About CFC

Benefits of Membership in CFC

Advice and information

• Personalized support and expertise from staff, consultants and colleagues
• Regular e-updates on the latest philanthropic news, trends, and resources

Professional development

• CF-LINKS, CFC's own professional development program, offers training created specifically for community foundations
• National networking and learning through CFC’s national conference, peer gatherings, and regional meetings

Practical Tools, Publications & Resources

• Access to CFC’s National Marketing Toolkits, sought-after manuals and respected publications

Innovative Projects and Partnerships

• Nationally coordinated programs such as Vital Signs, Community Foundations and the Environment and Youth in Philanthropy
• Facilitating relationships with national and regional donors and key partners such as media and professional advisors
• Collegial relationship with Council on Foundations (U.S.),including members rates for COF conferences.   

A National Voice

• Representation with government, national advisory bodies, and national and international philanthropic partners, and input into public policy
• Information about government, business, and voluntary sector issues