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The Power of a Network to Amplify Philanthropy’s Voice
United Philanthropy Forum Launches Search for Next President and CEO
Policy Update: November 20, 2018
Family Foundation Webinar Series | Determining Donor Intent When the Donor is No Longer Engaged
State of the Forum Address 2014
IS Written Testimony - Joint Economic Committee - June 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."
Understanding Independent Sector’s Principles for Effective Governance
Independent Sector's Principles for Good Governance and Ethical Practice outlines 33 principles of sound practice for charitable organizations and foundations related to legal compliance and public disclosure, effective governance, financial oversight, and responsible fundraising. This webinar focuses on the policies and procedures a board of directors should implement to fulfill its oversight and governance responsibilities effectively.
Conflict of Interest Disclosure Forms
These sample disclosure forms ask individuals to list their affiliations with other entities that might potentially affect their independent decision making in order to identify potential conflicts of interest based on an expansive definition of affiliated persons.
Letter Supporting Simplification of Private Foundation Excise Tax
United Philanthropy Forum and 21 philanthropy-serving organizations sent this letter to Speaker Pelosi, Republican Leader McCarthy, Chairman Neal, and Ranking Member Brady, as well as all other Representatives on the Ways and Means Committee, in support of simplifying the private foundation excise tax to a revenue-neutral, flat 1.39 percent.
CGC Statement on Giving USA Report
Charitable Giving Coalition statement on the Giving USA results for 2018.
Community Foundation Bylaws
Continuity of Operations Plan
Sample language from philanthropy-serving organizations about their Continuity of Operations Plan.
Continuity Policy
Forum members share continuity plans that they use for their organization or share information relating to it. Responses are compiled below by known organizations.
Renewal Letters, Invoices & Applications
Sample membership renewal letters, applications, forms, and invoices from philanthropy-serving organizations.