National Standards update Post 1 of 2 (click here for more information) – June 13, 2016
Post 2 – National Standards update – July 1, 2016
National Standards reconfirmation date list for Members (PDF)
The League of California Community Foundations supports your effort to be reconfirmed with National Standards, and League staff are participating in a learning community with COF and community foundation associations at the national level in preparation for the reconfirmation process.
National Standards rebranding is complete – see links below
- E-blast: https://www.magnetmail.net/actions/email_web_version.cfm?recipient_id=2351383294&message_id=11490782&user_id=COF_&group_id=0&jobid=30928805
- National Standards Info Page: http://www.cof.org/content/national-standards-us-community-foundations-0
- National Standards E-brochure: http://www.cof.org/community-foundation-standards
- Upgraded Toolkit: http://www.cof.org/content/national-standards-communications-toolkit
- Upgraded Seals: http://www.cof.org/sites/default/files/documents/files/NS00_sealguide_11Feb181.pdf
- Council on Foundations Community Foundations Webpages: http://www.cof.org/page/community-foundation-programs-services
National Standards Teleconference November 18, 2014
- Minutes (PDF)
- Revised National Standards (PDF)
- Handout from Cleveland Conference (PDF)
- PowerPoint Presentation from Teleconference (PPP)
Sample Documents from League Members
View the sample documents submitted by League members.
Other Materials
Pension Protection Act of 2006 (H.R. 4)
- Summary of Charitable Provisions
- Advanced Legal Seminar Excerpt
- Frequently Asked Questions: H.R.4
- A Guide to the Effective Dates of H.R.4
- Provisions Affecting Supporting Organizations
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Why National Standards? (PPT) Download the presentation — a comprehensive tool for sharing the value of National Standards compliance with your board and staff |
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National Standards Overview (PDF) This one-page handout is perfect for understanding and sharing the basics about National Standards — what they cover, what they’re for, how the process has changed, what support is available, and the cost of accreditation. |
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Website Guide (PDF) This simple two-pager offers a “point-by-point” guide to navigating the new, one-stop National Standards site, www.cfstandards.org — a robust, online library that is packed with tools and information about National Standards. |