Top Resources: Sustainable Development Goals

A call to action for everyone, everywhere, to work towards a just and sustainable future.

These pages provide a detailed introduction to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the context of community foundation engagement and philanthropy. It provides practical, real-life examples of SDG-based work in local community foundations, as well as ideas and steps for aligning current community foundation work with the SDGs.

The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and your community foundation
In this webinar, we will review the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its local relevance. We will also share information about an upcoming opportunity for community foundations to participate in a consultation process which will provide the federal government with community knowledge and recommendations for the development of the national strategy.
SDG Guidebook and Toolkit
This package provides a detailed introduction to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the context of community foundation engagement and philanthropy. It provides practical, real-life examples of SDG-based work in local community foundations, as well as ideas and steps for aligning current community foundation work with the SDGs.
Fact Sheet: SDG 14 – Life Below Water
SDG 14 focuses on preserving the health of our oceans and marine ecosystems. Many community foundations are exploring the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) within their planning, granting, convening, Vital Signs and more.
Fact Sheet: SDG 5 – Gender Equality
SDG 5 focuses global attention on the need for gender equality, women’s empowerment and an end to gender-based violence. The goal’s objective is to “Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.” Many community foundations are exploring the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) within their planning, granting, convening, Vital Signs and more.
Fact Sheet: SDG 4 – Quality Education
SDG 4 is our global commitment to lifelong learning opportunities and quality education that is inclusive, equitable and accessible for all. Many community foundations are exploring the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) within their planning, granting, convening, Vital Signs and more.
SDG 101 Webinar for Community Foundations
As we start the new year, learn why the SDGs are important to our work as community foundations and discover how community foundations are connecting their local efforts to a broader and ambitious global agenda to improve the world around us.
Fact Sheet: SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 11 focuses on the importance of our cities and towns for achieving sustainable development. Many community foundations are exploring the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) within their planning, granting, convening, Vital Signs and more.
Fact Sheet: SDG 3 – Good Health and Wellbeing
SDG 3 represents our global approach to ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all. Many community foundations are exploring the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) within their planning,
granting, convening, Vital Signs and more.
Fact Sheet: SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 8 focuses on decoupling growth from environmental destruction, providing decent work for all, delivering economic benefits to all members of society and supporting innovation and entrepreneurship. Many community foundations are exploring the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) within their planning, granting, convening, Vital Signs and more.
Fact Sheet: SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals
SDG 17 focuses on the need for global partnerships and collaborative processes to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. Many community foundations are exploring the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) within their planning, granting, convening, Vital Signs and more.