Women & Philanthropy: Boldly Shaping a Better World

Women & Philanthropy Women's philanthropy has led the way in virtually reinventing the world of fundraising and ways of giving. When women make a gift, are in a leadership position, or volunteer…

The Second Fundher Report: Financial Sustainability for Women's Movements Wor…

The challenges of seeking funds and mobilizing resources for women’s rights work is the subject of this report. Recognizing money and financial flows as inherently political issues, influencing t…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark: 100 Commitments for Gender Equality a…

Political commitment to gender equality and empowerment takes more than words. It takes concrete actions and priority of resources. That was the reason why we initiated this Global Call to Action…

Community Foundation Handbook: What You Need to Know

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The Complete Guide to Grantmaking Basics: A Field Guide for Funders

The Complete Guide to Grantmaking Basics brings together and updates the information, guidance, and tips found in Grantmaking Basics I and II with more essential tools for grantmakers. This book is…

The Handbook on Private Foundations

This best-selling handbook and its comprehensive bibliography have been updated to serve all foundation managers, from newcomers to veterans. Beginning with a brief history of foundations in the Un…

Foundation Management Series

Foundation staff are expected to be knowledgeable and have developed a broad range of skills, from donor relations to human resources and community leadership. The Council is here to offer support …

Disaster Grantmaking: A Practical Guide for Foundations and Corporations

The guide was developed by a joint working group of the Council on Foundations and the European Foundation Centre. It identifies eight principles of good disaster grantmaking and offers a number of…

How to Calculate the Public Support Test

An active philanthropic network, the Council on Foundations, founded in 1949, is a nonprofit leadership association of grantmaking foundations and corporations. It provides the opportunity, leaders…

Rules of thee Road: A Guide to the Law of Charities in the United States

Have you ever felt lost or overwhelmed by the maze of tax laws, Treasury regulations, and IRS rules that apply to nonprofit organizations? In The Rules of the Road, author Betsy Buchalter Adler ans…

Serving Many Masters: The Challenges of Corporate Philanthropy

Today's environment poses challenges for all businesses. Grantmakers need to know their mission and their purpose to make informed and effective decisions. This new book addresses a host of key iss…

Philanthropy & Rural America

Rural America is the frontier for philanthropy to test assumptions, take risks, leverage dollars, influence public policy, and learn lessons. Building on a 2008 rural philanthropy conference, this …

Donor-Initiated Fundraising: Issues and Guidelines for Community Foundations

This reference guide will help you understand legal issues concerning fundraising activities, including liability concerns and compliance with state and federal contribution rules.

Taking Philanthropy Serioulsy

Many acts of charitable giving fail in their stated goals and some are actually harmful. In Taking Philanthropy Seriously, the authors explain why this state of affairs exists. They outline solutio…

Just Another Emperor? The Myths and Realities of Philanthrocapitalism

Business involvement in philanthropy is increasing day by day, but is it a blessing, a curse, or somewhere in between? "Just Another Emperor? The Myths and Realities of Philanthrocapitalism" takes …

Foundations in the European Union: Facts and Figures

In 2002, the European Foundation Centre (EFC) launched a Research Task Force (RTF), which acted as a clearing house for research on foundations in Europe, collecting data where appropriate. The RTF…

European Philanthropy and HIV/AIDS : A Report by the European HIV/AIDS Funder…

This report by the European HIV/AIDS Funders Group (EFG) is an analysis of information on 2005 HIV/AIDS spending by European foundations, trusts and charities. It draws on European Foundation Centr…

Accelerating Change for Women and Girls: The Role of Women's Fund

In recent years, interest in philanthropy for and by women has intensified, accompanied by a growing acceptance of the idea that philanthropic investments in women and girls can accelerate positive…

International Grantmaking III: An Update on U.S. Foundation Trends

The 2000 release of the Foundation Center’s International Grantmaking II study1 took place as the international funding arena was poised for continued growth. The study itself showed that in t…

Strategic Philanthropy: Five Approaches for Making a Difference

As the strategic advisor to more than 1,100 family foundations, Foundation Source is in a position to witness the remarkable diversity of resources, personalities, interests and influences that exi…