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Census FY 2020 Appropriations Update 6-17-19
Prepared by The Leadership Conference, this fact sheet provides an update on the FY 2020 appropriations process for funding the 2020 Census.
Hosting a Giving Circle: The Benefits and Challenges of Giving Together
An April 2008 analysis by the Forum of the relationship between giving circles and their host organizations; accompanies a handbook of tools for considerations when hosting a circle.
Latest Releases From the Field- Late June 2018
Public Policy Round Robin
Lean, Keen, Producing Machines (PSOs with up to 5 Staff)
Funder Census Initiative - FY 2020 Appropriations Update 05-21-19
Prepared by Terri Ann Lowenthal, this fact sheet provides an update on the FY 2020 appropriations process for funding the 2020 Census.
Sector Letter Supporting House Legacy IRA Bill - March 2022
Coalition letter from 56 groups to House Ways & Means and Education & Labor, supporting Secure 2.0 legislation, that includes a Legacy IRA provision.
Johnson Amendment FSGG Sign-On Letter
A sign-on letter to Chairman Quigley, Ranking Member Graves, Chairman Kennedy, and Ranking Member Coons to uphold the Johnson Amendment.
What's Next in the Movement for Working Families: Opportunities for Offense and Building Power in the States
The COVID-19 Crucible
The COVID-19 Crucible: How Philanthropy-Serving Organizations Responded to the Pandemic and Are Adapting in a New Landscape.
Sample Affinity Group & Member Network Frameworks and Guidelines
Samples, examples and other resources about how PSOs strategize about, manage and resource their member networks, affinity groups, collaboratives, and additional groups.
Policy Update: The Latest Federal FY18 Budget Developments
PSO Charitable Deduction Resources
Resources developed by the Charitable Giving Coalition, the Forum, Council on Foundations, and regional philanthropy networks around protecting the Charitable Deduction. These include FAQs, infographics, talking points, position statements, op-eds, and other sample articles.
Strategic Planning Documents
Strategic planning can help philanthropy-serving organizations meet the current and future needs of the foundations they serve. Yet to be successful, a strategic plan must provide concrete goals and realistic deadlines for meeting them.
The Census and Civil Rights
Proposal Review and Evaluation Guidelines
Sample proposal review and evaluation guidelines from foundations across the country.
Giving Studies
The following Giving Studies were produced by regional associations to report on organized giving in their service areas, identify and understand the impact and matters of philanthropy, and provide a broad picture of a region's private charitable resources.