How Philanthropy For Climate can propel climate action in community foundations.
This 90-minute webinar titled “How Philanthropy For Climate Can Propel Climate Action in Community Foundations” was jointly hosted by Philea and ECFI. Aimed at community foundations across Europe – particularly those yet to sign an existing Climate Commitment but interested in strategically framing their climate action – the event attracted around 30 participants. Attendees primarily represented community
foundations and their support organizations, along with other types of organizations.
Think Circular – community foundations and circular economy
This report explores how community foundations engage with the circular economy by supporting local initiatives that reduce waste, reuse resources, and strengthen community resilience. Drawing on examples such as repair hubs, community gardens, and reuse projects, it highlights the role of partnerships, citizen engagement, and local action in addressing climate and sustainability challenges. It positions community foundations as key actors in connecting environmental goals with place-based action.
Seeing Our Work Differently Through SDG Lenses: The experience of Siegen Community Foundation
This blog describes how Siegen Community Foundation began embedding the Sustainable Development Goals across its work following participation in the SDG Wake-Up Call workshops. It explains how the foundation uses an SDG lens to review supported projects, strengthen communications, develop partnerships and guide organisational changes. The article also highlights plans for more sustainable operations, an ESG-aligned investment policy and the importance of board support when adopting a whole-of-organisation approach
The SDGs Are Good For Us
This workshop report explores how community foundations and their support organisations can use the Sustainable Development Goals as a strategic framework. It presents Northamptonshire Community Foundation’s experience of embedding the SDGs across its vision, strategy, donor engagement, partnerships, community conversations and impact reporting. The report also examines effective partnership models and identifies practical roles for support organisations in building capability, sharing evidence and helping community foundations connect local action with global goals.
The regeneration of our communities through community foundations and the SDGs
This publication positions community foundations as key actors in regenerating communities by aligning local action with the SDGs. Using the Raimat Lleida Community Foundation as an example, it shows how regeneration can be operationalised through interconnected focus areas such as social action, culture, innovation, and environmental sustainability. By mobilising local actors, fostering leadership, and building cross-sector partnerships, community foundations create collaborative systems that strengthen resilience, support local economies, and enable long-term, place-based transformation.
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.
How to use marketing tools to encourage business to be involved in social activities based on the Sustainable Development Goals
This publication explores how community foundations can use marketing tools to communicate their work through the lens of the SDGs. It highlights practical approaches such as storytelling, visual identity, and campaign design to make local impact more visible and relatable. By aligning communication strategies with global frameworks, foundations can strengthen their positioning, engage broader audiences, and attract new partners and donors while keeping their work rooted in local realities.
Povezivanje lokalnih fondacija sa Ciljevima održivog razvoja
This Serbian-language guide shows how community foundations can connect local action with the Sustainable Development Goals and embed the SDG framework across their entire organisation. Drawing on examples from Europe and Canada, it covers mission, investment, strategy, grantmaking, communications, operations, community data and partnerships. The publication also offers ten practical steps to help community foundations understand, adopt and use the SDGs to strengthen their relevance, credibility and local impact.
The Role of Community Foundations in Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals
This research paper examines how community foundations are incorporating the Sustainable Development Goals into their strategies, programmes and grantmaking. Drawing on examples from North America, Europe, Asia and Africa, it highlights their role in generating local knowledge, educating and engaging communities, building cross-sector partnerships and connecting global goals with local action. The paper also considers the potential development of community foundations in Albania and their contribution to locally driven sustainable development.
How the SDGs Can Help Unlock the Mystery of Community Foundation Impact
This blog explores how the Sustainable Development Goals can provide community foundations and local charities with a shared framework for communicating their impact. It argues for a shift from short-term project funding towards sustainable support for core costs, organisational development and capacity building. Drawing on examples from UK community foundations, the article shows how the SDGs can strengthen donor understanding, encourage long-term partnerships and connect local action with broader social, economic and environmental goals.
