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Democracy in Crisis: Will Philanthropy Finally Wake Up?
Partnering with Policymakers and Community Members to Position Dual Language Learners for Success
During the webinar a policy researcher from Texans Care for Children and a bilingual educator from the impacted community will share lessons learned from the process of partnering.
Funder Call: Defending the Equal Access Rule
During this funder call, we will hear more about the proposed rule, how philanthropy can take action during the public comment process, and the importance of LGBTQ equity in philanthropy’s work.
Public Policy Update: June 9, 2020
Forum Public Policy Update is a regular update for United Philanthropy Forum members covering public policy issues impacting the philanthropic sector.
Public Policy Update: January 30, 2020
Investing for Foundations 201
Even with a professional investment advisor, foundations have a fiduciary duty to understand their portfolio and set the parameters of the investment approach. This program is for those seeking a deeper understanding of how to construct and evaluate a portfolio. It will cover how foundations should set goals for their portfolio, analysis of the 5% spending rule (and strategic use of tax carryforwards), how to calculate liquidity needs, understand performance calculations and reporting, and due diligence questions to ask.
Policy Update: August 28, 2019
Dispatch from #ForumCon19: Confronting Hatred Through Lessons Learned At Forum Conference
Housing Rights for Survivors: How Public Policy Can Address Housing Instability for Domestic and Sexual Assault Survivors Webinar
This webinar will cover federal and state law policy examples that provide important protections for survivors of domestic violence who seek to access or maintain rental housing.
Introduction to the Intersection: Domestic Violence, Sexual Violence, Housing, and Homelessness 101 Webinar
This webinar will explain the intersection between domestic and sexual violence and homelessness; highlight effective strategies for stakeholders to share in their commitment to finding effective ways to serve this population; provide a deeper understanding of the specific barriers survivors face in accessing and maintaining safe housing; address the role of effective partnerships across the homeless and victim service provider systems; and explore innovative housing model approaches to address the myriad of safe housing needs for survivors.
Policy Update: August 14, 2019
New Releases Roundup: August 2019
Policy Update: November 20, 2018
Stop Separating Families at the Border. Now.
Vote No on Tax Bill
Family Foundation Webinar Series: Is Your Family’s Philanthropy Ready for the Future?
This session will look at current trends in philanthropy and society, and discuss ways philanthropic families may need to adapt their strategies for governance, family engagement, and giving vehicles. The event features Tony Macklin, CAP®, a chartered advisor in philanthropy who has led a national family foundation and has experience working with donors within a community foundation.