Council on Foundations

Member services the Council provides educational programs and resources about the issues and topics most impacting philanthropy, ensuring that our members have the tools they need to develop better ways of operating. The Council also provides networking opportunities, facilitates professional development, and builds bridges between Foundations across the country and around the world. Through this work, the Council seeks opportunities to partner with peer philanthropy serving organizations and amplify their work.

Strategic communications the Council shares the good work of philanthropy with our members, sector partners, media, and government through digital communications channels, publications, and knowledge products. We provide Foundations with the information, resources, and connections they need to improve their practice and learn from their peers.

Public policy the Council is a leading advocacy organization for the philanthropic sector and builds strong relationships with policy makers and regulators in order to advocate for laws and regulations that advance the greater good, enable diverse philanthropic endeavors to thrive, and spur the growth of charitable giving without increasing wealth inequality. With respect to our advocacy efforts, any activities that meet the definition of lobbying are reported on supplemental schedule c.