Census Roles for Philanthropy Serving Organizations
Discover useful information to help educate your members on what’s at stake for the 2020 Census and encourage your members to promote a fair and accurate census count.
Public Policy Resources
Effective Messaging About the Census
Guidelines for communicating effectively about the 2020 Census are grounded in a nationwide survey and focus groups of American voters conducted by Lake Research Partners.
FY 2018 Census Appropriations: Why Full Funding Matters
A leave behind for meetings with Congress on why full funding matters.
Why We Need the American Community Survey
A leave behind for meetings with Congress on the importance of the American Community Survey (ACS).
Philanthropy and the Renewal of Democracy
Publication date:
08/2016
Daniel Kemmis explores the sometimes-fraught relationship between philanthropy and democracy in this updated report. Beginning with a wide-ranging stroll through the shared history of philanthropy and democracy, Kemmis examines the current post-Citizens United landscape and asks whether philanthropy can and should do more to strengthen the infrastructure and practices of democracy.
The Value of Donor-Advised Funds
Publication date:
08/2016
Report from Independent Sector to review a 2005 recommendation to require a five percent payout for DAFs.
Council on Foundations Donor-Advised Funds Resources
Publication date:
08/2016
Resource page on donor-advised funds from the Council on Foundations.
Why We Need the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey
Publication date:
03/2016
This resource from the Census Project explains the importance of the American Community Survey.
FY2017 U.S. Census Bureau Appropriations: Why Full Funding Matters
Publication date:
03/2016
This resource from the Census Project explains the importance of full funding of the U.S. Census Bureau in FY 2017.
2010 Census Funder Tool Kit
Publication date:
03/2016
This toolkit from the Ford Foundation provides valuable resources to help make a difference in the 2010 Census. It offers a snapshot of the 2010 Census, its implications and practical steps to ensure that everyone is counted.
Supporting the Census & American Community Survey: A Toolkit for Coalition Building
Publication date:
03/2016
Produced by The Census Project, this toolkit offers information, resource and guidance for local stakeholders who want to create a coalition to help preserve a fair and accurate decennial census and comprehensive American Community Survey (ACS).
Everyone Counts Infographic
Publication date:
03/2016
Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees infographic on national and California census undercount data.
Briefing Papers on Congressional Delegates
Publication date:
02/2016
As a part of preparing their delegations for their Hill meetings, some regional associations put together 1-2 page highlights of each Member of Congress including biographical details, legislative priorities, recent media coverage of interest, committee assignments, prior activity, etc.
Active Community Capital Infographic
The Council of Michigan Foundations shares this easily customizable template for a story on public-private partnerships based on CMF's Active Community Capital 25 year public-private partnership story completed this summer in Grand Rapids Michigan.
Knowledgebase
Philanthropy Advocacy Playbook
Publication date:
09/2015
This publication provides information on 11 benefits and conversation-starters about philanthropic advocacy and lobbying. Specifically, it answers your questions about legal rules and provides concrete examples, templates, resources, and tips.
Ask the Right Questions: A Toolkit for Funder Groups Working on Public Policy
Publication date:
01/2015
How can funders work together to have an impact on public policy? PolicyWorks for Philanthropy has been asking this question as part of an effort to help affinity groups use policy engagement as a strategy to achieve shared program goals.
Congressional Staff Roles
Publication date:
11/2014
To those unfamiliar with Capitol Hill, the titles given to staff of Members of Congress can be confusing. In order to enable you to be most effective in communicating with Congress, we have listed the most commonly used titles and principal functions of key staff in your Representative or Senator’s office.
America Gives More Act RA Communications with Senators
Examples of regional associations communications with U.S. Senators around the America Give More Act.
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.
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.