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Fund Change Resources
View the GIFT Fund Change Flow Chart and FAQs about making change to community foundation funds.
Fund Agreement Templates
Access sample fund agreement templates for community foundations, revised and updated in 2022
Political Activity for Foundations, Staff, & Leadership: Legal Limits & Institutional Considerations
A guide to help staff and board members avoid inadvertently running afoul of the prohibitions on charitable organizations related to supporting or...
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Policy Issue Brief: Donor-Advised Funds
This brief outlines proposed federal regulations on Donor-Advised Funds, detailing definitions, tax implications, and compliance requirements for...
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Policy Issue Brief: Donor-Advised Funds
On November 13th, the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) released the first in what is expected to be a series of long-awaited regulations...
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Education, Advocacy, and Lobbying
This 30-minute presentation discusses the differences between education, advocacy, and lobbying; and what foundations and nonprofits are legally...
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