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CommentaryStanding at the Crossroads by Emmett D. Carson Community foundations are at the juncture where they must decide between being a field or a movement. 
From the PresidentNew Beginnings by Dorothy S. Ridings 2005 marks a new year for continued foundation housekeeping and telling the true story of philanthropy to all who will listen. 
FeatureHere and Now or Forevermore? by Vincent Stehle Before a family can identify a prudent investment policy for its foundation, it must first address the question of existing in perpetuity or spending out.
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Delineate Donor Intent by Elaine Gast A sample letter of donor intent from the Council on Foundations Facing Forever: Planning for Change in Family Foundations. 
FeatureFamily and Corporate Grantmakers Define Common Ground by Kathleen Odne and Christine Park This exercise in collaboration unearthed more commonalities than differences on its quest to develop principles and best practices. 
Philanthropy in ActionWhere the Money is: Tapping Overlooked Sources of Support for Nonprofits by Lee Draper Individual giving is a support sector with enormous growth potential that grantmakers can help stimulate.
From the Council
New Year, New Plan, New Directions by Robin S. Tryloff The Council on Foundations is kicking off 2005 with a new strategic plan and framework for leadership in the sector. 
FeatureThe Philanthropic Power of Sports by Andrea Kott The Sports Philanthropy Project is helping athletes and team foundations help communities all over America. 
Legal BriefConflicts of Interest, Part IV by Jane C. Nober and Andras Kosaras The revised Form 1023 and accompanying instructions merit grantmakers attention. Heres why. 
The BoardroomBoard Briefing: CEOs on the Board by Elaine Gast and Ellen Bryson What are the advantages and limitations of CEOs on boards? Should they have full voting rights if theyre on the board? And how do colleagues approach this situation? 
CommentaryNixing Neutrality by Thomas Peters The Marin Community Foundation is extending its non-discrimination policy to its donor-advised grantmaking.
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Principles of Good Disaster Grantmaking by Council on Foundations and European Foundation Centre A year-long study by the Council on Foundations and the European Foundation Centre has produced these eight principles to help ensure effective and strategic disaster relief grantmaking.
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Generosity & Integrity: Values for Leadership in Philanthropy by Paula J. Kelly Generosity and integrity are values that unite and sustain grantmakers. Learn more about upcoming opportunities for conversation and action through Council on Foundations programs.
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