voice and make sure our Members of Congress know our priorities!
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https://cof.org/person/communications-team
Communications Team | Council on Foundations
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https://cof.org/programs-services/corporate-philanthropy
Corporate Philanthropy Programs & Services | Council on Foundations
The Council has served corporate philanthropy since 1964. As a national steward of corporate philanthropy over the years, we have fostered networks of...
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https://cof.org/resources/legal-resources-team
Legal Resources Team | Council on Foundations
As a benefit of membership, voting members have access to the Council on Foundations’ attorneys and legal staff, who provide detailed information and education...
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https://cof.org/content/executive-leadership
Executive Leadership | Council on Foundations
Join us in conversation with your peers to strengthen relationships, learn from one another, and build long-term partnerships.
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https://cof.org/resources/sample-documents
Sample Documents | Council on Foundations
Our Legal Resources team is available to provide members with sample documents and templates that can be customized to fit your foundation’s work or help guide...
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https://cof.org/events/past-events
Past Events | Council on Foundations
Explore our event archive.
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https://cof.org/peer-groups/by-foundation-type
Peer Groups By Foundation Type | Council on Foundations
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https://cof.org/page/our-20-year-strategic-direction-building-trust-philanthropy
Our 20-Year Strategic Direction: Building Trust in Philanthropy | Council on Foundations
Strengthening Trust in PhilanthropyIn 2021, the Council on Foundations launched a 20-year strategic direction to strengthen trust in philanthropy by embracing...
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https://cof.org/content/terms-use
Terms of Use | Council on Foundations
Acceptance of Terms By accessing this website (the
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https://cof.org/event/building-together-2026
Building Together 2026 | Council on Foundations
Building Together 2026 is the place to be for people working in philanthropy who are eager to connect and collaborate across differences. This isn’t your...
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https://cof.org/event/leading-across-differences-june-peer-learning-circle
Leading Across Differences - June Peer Learning Circle | Council on Foundations
Designed to facilitate connections, build relationships, and foster candid discussion about the rewards and challenges of working to connect and collaborate...
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https://cof.org/building-together-2026/about
Building Together 2026 - About | Council on Foundations
About Building TogetherBuilding Together is a three-day leadership development conference designed for philanthropy professionals — at all levels and in all...
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https://cof.org/resources/all
All Resources | Council on Foundations
All publications, research, whitepapers, sample documents, toolkit, webinar recording, and legal compliance guidance on our website. We recommend you use the...
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https://cof.org/country-notes/africa
Country Notes - Africa | Council on Foundations
The Council on Foundations maintains a regularly updated library of resources for making grants in specific countries. Country Notes are widely used by U.S....
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https://cof.org/topic/advocacy-and-lobbying
Advocacy and Lobbying | Council on Foundations
Foundations can be a powerful voice. Find resources and information about how Foundations can participate in shaping public policy as well as guidance...
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https://cof.org/peer-communities
Peer Communities | Council on Foundations
Peer Communities bring together philanthropy professionals with shared roles, focus areas, or foundation types to exchange insights and strengthen practice....
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https://cof.org/foundation-specific-programs-services
Foundation Specific Programs & Services | Council on Foundations
Service to foundations is in our DNA. While we may have started with community foundations, we've grown throughout our history to serve foundations and...
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https://cof.org/country-notes/nonprofit-law-australia
Nonprofit Law in Australia | Council on Foundations
Australia has a common law system. There are three levels of government: federal, state (including several territories) and local authority. The federal...
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https://cof.org/program-initiative/working-across-differences
Working Across Differences | Council on Foundations
Join us as we work to create the conditions for philanthropy to come together across difference, actively listen to one another, and collaborate to move our...
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https://cof.org/resources/legal
Legal Resources | Council on Foundations
Written guidance and publications related to foundation operations and legal compliance.
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https://exchange.cof.org/home
Home - Philanthropy Exchange - A Community of the Council on Foundations
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https://cof.org/advocacy
Advocacy | Council on Foundations
As a national voice for philanthropy, the Council works to create an environment in which philanthropy can thrive by promoting policies that allow the...
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https://cof.org/page/public-statement-philanthropy
A Public Statement From Philanthropy | Council on Foundations
We invite all charitable giving organizations to join us in this effort to protect our freedom to express ourselves, to give, and to invest in our communities....
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https://cof.org/page/executive-orders-actions-we-are-monitoring
Executive Orders & Actions We Are Monitoring | Council on Foundations
Executive Orders and Actions the Council's Public Policy team is monitoring from the Trump Administration.
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https://cof.org/page/council-foundations-policy-membership-and-dues
Council on Foundations Policy on Membership and Dues | Council on Foundations
Revised December 8, 2023 I. General Statement of Membership and Bylaws Provisions The Council on Foundations (Council) is a membership organization. Members...
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https://cof.org/advocacy/policy-and-advocacy-training-center
Policy and Advocacy Training Center | Council on Foundations
A hub for the tools, training, and community to build staff capacity, connect with peers, and find information to advance the policy changes important to your...
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https://cof.org/events/retreats
Retreats | Council on Foundations
Retreats are designed for people within specific professional roles working at foundations and other funders. These events create a unique peer to peer...
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https://cof.org/country-notes/americas
Country Notes - Americas | Council on Foundations
The Council on Foundations maintains a regularly updated library of resources for making grants in specific countries. Country Notes are widely used by U.S....
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https://cof.org/content/2023-grantmaker-salary-and-benefits-report-key-findings
2023 Grantmaker Salary and Benefits Report: Key Findings | Council on Foundations
The 2023 Grantmaker Salary and Benefits (GSB) Key Findings is an illustrated, three-page document highlighting important trends shaping the philanthropic...
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https://cof.org/about/work-council
Work at the Council | Council on Foundations
We are deeply committed to supporting philanthropic organizations to advance the greater good. As we evolve, we are committed to continually expanding our...
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https://cof.org/cfinsights
CF Insights | Council on Foundations
FY24 Survey ResultsThe FY24 CF Insights Annual Survey results are live!
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https://cof.org/country-notes/nonprofit-law-india
Nonprofit Law in India | Council on Foundations
The legal framework governing nonprofit organizations (also known as non-governmental organizations or NGOs) in India, and includes translations of legislative...
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https://cof.org/event/latin-america-and-caribbean-funder-circle-may-2026
Latin America and Caribbean Funder Circle - May 2026 | Council on Foundations
Join fellow funders working across Latin America and the Caribbean region to share insights and discuss emerging legal, regulatory, and operating shifts...
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https://cof.org/content/hiring-new-ceo-resource-guide
Hiring a New CEO Resource Guide | Council on Foundations
Non-profit searches for a new CEO generally take a minimum of four months, and can take as long as six to eight months. A clear sense of mission and a well...
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https://cof.org/peer-groups
Peer Groups | Council on Foundations
Peer Groups bring together philanthropic leaders to engage in meaningful dialogue, share experiences, and exchange effective practices. Peer Group events...
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https://cof.org/news/external-resources-responding-covid-19
External Resources for Responding to COVID-19 | Council on Foundations
Resources for foundations responding to Coronavirus (COVID-19).
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https://cof.org/advocacy/policy-issues
Policy Issues | Council on Foundations
The policy issues that impact philanthropy are wide-ranging. The Council’s team of policy and legal staff regularly monitor, track, and analyze proposals...
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https://cof.org/country-notes/europe
Country Notes - Europe | Council on Foundations
The Council on Foundations maintains a regularly updated library of resources for making grants in specific countries. Country Notes are widely used by U.S....
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https://cof.org/page/mastering-foundation-law-council-foundations-compendium-legal-resources
Mastering Foundation Law: The Council on Foundations Compendium of Legal Resources | Council on...
Mastering Foundation Law: The Council on Foundations Compendium of Legal Resources is a comprehensive guide to foundation law for the non-lawyer. It is easy to...
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https://cof.org/programs-services/public-grantmaking-charities
Public Grantmaking Charities Programs & Services | Council on Foundations
The Council community includes public grantmaking charities that play an important bridging role in serving both individual and institutional donors....
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https://cof.org/contact-us
Contact Us | Council on Foundations
Let's connect! Find contact information for the Council including our office address and key team phone numbers. Plus, see when our offices are closed...
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https://cof.org/peer-groups/public-policy-action-network
Public Policy Action Network | Council on Foundations
The Council’s Public Policy Action Network is a group of foundation leaders committing their voices, experiences, and networks to engage and educate federal...
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https://cof.org/advocacy/regulatory-engagement
Regulatory Engagement | Council on Foundations
The Public Policy and Legal Affairs team at the Council diligently follows and consistently engages on regulatory matters that impact the nonprofit and...
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https://independentsector.org/blog/statement-from-is-council-on-foundations-on-section112209/
Council on Foundations, Independent Sector Strongly Oppose Section 112209 of Budget Reconciliation...
May 12, 2025 - A statement from Independent Sector and the Council on Foundations about Section 112209 of Budget Reconciliation Legislation.
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https://cof.org/events
All Events | Council on Foundations
Explore upcoming trainings, webinars, conferences, and more! Our events cover a wide range of topics and skills to sharpen your practice and connect you to...
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https://cof.org/country-notes/asia-oceania
Country Notes - Asia and Oceania | Council on Foundations
The Council on Foundations maintains a regularly updated library of resources for making grants in specific countries. Country Notes are widely used by U.S....
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Resources | Council on Foundations
This section features all legal, best practices, sample documents, and resources we believe can help grantmakers and foundations. Some of these items are only...
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Other Resources | Council on Foundations
Some of our most used resources and trending topics on cof.org.
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https://cof.org/resources/legal-faqs
Legal FAQs | Council on Foundations
The Council's Legal team has created a collection of Frequently Asked Questions pages to help members navigate some of the most common legal questions that...
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https://cof.org/page/philanthropic-infrastructure
Philanthropic Infrastructure | Council on Foundations
The philanthropic infrastructure is dynamic, diverse, and interconnected. As part of our work, the Council is committed to engaging with a strong ecosystem of...
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https://cof.org/cf-leadership-coalition
CF Leadership Coalition | Council on Foundations
The CF Leadership Coalition is expanded policy and strategic communications support that community foundations can add on top of their existing Council...
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https://cof.org/locally-led-development
Locally Led Development | Council on Foundations
Global grantmakers stand at a crossroads, faced with a choice to embrace new ways of operating that center and directly support local organizations or rely on...
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https://cof.org/career-pathways
Career Pathways | Council on Foundations
The Council on Foundations' Career Pathways is a 10-month, hybrid leadership program that supports and promotes the recruitment and retention of people of...
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https://cof.org/events/peer-events
Peer Events | Council on Foundations
Peer events are small, peer-led conversations that allow attendees to share knowledge, build connections, and expand on important topics amongst professionals...
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https://cof.org/events/trainings
Trainings | Council on Foundations
Trainings explore advanced topics in the legal, financial, and personnel management of foundations. Ideal for those new to the field of philanthropy as well as...
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https://cof.org/membership/benefits
Membership Benefits | Council on Foundations
Council members—including staff, board members, and volunteers—have access to exclusive member benefits and service including networking, professional...
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Leadership and Staff | Council on Foundations
Meet the Council! We invite you to get to know each Council team member, the Council Board of Directors, and our President and CEO, Kathleen Enright.
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https://cof.org/resources/legal-compliance-guidance
Legal Compliance Guidance | Council on Foundations
All legal compliance guidance including Mastering Foundation Law chapters, legal briefs, sample documents, and other online resources. All information on this...
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https://cof.org/advocacy/take-action
Take Action | Council on Foundations
Bookmark this page! We will update it with action alerts as opportunities to contact your congressional representation arise. Learn about rules and guidelines...
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https://cof.org/country-notes
Country Notes | Council on Foundations
The Council on Foundations maintains a regularly updated library of resources for making grants in specific countries. Country Notes are widely used by U.S....
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https://cof.org/programs-services/community-foundation
Community Foundation Programs & Services | Council on Foundations
Created by community foundations over 70 years ago, the Council on Foundations remains the largest network of community foundations in the country. We are...
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https://cof.org/grantmaker-salary-benefits
Grantmaker Salary and Benefits Report | Council on Foundations
Since 1980, the Grantmaker Salary and Benefits Report (GSB) has provided the sector with the most comprehensive data on staff composition and compensation in...
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