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  • Registration Now Open

    Join us in Washington, DC for our annual Foundations on the Hill (FOTH) and PolicyWorks Institute! Take a “deep dive” to strengthen your policy and advocacy work at our annual PolicyWorks Institute and then meet with your members of Congress about key issues of importance to foundations and philanthropy during Foundations on the Hill.

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  • 2019 Compensation and Benefits for PSOs report in tablet on desk.

    Latest Compensation & Benefits Data Now Available

    Our 2019 Compensation & Benefits for Philanthropy-Serving Organizations report provides comprehensive benchmarking data and analyses on regional and national PSOs’ employment practices.

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  • Save the Date: 2020 Annual Conference - Seattle Skyline

    2020 Forum Annual Conference

    July 20-22 | Seattle, WA

    Mark your calendars! #ForumCon20 will bring together the leadership and staff of all PSOs working to advance, inform and support the nation’s philanthropic sector. You don't want to miss it!

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  • Learning to Ride the Wave: Adaptive Business Modeling for PSOs Report Cover

    Business Model Guide Written for PSOs

    A new DIY guide seeks to help philanthropy-serving organizations (PSOs) effectively manage the “business side” of their organizations. The guide was developed by The Giving Practice (TGP) at Philanthropy Northwest, in partnership with United Philanthropy Forum and Northern California Grantmakers. It shares seven practices and 12 tools for PSOs who seek effective ways to mobilize resources to sustain their organization’s work.

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  • Videos from 2019 Forum Annual Conference Now Available

    2019 Forum Annual Conference Videos

    #ForumCon19 featured a full roster of engaging and inspiring keynote speakers - videos from our plenary sessions are now available.

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As the largest and most diverse network in American philanthropy, United Philanthropy Forum holds a unique position in the social sector to help increase philanthropy’s impact in communities across the country.

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News & Updates

The Border Should Unite Us, Not Divide Us

Monday, December 2, 2019

Forum President & CEO David Biemesderfer reflects on his experience at the Human Rights Summit in Tijuana and San Diego along... more

Achieving Diversity & Equity: Are Actions Catching Up With Intentions?

Monday, September 30, 2019

Forum President & CEO David Biemesderfer shares reflections on some key findings from the 2019 Compensations & Benefits... more

Dispatch from #ForumCon19: Confronting Hatred Through Lessons Learned At Forum Conference

Thursday, August 22, 2019

In a guest post, Maria Vizcarrondo, President at Council New Jersey Grantmakers, shares lesson learned from #ForumCon19 that can... more

Dispatch from #ForumCon19: Standing on the Shoulders of Giants & Seeing Further

Wednesday, August 21, 2019

This is a guest post by Kelly Connor, Program and Communications Manager at Gateway Center for Giving who shares her thoughts of... more

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New Releases Roundup: November 2019

Monday, December 2, 2019

Check out the latest releases from around the nonprofit sector featuring items from Candid, Carnegie Corporation of New York, ... more

Policy Update: November 21, 2019

Thursday, November 21, 2019

Forum Policy Update is a regular update for United Philanthropy Forum members covering public policy issues impacting the... more

Launch of the Forum's New Racial Equity Listserv

Tuesday, November 19, 2019

We are pleased to announce the launch of the Forum’s new Racial Equity Listserv. Created to encourage and support the exchange of... more

Forum Launches New Lean, Keen, Producing Machines Peer Community

Tuesday, November 19, 2019

Currently in its pilot phase, the Lean, Keen, Producing Machines Peer Community is for people working for Forum members that have... more

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