To learn and undestand the SDGs in order to be able to communicate the idea of SDGs and their benefits to FFL members and develop guidelines for including the SDG in the day-to-day activities of FFL and its members
This publication explores how community foundations can use the SDGs as a practical framework for guiding strategy, grantmaking, and community engagement. It highlights that while awareness of the SDGs remains uneven, they offer a powerful tool to connect local action with global challenges. By integrating SDGs into everyday operations—through partnerships, education, and funding priorities—community foundations can strengthen their long-term impact and support more sustainable and inclusive community development.
COVID-19: Community Foundations in Action Netherlands – Local is Key
This case highlights how a newly established community foundation in the Netherlands responded rapidly to COVID-19 by supporting local initiatives addressing loneliness and income loss. Through flexible, non-bureaucratic funding and strong community connections, Twentse Noabers enabled grassroots responses—from food distribution and digital tools for elderly care to fostering social contact—while also acting as a connector and advocate for local initiatives.
Assifero empowers community foundations in Italy
This blog highlights how Assifero, as a national support organisation, strengthened and coordinated the response of community foundations across Italy during the COVID-19 crisis. It showcases a wide range of local actions—from emergency fundraising and service delivery to innovative financial tools and cross-sector partnerships—while emphasising the role of support infrastructure in enabling rapid, coordinated and systemic responses.
