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COVID-19 DAF Letter to Congress
Publication date:
04/2020
Letter from a group of members of the Charitable Giving Coalition, including the Forum, asking Congress to include DAFs in relief legislation.
Public Policy
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Agenda Setting: A Wise Giver’s Guide to Influencing Public Policy
Publication date:
03/2015
Donating money to modify public thinking and government policy has now taken its place next to service-centered giving as a constructive branch of philanthropy. Many donors now view public-policy reform as a necessary adjunct to their efforts to improve lives directly. This book was written to help donors navigate the obstacles of public-policy philanthropy.
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America Gives More Act RA Communications with Senators
Examples of regional associations communications with U.S. Senators around the America Give More Act.
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America Gives More Act RA Communications with Members
Examples of regional association communications with their members and policy groups around the America Gives More Act.
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Moving Funders in Support of Policy Work
Publication date:
08/2014
PowerPoint slides from Richard Figueroa's "Moving Funders in Support of Policy Work" presented at the 2014 PolicyWorks Institute. This session discussed how a group of California funders are collaborating on social change as a starting point for a broader conversation on the value and ways that RAs can participate and support this kind of collaborative philanthropic effort.
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How Has the Forum Network Changed?
Publication date:
08/2014
PowerPoint slides from PolicyWorks Evaluator Dawn Roberts's presentation "How Has the Forum Network Changed?" Covering 2009-2014, the session detailed changes in how regional associations engage their members and legislators on public policy issues.
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Permissible Activity During an Election Cycle
Publication date:
06/2014
Nonprofits can and should play an active role during elections, particularly by educating and activating voters. However, with important local, state and federal elections coming up this fall, nonprofits should take the time to remind their staff about appropriate activity during a political campaign or at any other time.
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PSO Policy Positions
Sample public policy agendas, principles, and action plans from philanthropy-serving organizations.
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PSO Charitable Deduction Resources
Resources developed by the Charitable Giving Coalition, the Forum, Council on Foundations, and regional philanthropy networks around protecting the Charitable Deduction. These include FAQs, infographics, talking points, position statements, op-eds, and other sample articles.
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Case Studies for PSO Policy Work
Case studies from philanthropy-serving organizations that articulate why grantmaker members should engage in public policy work.