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Top Ten Philanthropy Resources: May Part 1
Does Philanthropy’s Awareness Gap Still Exist?
Top 10 Hot Topics for RA Staff 2014
Trends
The face of philanthropy is rapidly changing. Established foundations play a visible and powerful role in charitable giving, yet the vast majority of philanthropy, about 80%, still comes from individuals.
Perpetuity or Limited Lifespan: How Do Family Foundations Decide?
This study of family foundations in 2008 summarizes key findings regarding how many active family foundations are planning to spend down or exist in perpetuity (or have not yet made a decision), and examines their motivations and decision-making.
Public Policy Update: May 28, 2021
Join the Forum Network
The Forum is pleased to invite national and regional philanthropy-serving organizations (PSOs) who work work to advance, inform and support philanthropy to become members of our network.
Philanthropy + Policy Update: September 29, 2023
Philanthropy + Policy Update: July 31, 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 July 31, 2023.
Public Policy Update: May 22, 2020
Public Policy Update: May 6, 2020
Forum Public Policy Update is a regular update for United Philanthropy Forum members covering public policy issues impacting the philanthropic sector.
Policy Update: March 27, 2019
Policy Update: December 19, 2018
Progams for Experienced Grantmakers
Forum Public Policy Principles - 118th Congress
The convening of the 118th Congress provides the Forum with an opportunity to build on a renewed focus of its public policy work over the next two years. To that end, the Forum has developed six public policy principles that will guide our work during that time.
One-Pager, 2020 Census Deadline Extensions Act
One-pager for Census legislation introduced by Sen. Schatz (D-HI) and Murkowski (R-AK). The legislation would extend the current Census Deadline.
Public Policy Peer Community 2019 Conference Session Materials
Resources from a concurrent session during the 2019 Forum Annual Conference in Cleveland, OH that featured representatives of ABFE, Funders Together to End Homelessness, and Philanthropic Initiative for Racial Equity who engaged in dialogue about the principles of equity and inclusion to guide policy work and shifting philanthropic culture to recognize the value of public policy and advocacy in achieving racial equity goals.
Non-member Surveys
Non-member surveys can help your organization gather important information about underserved audiences and pique interest in your regional association.
#FOTH2024 Social Media Toolkit
The Forum designed a social media toolkit to help #FOTH2024 participants amplify the impact of their advocacy efforts on the Hill.