Community Foundation Resources
Council on Foundations – The Council on Foundations is a nonprofit membership association that serves as a guide for philanthropies as they advance the greater good. The Council on Foundations offers regular trainings, including a Community Foundation Fundamentals course, designed to help staff and volunteers quickly comprehend organizational essentials, this course is for community foundation staff in the early stages of their careers, as well as more experienced staff seeking a review.
Forefront – Forefront is Illinois' statewide association representing nonprofits and grant makers, as well as their advisors and allies. They provide training and resources, as well as opportunities for connection and engagement to develop a vibrant, equitable, and sustainable social impact sector.
CFLeads – CFLeadsis a national network of community foundations leading change. Their mission isto help community foundations build strong communities by advancing effectivepractices, sharing knowledge and galvanizing action on critical issues of ourtime.
Community Foundation Opportunity Network – Community Foundation Opportunity Network (CFON) is a network of more than 60 U.S. community foundations that offers learning and sharing opportunities, topic-specific cohorts, and collaboratives where member foundations can join smaller groups focused on collective action, collaborative learning, and innovation.
Community Foundation Research and Training Institute – The Community Foundation Research and Training Institute was createdto help your community foundation achieve its charitable goals. We do this byproviding training for staff, board members and volunteers; by helping you withyour strategic planning; through coaching and mentoring services, by publishinginsightful research into topics of importance to community foundations, and byproducing a blog that we will continually update with items of interest to thefield.
CEONet – CEONet is a national network of community foundation CEOs that help each other do their job. It facilitates useful learning from peer CEOs and from issue and organizational changemakers.
ProNet – ProNet is a professional organization for community foundation program staff, board members and other staff members interested in program-related issues. They provide tools and opportunities for networking, skill-building, and professional development for all program staff.
AdNet – AdNet offers resources for community foundation professionals in fund development, philanthropic advising, and donor services. AdNet provides conferences, trainings, peer exchanges, scholarships, and a mentor partnership program for those working in community foundations.
Finance, Administration & Operations Group – Finance, Administration & Operations Group (FOAG) is a membership organization of informed and connected individuals who are instrumental in fulfilling their community foundation‘s missions. FOAG’s mission is to provide education, support and networking opportunities for community foundation finance, administration and operations professionals.
Community Foundation Awareness Initiative – Community Foundation Awareness Initiative (CFAI) includes more than 160 community foundations in nearly all 50 states working together to educate the public about how community foundations create local impact. CFAI works with lawmakers to help them understand the vital role community foundations play in their communities, and with the media to help them gain information about community foundations as they cover topics such as philanthropy, tax policy, and social change.
Annual National Conference for Growing Community Foundations – The Annual National Conference for Growing Community Foundations is a three-day annual conference in Wichita presented by the Kansas Association of Community Foundations that offers learning opportunities, hands-on tools, and practical strategies in development, programs, finance, operations, and executive leadership for small- to mid-sized and rural foundations.
Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow – Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow (GIFT) Technical Assistance is an initiative of the Indiana Philanthropy Alliance (IPA) and Lilly Endowment Inc. to support Indiana community foundations through professional development, networking, resources, and access to expertise and consultants to help guide and elevate their work.