#MeetAMember The California Wellness Foundation Already this year, The California Wellness Foundation awarded $10.2 million in new grants and investments to address racial health disparities across the state. These grants focus on closing gaps in Black maternal and infant health, championing Black workers and a more equitable economy, and investing in affordable housing in historically marginalized communities. https://bit.ly/4frvxGb
Council on Foundations
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The Council on Foundations is a nonprofit membership association that serves as a guide for philanthropies as they advance the greater good. Building on our almost 75-year history, the Council supports over 800 member organizations in the United States and around the world to build trust in philanthropy, expand pathways to giving, engage broader perspectives and co-create solutions that will lead to a better future for all. Learn more about the Council and become a member by visiting www.cof.org.
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http://www.cof.org
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- 1949
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Peter Laugharn, Council board president and president of the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, agrees that donors committing to allocate more grantmaking to locally led organizations is a crucial first step, but real change requires a fundamental shift in power. This includes donors rethinking their roles, listening deeply to the communities most impacted, and investing in local expertise. We can all be better champions of locally led development! Read more in Devex: https://bit.ly/46pamAg
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The Doris Duke Foundation granted $3 million to the Council of Medical Specialty Societies (CMSS) to jumpstart a new initiative: "Encoding Equity in Clinical Research & Practice: Rethinking Race in Clinical Algorithms." This initiative aims to raise awareness for racial equity in health research and develop better practices for including race in medical algorithms. https://bit.ly/3Wqk6FT
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Lydia Starrs, Senior Program Officer at the Community Foundation of Greater Flint, shares how her organization is leading the charge in rebuilding a community still impacted by the ongoing water crisis. By prioritizing community building and health initiatives, they're working to mitigate long-term impacts, especially on children. Here’s how the Sustainable Development Goals are guiding their efforts to create a healthier, more equitable future for Flint, Michigan. https://bit.ly/3Ab9kvC
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#MembershipMonday Benefit Spotlight 🔦 Job Board Savings Find top talent! Start with the Council's job board, geared to reach nonprofit, foundation, and philanthropic professionals. Council members receive receive a discount on all posts: https://bit.ly/4fqMgsY
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The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation, F.R. Bigelow Foundation, and Mardag Foundation are granting more than $8 million to Minnesota nonprofits. Funding will support community organizations and programs across criminal justice, education, resources for immigrant communities, and Indigenous cultural preservation. https://bit.ly/3zQWbI5
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#MeetAMember The North Georgia Community Foundation North Georgia Community Foundation (NGCF) manages charitable funds for hundreds of families and organizations in 15 counties across the state. They support education, health, arts and more through their grantmaking. NGCF President and CEO Michelle Prater knows firsthand the impact community foundations have locally. While most people have heard of community foundations, many still don’t know what they are or what they do. Michelle hopes more people will reach out to their community foundation and get involved! https://bit.ly/3xXpgkI
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The Council is seeking new voices to bring in as faculty for the upcoming Community Foundation Excellence Fundamentals course. Share your expertise on: 🏛️ Board governance and recruitment, 🤝 Development and donor relations 💸 Finance and stewardship, or 🪢 Grantmaking with community leadership. If you (or someone you know) thrives on sharing knowledge and helping others excel in the community foundation field, we encourage you to get involved! ↪️ Here's How to Apply/Nominate: Tag their name in the comments below! Or email Jill Gordon, Senior Manager of Training: https://bit.ly/46egQC1
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The Council is thrilled to partner with Devex on the #RootsofChange content series and this two-part event on building strong partnerships for local development. Join an incredible panel of speakers including Natalie Ross, Council Vice President of Membership, Development, and Finance, on Monday, July 29 at 9:00 a.m. EST. Tune in!
Join us on July 29 for our first #RootsofChange LinkedIn live event focused on building partnerships and increasing funding for local organizations dedicated to sustainable development. Hear from our distinguished speakers: 🔸 Paloma Martin de Miguel, head of operations for East Africa, Action Against Hunger | ACF-USA 🔸 Mario Lima, vice president of program resources and institutional learning, ChildFund International 🔸 Natalie Ross, vice president of membership, development, and finance, Council on Foundations 🔸 Hani El-Mahdi, regional director of Europe, Middle East, and Central Asia region, Catholic Relief Services Register now to attend: https://dvx.cm/qsw79e #DevexSeries #Localization
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Trending in philanthropy: Collaborative giving More and more philanthropists are using collaborative funding to amplify their impact. By pooling their resources, donors can make larger, coordinated grants and address complex issues more effectively. Read in Financial Times: https://on.ft.com/4ddFLI5?
Philanthropists embrace collaborative funding to multiply their impact
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