#MeetAMember – William Penn Foundation The William Penn Foundation recently awarded a four-year, $8 million grant to the Philadelphia Cultural Fund to provide small arts and culture organizations with general operating support grants. hubs.ly/Q030dH8H0

New on the blog, learn how the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts approach to grantmaking emphasizes trust, accessibility, and human connection to empower organizations like the Academic Leadership Association. hubs.ly/Q030kn9f0

We’re taking our annual winter break to spend time with family and friends, rest, and prepare for next year. Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year from your friends at the Council!

#MembershipMonday Benefit Spotlight 🔦 2025 Council Membership Join a community of philanthropic professionals and orgs and access opportunities to connect with peers, deepen learning, and stay up-to-date on news and issues. Become a Council Member: hubs.ly/Q030wH_30

Join Candid January 30 for a webinar on how to leverage demographic data for greater impact. Hear from experts at Candid, California Endowment, and Women's Funding Network. Register now: bit.ly/4a63Gci

The Career Pathways Program is a 10-month hybrid, rigorous, and highly personal leadership program built for mid-to senior-level philanthropic professionals. Learn, grow, and build a network with peers across the country. Apply before March 3, 2025. hubs.ly/Q031twbl0

New year, new professional development opportunities! Join us in Minneapolis-St. Paul for #LeadingLocally2025. Register now: bit.ly/404V6G0 P.S. Council members receive discounted pricing. Register before February 28 to lock in the early registration rate!

As updates about the impact of the California wildfires are known and opportunities to support long-term recovery become available, we will continue to update this page with resources and information. hubs.ly/Q0321Jyl0

#MembershipMonday Benefit Spotlight 🔦 Career Pathways Program Council members receive special member pricing! The application window for the 2025 Career Pathways cohort is open through March 3. ➡️ Become a Council Member: hubs.ly/Q032gMGz0

#MeetAMember – Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts Learn about the holistic support they provide their grantees, including hosting listening sessions and capacity-building trainings, in our latest blog post. hubs.ly/Q032gP4-0

Influence public policy that supports philanthropy at #FOTH25. Join us in Washington D.C. to shape policies that strengthen our sector, along with fellow philanthropy leaders, advocates, and partners, from February 23-26. REGISTER NOW: hubs.ly/Q032wcF-0

Fundraising trends The Chronicle of Philanthropy is tracking in 2025: 🏦 Changes in tax law 🖥️ AI as a fundraising tool 🤝 Combating donor decline & reconnecting with everyday givers 📈 Tapping into DAFs 💪 Financial resilience for nonprofit partners hubs.ly/Q032gMdl0

NEW RESOURCE! 📣 Navigating Disasters and Crises: A Playbook for Corporate Responsibility Practitioners Together with @PointsOfLight, Association of Corporate Citizenship Professionals, and CECP, we created this resource as a framework for creating effective crisis management strategies. hubs.ly/Q034jD8K0

In this time of extraordinary disruption, the Council on Foundations remains steadfast in our commitment to protecting philanthropy and the work our members do in their communities. Full statement from Council President and CEO Kathleen Enright: hubs.ly/Q034JF_D0

#MembershipMonday Benefit Spotlight 🔦 Public Policy Action Network One way to meet the current moment and get involved is to join the Council’s Public Policy Action Network. Learn more: bit.ly/40GLYaX

#MeetAMember – Pasadena Community Foundation Learn about their Eaton Canyon Fire Relief & Recovery Fund, supporting immediate and long term relief for those affected by the California wildfires. They’ve already seeded the fund with an initial $100,000. bit.ly/412EGj0

#ThankYouThursday – Thank you to #LeadingLocally25 Leadership Sponsor Walton Foundation. We’re grateful for their support. Join them in Minneapolis-St. Paul June 10-12: bit.ly/413yWpd

#MembershipMonday Benefit Spotlight 🔦 Leading Locally 2025 Registration Discount Have you registered for #LeadingLocally2025 yet? Council members receive discounted pricing. Register before February 28 to lock in the lowest rate. Learn more & register: hubs.ly/Q036PJgD0

#ThankYouThursday – Thank you to #LeadingLocally25 Leadership Sponsor the McKnight Foundation. We’re grateful for their support and their commitment to building vibrant and equitable communities. Join them in Minneapolis-St. Paul June 10-12: hubs.ly/Q0378NxL0

#MembershipMonday Benefit Spotlight 🔦 Career Pathways Program Career Pathways is the Council’s flagship leadership development program. The application window for the 2025 cohort closes next week on March 3. 🔍 Learn more about Career Pathways & apply: hubs.ly/Q037YHm80