Council on Foundations

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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#MembershipMonday Benefit Spotlight 🔦 Career Pathways Program

Career Pathways is the Council’s flagship leadership development program. The application window for the 2025 cohort closes next week on March 3.

🔍 Learn more about Career Pathways & apply: https://t.co/QWQStc5wqk

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#ThankYouThursday –

Thank you to #LeadingLocally25 Leadership Sponsor the @McKnightFdn.

We’re grateful for their support and their commitment to building vibrant and equitable communities.

Join them in Minneapolis-St. Paul June 10-12: https://t.co/EcotokecFz

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#MembershipMonday Benefit Spotlight 🔦 Leading Locally 2025 Registration Discount

Have you registered for #LeadingLocally2025 yet? Council members receive discounted pricing. Register before February 28 to lock in the lowest rate.

Learn more & register: https://t.co/NqcSkGBxzw

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#ThankYouThursday –

Thank you to #LeadingLocally25 Leadership Sponsor @WaltonFamilyFdn. We’re grateful for their support.

Join them in Minneapolis-St. Paul June 10-12: https://t.co/RUkxrs6s0n

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#MeetAMember – Pasadena Community Foundation

Learn about their Eaton Canyon Fire Relief & Recovery Fund, supporting immediate and long term relief for those affected by the California wildfires. They’ve already seeded the fund with an initial $100,000. https://t.co/YpUZBX4Yic

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#MembershipMonday Benefit Spotlight 🔦 Public Policy Action Network

One way to meet the current moment and get involved is to join the Council’s Public Policy Action Network.

Learn more: https://t.co/ucODrKoVDL

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In this time of extraordinary disruption, the Council on Foundations remains steadfast in our commitment to protecting philanthropy and the work our members do in their communities.

Full statement from Council President and CEO Kathleen Enright: https://t.co/O2SoPEREYB

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NEW RESOURCE! 📣 Navigating Disasters and Crises: A Playbook for Corporate Responsibility Practitioners

Together with @PointsOfLight, @accprof, and CECP, we created this resource as a framework for creating effective crisis management strategies. https://t.co/FYOQGcTsLC

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Fundraising trends @Philanthropy is tracking in 2025:

🏦 Changes in tax law
🖥️ AI as a fundraising tool
🤝 Combating donor decline & reconnecting with everyday givers
📈 Tapping into DAFs
💪 Financial resilience for nonprofit partners

https://t.co/IpejbEM44a

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Influence public policy that supports philanthropy at #FOTH25.

Join us in Washington D.C. to shape policies that strengthen our sector, along with fellow philanthropy leaders, advocates, and partners, from February 23-26.

REGISTER NOW: https://t.co/f3W9Iun0Ge

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#MeetAMember – Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts

Learn about the holistic support they provide their grantees, including hosting listening sessions and capacity-building trainings, in our latest blog post. https://t.co/DxVB3hDUjJ

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#MembershipMonday Benefit Spotlight 🔦 Career Pathways Program

Council members receive special member pricing! The application window for the 2025 Career Pathways cohort is open through March 3.

➡️ Become a Council Member: https://t.co/jZik8iB8iu

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As updates about the impact of the California wildfires are known and opportunities to support long-term recovery become available, we will continue to update this page with resources and information. https://t.co/xVvN3SdFlf

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New year, new professional development opportunities!

Join us in Minneapolis-St. Paul for #LeadingLocally2025. Register now: https://t.co/Bky747yb9c

P.S. Council members receive discounted pricing. Register before February 28 to lock in the early registration rate!

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The Career Pathways Program is a 10-month hybrid, rigorous, and highly personal leadership program built for mid-to senior-level philanthropic professionals.

Learn, grow, and build a network with peers across the country. Apply before March 3, 2025. https://t.co/S63ZZGqKTa

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Join @CandidDotOrg January 30 for a webinar on how to leverage demographic data for greater impact. Hear from experts at Candid, @CalEndow, and @womensfunding.

Register now: https://t.co/RT6IdtWeUB

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#MembershipMonday Benefit Spotlight 🔦 2025 Council Membership

Join a community of philanthropic professionals and orgs and access opportunities to connect with peers, deepen learning, and stay up-to-date on news and issues.

Become a Council Member: https://t.co/EbiwYwcb5k

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We’re taking our annual winter break to spend time with family and friends, rest, and prepare for next year.

Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year from your friends at the Council!

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New on the blog, learn how the @CFWM413 approach to grantmaking emphasizes trust, accessibility, and human connection to empower organizations like the Academic Leadership Association.

https://t.co/SWSuC6xSbB

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#MeetAMember – William Penn Foundation

The @WilliamPennFdn recently awarded a four-year, $8 million grant to the Philadelphia Cultural Fund to provide small arts and culture organizations with general operating support grants. https://t.co/5PTDBsmpZ7