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Giving is Here for Good - Share your story!
Our national storytelling campaign advocates for the freedom to give and highlights the crucial role that our sector plays in American life. But we can't tell this story alone — we need your voice. Choose one of the following options to help us spread the word.
Legal Corner
In lieu of the Legal Question of the Month, we wanted to highlight some of the new Expanded Legal Resources that are available for community foundations.
Council members are able to send their questions to our legal team for expert advice and analysis. You can take advantage of this member benefit by becoming a member today.
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CF Insights Highlight
Join CF Insights Office Hours to Make the Most of Community Foundation Benchmarking Data
CF Insights is the only benchmarking platform of its kind specifically designed to help community foundations make informed operational decisions, and our team is here to help you make the most of this resource. On Wednesday, September 24 at 3 p.m. ET, join Dave Rosado, Senior Advisor, Community Philanthropy for CF Insights Office Hours, an informal space to bring your questions and receive guidance on how to find relevant data, form the ideal peer group, and message your findings internally to help move your community foundation’s work forward.
If you’re ever interested in learning more about Plus Membership or CF Insights, visit cof.org/cfinsights, or email cfinsights@cof.org.
Legal Matters for Community Foundations
We know that the legal landscape for grantmaking is shifting and can be difficult to navigate. Last month, the Department of Justice released guidance for recipients of federal funding, citing several examples of what the administration views as unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment, and an executive order explains how the administration will oversee federal grantmaking moving forward.
Our next Legal Matters training on September 9 and 11 will help you make sense of current developments like these, and will help you dive into the legalities of your foundation’s business model and unlock effective management and leadership. Register with your team for a discounted rate.
Leading Locally All Year Long
Our Leading Locally All Year Long webinar series explores topics designed specifically for community foundations and place-based funders, including some of our most popular sessions from Leading Locally 2025! Even though the conference is over, the learning continues. All webinars are free for Council members. Check out the full schedule.
Following our recent session on building trust with storytelling, our next webinar will explore how community philanthropy can advance immigrant inclusion (August 27) — followed by sessions on designing for place-based and systems change, investing in constructive journalism, and advancing economic stability for families through advocacy.
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