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New report finds gender representation stagnant among US philanthropy leadership
The proportions of women and people of racial and ethnic minorities in philanthropic leadership levels has been stagnant over the past decade, according to a new report from the Council on Foundations. The report, titled …
New report sheds light on age gap, lack of diversity in US philanthropic sector
An in-depth report published by the Council on Foundations, the US association of philanthropic organizations, highlights ongoing discrepancies across age and background within grantmaking organizations. The 2016 Full Grantmaker Salary and Benefits Report, published this …
US foundations are changing in response to Trump administration, CEP finds
The philanthropy research and consultancy organization, Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP), has released a report showing that, of the US foundation CEOs who responded to their survey, almost three quarters have changed or are planning …
Council on Foundations: a network-based strategy for the global arena?
With the advent of its new network-based strategy, the Council on Foundations has done a significant amount of reorganizing. Part of that reorganization included the downsizing of its global programme staff and the disbanding of …
Council on Foundations conference 2014: Philanthropy makes the connection
In several diverse settings at the Council on Foundations meeting this week, participants and panellists expressed concerns about potential gaps or oversights in fields where foundations work. During the panel on philanthropy in education the …
Council on Foundations conference 2014: foundations and the post-2015 development goals
One of the best-attended sessions at the Council on Foundations conference this week was on foundation involvement in the global development agenda for the period 2015-30. The standing room only crowd was urged by panellists …
Council on Foundations conference 2014: improving capital flows to non-profits
At the annual Council on Foundations conference, one of the key moments to focus on international questions has always been the global philanthropy dinner, and in particular its keynote. This year, that keynote was given …
Council on Foundations conference 2014: will the Council come off the fence on climate change?
7 June, aboard United Airlines flight 484 from Denver to Washington DC: As the Council on Foundations annual meeting, entitled ‘Philanthropy Exchange’, takes place in Washington DC this week, many Council members are looking for …
EFC Conference 2014: Philanthropy through partnerships for a better world
Over three days at the EFC annual general assembly, delegates spent time debating big issues around rethinking Europe. I heard passionate discussions about the role of civil society, governance and solidarity. It was a challenge …
Community Foundations Hall of Fame celebrates ten outstanding initiatives
We all know our sector too often falls short of our own highest aspirations. So it is even more important to celebrate excellence when we see it. Many community foundations work with underserved communities, partnering …
