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National Philanthropic Orgs Letter - The ACE Act (2021)
Publication date:
06/2021
A letter from the Forum and national partners regarding the Accelerating Charitable Efforts (or ACE Act).
Public Policy
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Nonprofit Statement of Guiding Principles to Advance Racial Equity and Justice
Publication date:
06/2021
Updated nonprofit coalition statement on advancing racial equity and justice.
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FOTH 2021 Recap
Publication date:
06/2021
This year, the sector came together in an unprecedented way to participate in FOTH. The Forum has put together a video to recap this unique experience. Feel free to download and enjoy.
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2021-2022 Forum Public Policy Principles
Publication date:
04/2021
The convening of the 117th Congress and the inauguration of a new presidential administration provides the Forum with an opportunity to apply a renewed focus to its public policy work over the next two years. To that end, the Forum has developed six public policy principles that will guide our work during that time.
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Nonprofit Racial Justice Statement to Congress (Sep. 2020)
Publication date:
09/2020
Statement on Racial Justice from National Nonprofit Organizations
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IS Written Testimony - Joint Economic Committee - June 2020
Publication date:
06/2020
Independent Sector submitted written testimony to the Joint Economic Committee on June 9, 2020. The testimony was submitted for the hearing "Supporting Charitable Giving during the COVID-19 Crisis."
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CGC JEC Statement on Charitable Giving
Publication date:
06/2020
Charitable Giving Coalition submitted a letter to the Joint Economic Committee in regards to a June 9, 2020 hearing, "Supporting Charitable Giving During the COVID-19 Crisis."
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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.
Knowledgebase
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.