Our Global Commitment

Steve GundersonSteve Gunderson offers updates on the Council’s work in global philanthropy and previews what you can look forward to.


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Extending Your Reach

Ron RichardRonn Richard of the Cleveland Foundation is on a mission to set up a community foundation in Cuba.


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To Check or Not to Check?

Janne GallagherThe U.S. Treasury Department recommends that grantmakers check grantees against a terrorist watchlist to comply with the USA PATRIOT Act. Here’s what you need to know.


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Disaster? Who Cares?

Matthew NelsonThe recent disaster in Haiti requires the world community to step in and help—and stay for the long term.


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“Glocal”

QuoteShould grantmakers support their local communities or help solve global problems or do both? Here are 10 views on the debate.


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On the Global Stage

Nicole Robinson & Jorge DelgadoThere are many ways grantmakers can get involved globally. Nicole Robinson from the Kraft Foods Foundation and Jorge Delgado from the Cleveland Foundation explain two strategies.


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Insights from a Pro

Peter LaugharnHaving led foundations on both sides of the Atlantic, Peter Laugharn is the go-to source on global philanthropy.


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