This 2007 report by the Council on Foundations highlights the work of community foundations that are at the forefront of building democratic, equitable, and inclusive communities in partnership with their residents, civic leaders, and institutions. It also offers practical examples of how these innovative community foundations have begun to use their reach, influence, and resources […]
This 2012 guide by the Council on Foundations seeks to engage the corporate philanthropy community in discussion to assess the purpose and value of corporate foundation and giving programs. These discussions will allow programs to continue to increase their impact and enhance value to the companies they represent.
This 2012 blogpost by David Maurrasse provides examples of approaches community foundations have explored to increase their capacity to engage communities of color.
This 1998 manual written by Council on Foundations and Native Americans in Philanthropy examines the special legal status that Indian tribes are afforded in this country and the opportunities and obstacles the government-to-government relationships present in tribal giving.
This report presents the proceedings from the first annual Researcher/Practitioner Forum on diversity in philanthropy that took place September 27–28, 2007, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Sponsored by the Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action (ARNOVA), the Council on Foundations, and the Foundation Center,the purpose of the Forum was to provide an opportunity […]
