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Public Policy Update: June 25, 2021
Forum Public Policy Update is a regular update for United Philanthropy Forum members covering public policy issues impacting the philanthropic sector.
U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs - Written Statement of Kiran Ahuja on behalf of Philanthropy Northwest
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.”
Policy Update: May 8, 2019
Forum Policy Update is a regular update for United Philanthropy Forum members covering public policy issues impacting the philanthropic sector.
Topics in the latest update include IRS reform legislation, Opportunizy Zones, and the 2020 Census.
Forum Policy Update: August 2017 (Part 1)
The Forum Policy Update is a bi-weekly update covering public policy issues impacting the philanthropic sector. The latest version highlights federal updates on comprehensive tax reform, the Johnson Amendment, 2020 Census; state updates on South Carolina's Pay-for-Success program, Connecticut's budget crisis; and resources available from last month's Policy Institute.
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Instructions for Virtual Foundations on the Hill 2021 registrants on how to access program content via our virtual conference platform, powered by Swapcard.
Rural Philanthropy: What Do We Need to Do to Support Rural Communities?
Resources from a concurrent session during the 2019 Forum Annual Conference in Cleveland, OH that featured representatives of Grantmakers in Aging, Philanthropy Northwest, Southeastern Council of Foundations, Environmental Grantmakers Association, and Rural Philanthropic Analysis Project at Campbell University who discussed disparities that rural philanthropy is experiencing from lack of attention and understanding from philanthropy.
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Navigating Social Media: Using the Right Tools in Your Grantmaking Organization
Materials from Philanthropy-Serving Organizations' Census Projects
Materials created by or for philanthropy-serving organizations around advocating for adequate funding for the upcoming census in 2020.
2021 Key Metrics for Philanthropy-Serving Organizations- Full Report
The 2021 Key Metrics for Philanthropy-Serving Organizations report provides comprehensive benchmarking data and analyses on the finances, membership, services and programs, operations, and governance of regional and national philanthropy-serving organizations (PSOs). The full report is accessible to our members.
D5 Coalition State of the Work 2014 Released
Philanthropy + Policy Update: September 15, 2023
The Philanthropy + Policy Update by United Philanthropy Forum provides updates, analysis, and breaking news about public policy issues impacting the philanthropic sector and the communities we serve. This issue is for September 15, 2023.
A Handbook for Giving Circle Hosts: Tools and Resources for Developing and Sustaining Giving Circles
The Forum's handbook of tools and resources for giving circle host organizations, including tools for deciding whether to host a giving circle, key questions to ask and a checklist of giving circle and host duties.
The Impact of Giving Together: Giving Circles’ Influence on Members’ Philanthropic and Civic Behaviors, Knowledge, and Attitudes
Released by the University of Nebraska at Omaha, United Philanthropy Forum, and the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University, “The Impact of Giving Together” specifically examines the impact of giving circles on members’ giving and civic engagement.
Public Policy Update: May 2, 2022
Forum Public Policy Update is a regular update for United Philanthropy Forum members covering public policy issues impacting the philanthropic sector. This issue is for May 2, 2022.
Public Policy Update: December 9, 2022
Forum Public Policy Update is a regular update for United Philanthropy Forum members covering public policy issues impacting the philanthropic sector. This issue is for December 9, 2022.
Where Do We Go From Here? Antiracist Philanthropy in 2023 and Beyond
In this candid and casual conversation for funders, Iheoma Iruka and Ellen Roche will discuss insights from Trust for Learning’s recent SEED (Supporting Equitable Educator Development) report and look toward what’s next for funders investing in antiracism, inclusion, and racial equity.