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Plenary: Philanthropy Associations & Networks Taking a Leadership Role on Complex Societal Issues
Against a backdrop of the “shrinking space” for civil society, philanthropy associations and networks play an increasingly important role in helping their members address societal issues that are complex and publicly and politically sensitive. This session will explore current challenges and lessons by reflecting on experience, based on case studies in Europe and the United States related to philanthropy's role in tackling issues arising from terrorism and migration/immigration.
Racial, Ethnic, and Tribal Philanthropy: A Scan of the Landscape
ASAE UBIT Coalition Sign-On Letter to Congress
Hate is Not Charitable: Three-Part Webinar Series, Part 2
Giving Together: A National Scan of Giving Circles and Shared Giving
This 2005 study documents and describes the range and types of giving circle-related activity nationwide.
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.
Member Recruitment Letters and Other Tools
A collection of sample member recruitment letters and other tools.
Latest Releases from the Field- Late September 2017
Recent Releases from the Field: June Part 2
Sector Letter to Congress in Support of Voting Rights
Philanthropic and Charitable Sector letter to Congress in support of the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.
New Releases Roundup: June & July 2022
Breakout Session: California’s Regional Associations: A New Strategic Partnership
Year in Review & Annual Reports
See how other philanthropy-serving organizations communicate the wrap-up of a year's worth of activities.
Endorsements, 2020 Census Deadline Extensions Act
2020 Census Deadline Act Endorsement List
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.
UBIT Coalition Message to Congressional Leadership
The UBIT Coalition, of which United Philanthropy Forum is a member, submitted this letter to Congressional leadership asking them to repeal the changes to UBIT, Section 512(a)(7) and its 21-percent tax on qualified transportation fringe benefits that tax-exempt employers provide to employees.
Forum Signs Joint Letter with National Nonprofits Opposing Government Shutdown
United Philanthropy Forum signed a joint letter to the leaders of the House and Senate, which notes the harmful impacts of government shutdowns and urges the continued funding of the federal government.
CGC Sign On Letter in Support of the Charitable Act
The Charitable Giving Coalition's (CGC) sign on letter in support of the Charitable Act.