--- title: This Week with Kathleen Enright | Council on Foundations --- This week I'm focusing on one of our most valued Council benefits, legal services & resources. | Can't see this e-mail? View it in your browser. | | --- | |     | | --- | | | | --- | |     | | --- | | Hello from Atlanta, Georgia! Oftentimes grantmakers talk about being inspired by the amazing work that the nonprofits in their communities are able to do. They tell of small but mighty groups who have impact beyond their size and who put the needs of those they serve at the center of their work. I was proud to find such teams here at the Council when I arrived, one of which is our Legal Affairs team. When we surveyed members as part of the process to reimagine Council membership, we found that 35 percent of respondents rank legal services & resources as the most valuable Council benefit. Last year, our legal team answered more than 2,000 requests for information from Council members. The team also helps draft legislation supportive of our policy objectives and they review and comment on regulations from Treasury and other executive branch agencies. Additionally, our legal team produces Mastering Foundation Law: The Council on Foundations Compendium of Legal Resources, a one-of-a-kind resource that serves as a comprehensive guide to foundation law for the non-lawyer. Last week, I shared that our smaller foundation members hope we will do more to reach them with lower cost events and services that meet their needs as we reimagine the Council. This is why I am excited to announce that as of today, all members will receive access to every chapter of the Compendium for FREE. We’re also focusing the Member Benefits Spotlight this week on our Legal Services to make sure you know everything our Legal Team has to offer. Until next week, Kathleen President & CEO Council on Foundations P.S. – Yesterday, I met with a great group of grantmakers at an event hosted by our friends at the Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga and Thursday I will connect with grantmakers here in Atlanta through our friends at Southeastern Council of Foundations. I can’t wait to share more about those conversations next week!   | | --- | | | | --- | | Legal Services Our top-notch team of attorneys is always available by phone and email to answer your legal questions, help with legal research, and even review documents. In addition to answering more than 2,000 member inquiries a year they also host webinars and conduct a popular series of in-person legal sessions. There are two left for this year: Legal Matters for Community Foundations in Oklahoma City, OK and Legal Matters for Corporate Foundations in Chicago, IL. We’re excited to add free access to the Compendium of Legal Resources to the suite of legal services we provide to members. There are currently 11 chapters available and two more to be released this year –covering UBIT and charitable solicitation regulations. As a member, you also have access to the more than 150 members-only legal compliance resources on cof.org, including sample documents and FAQS. If you ever have any questions for our Legal Team, just reach out to legal@cof.org. Please note that all correspondence and consultations provided by Council attorneys and legal staff are intended for informational purposes only and not as part of an attorney-client relationship. Council attorneys are not licensed in every state and cannot provide legal representation. | | --- | | | | --- | | Last week was great in North Carolina and Nashville listening to ways  our members, nonmembers and partners think the Council can help advance the field of philanthropy. I hope to connect with you at one of this summer’s remaining opportunities to reimagine our vision and value to the field. If you can’t attend one of our planned in-person or virtual events, please schedule a 15-minute call with me, or just reply to this email with any thoughts or feedback you may have. In-Person San Francisco \| Tuesday, July 30 from 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. PT RSVP today through our partner, Northern California Grantmakers Los Angeles \| Thursday, August 1 from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. PT Invitation-only through our partner, Southern California Grantmakers   Virtual July 25 Teleconference at 1 p.m. ET August 14 Teleconference at 4 p.m. ET   | | --- | | | | --- | | Most Foundations Expect Their Grant Making to Hold Steady or Decline in 2019 – The Chronicle of Philanthropy What mapping every nonprofit in the U.S. tells us about the state of the industry – Fast Company Nonprofit Leaders of Color Speak Out About Struggles and Triumphs - The Chronicle of Philanthropy   | | --- | | | | --- | | In-Person Community Foundation Excellence (CFE) Finance Course July 24-25 \| Washington, DC Legal Matters for Corporate Foundations September 5 \| Chicago, IL 2019 HR Summit September 11-12 \| Atlanta, GA 2019 Endowments & Finance Summit September 19-20 \| Washington, DC Legal Matters for Community Foundations November 7 \| Oklahoma City, OK   Virtual FARA, FATF, and De-Risking (Oh My)! July 18 at 2 p.m. \| Webinar   | | --- | |       | | --- | |   The Council on Foundations exists to help philanthropy be a strong and trusted partner in advancing the common good. Building on our 70-year history, we are charting a course for the field where funders display high integrity, earn and maintain the public's trust and serve as excellent stewards of philanthropic resources. We imagine a world where givers of all kinds are sophisticated and vital players in creating more equitable communities and a better world. You received this email because you are subscribed to This Week at the Council (Members Only) from Council on Foundations. You can update your email preferences to choose the types of emails you receive or unsubscribe from all future emails. View our Privacy Policy. Council on Foundations \| 1255 23rd Street NW, Suite 200 \| Washington, DC 20037 | | --- | |     | | --- |