The National Conference of Bar Foundations (NCBF) advances the work of all types of bar foundations by:

(a) Promoting the integral role of bar foundations in advancing law-related philanthropy to the organized bar, the larger legal community, and the philanthropic community; and

(b) Serving as a clearinghouse and resource to assist bar foundations in carrying out their charitable missions.

Special Discount Offer for NCBF Members: ALPS Foundation Services is conducting a fall teleconference series on "Raising Money from Your Legal Community." NCBF members receive a 40% discount. Click here for more information and click here to register online.

Part I of NCBF's "The State of Bar Foundations" survey is now available online.
Click here to access the list of legal foundations that have received it.

NCBF 2008 Annual Meeting Program Handouts • NCBF Meeting Schedule Friday, August 8: Joint Workshop 5A: Volatile Economy Opportunities for Foundations Joint Workshop 5B: Compliance Update: Form 990 Redesign Poses Challenges Saturday, August 9: NCBF Award Presentation: South Carolina Bar Foundation Alternatives to Incarceration (PowerPoint) What Grantmakers Want and How to Give It to Them Watch for details coming soon on the 2009 Midyear Meeting!

The Complete Guide to Bar Foundations, hot off the presses this summer, is a free member benefit to all NCBF members. The guide contains sound advice and information along with sample policies that you can adapt to fit your foundation's needs. Join NCBF Now!