Policy Issue: Census
Publication date:
05/2019
United Philanthropy Forum is engaging our network to ensure a fair and accurate census count in 2020. See the Forum's position and resources on this issue.
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PSO Census Resources
Publication date:
05/2019
A collection of philanthropy serving organizations' resources on the 2020 Census.
Funder Census Initiative - FY 2020 Appropriations Update 05-21-19
Publication date:
05/2019
Prepared by Terri Ann Lowenthal, this fact sheet provides an update on the FY 2020 appropriations process for funding the 2020 Census.
Learning in Philanthropy: A Guidebook
Publication date:
05/2019
This guide provides a solid basis for thinking and talking about the next steps in your organization’s learning work. It is designed to serve as a resource to help grantmakers answer critical learning questions and embed learning more deeply into the day-to-day work and cultures of their organizations.
2019 “Giving in Maine” Report
Publication date:
05/2019
In its most recent regional giving study, Maine Philanthropy Center shares an annual snapshot of giving in Maine. In FY2017, there were more than 360 private and community foundations based in Maine who held more than $3 billion in assets and gave more than $180 million in charitable grants throughout the world.
Radio & Audio Grantmaking: Reaching New Audiences Through Old Platforms
Publication date:
05/2019
Both radio and audio are being used in exciting ways to reach new audiences, spark civic engagement and dialogue across diverse communities, examine science and advance disability education, and much more. Radio, in particular, is garnering significant support from philanthropy across a range of programming themes.
Language Perception Project
Publication date:
05/2019
In late 2018, PACE undertook a research effort to better understand the perceptions of language our field uses to describe civic engagement and democracy work. In other words, when we say “civic engagement” or “democracy” or “patriotism,” “activism,” or “justice” to most Americans, what do they hear? And what does it mean to them?
Compiled List of Fellowships Opportunities
Publication date:
05/2019
Forum network members have worked together to compile a list of fellowship opportunities that people can apply to. This document has fellow leadership development opportunities, cohort opportunities, innovation opportunities, for philanthropic professionals, for nonprofit leaders, etc.
Greater Good: Lessons from Those Who Have Started Major Grantmaking Organizations
Publication date:
04/2019
With more than 30,000 new private foundations established in the U.S. in the past 20 years, it is vital that early-stage grantmakers learn from the wisdom of those who have gone before them so they can avoid common mistakes and position their grantmaking organizations for success.
Global Media Philanthropy: What Funders Need to Know About Data, Trends and Pressing Issues Facing the Field
Publication date:
04/2019
With support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Media Impact Funders has been researching trends, challenges and opportunities for global media funding.
Courage in Practice—The Principles for Peak Grantmaking
Publication date:
04/2019
Many in our sector are talking about big ideas such as equity and inclusion, narrowing the power gap in our sector, being authentically engaged in our communities, listening and learning from our partners, and living our values in our practice.
The Impact of Youth Civic Engagement on Community Health, Safety, and Equity
Publication date:
04/2019
This report discusses how the zip code among other factors play a major role in the safety and development of the youth within America. Depending on the area a child is more likely to experience community violence by living in a neighborhood with diminished economic opportunities compared to a more affluent one.
ASAE UBIT Coalition Sign-On Letter to Congress
Publication date:
04/2019
Over 600 organizations from all 50 states signed on to the American Society of Association Executives’ (ASAE) letter to Representatives Neal and Brady on the House Ways and Means Committee to call for the repeal of the unrelated business income tax (UBIT) on nonprofits’ fringe benefits.
Johnson Amendment FSGG Sign-On Letter
Publication date:
04/2019
A sign-on letter to Chairman Quigley, Ranking Member Graves, Chairman Kennedy, and Ranking Member Coons to uphold the Johnson Amendment.
U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs - Written Statement of Kiran Ahuja on behalf of Philanthropy Northwest
Publication date:
04/2019
Written Statement of Kiran Ahuja on behalf of Philanthropy Northwest to U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs on “Building out Indian Country: Tools for Community Development.”
GuideStar
Publication date:
03/2019
GuideStar is pleased to offer 20% discounts on popular GuideStar products to United Philanthropy Forum members and their member organizations in good standing including GuideStar Premium and Pro, GuideStar Nonprofit Compensation Report, and GuideStar Charity Check.
Personal Stories of Racial Equity Work
Publication date:
03/2019
In this video, United Philanthropy Forum members and colleagues share some deeply moving stories of the role that racial equity plays in their personal lives. This is the third video in a three-part Forum video series on racial equity
Clipped Wings: Closing the Wealth Gap for Millennial Women
Publication date:
03/2019
Asset Funders Network’s latest report, in collaboration with the Closing the Women’s Wealth Gap (CWWG) and the Insight Center for Community Economic Development reveals the current economic reality for millennial women and the primary drivers contributing to their wealth inequities.
Women Give 2019: Gender and Giving Across Communities of Color
Publication date:
03/2019
Women Give 2019 is the first study to explore the intersection of race, giving and gender. The report finds that generosity is a value shared by all communities, and that women across race and ethnicity are leading through philanthropy. As communities of color grow in wealth and influence, the study demonstrates the unique perspectives women of color bring to philanthropy and underscores the importance of understanding and engaging donors from diverse backgrounds.
The Philanthropy Framework
Publication date:
03/2019
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors has released The Philanthropy Framework, a tool for analysis and planning to guide emerging and established philanthropies to better align resources for maximum impact.
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