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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.
PSO President, CEO, and Executive Director Positions
Sample regional and national philanthropy-serving organization job descriptions for presidents, CEOs, and executive directors.
Journey Toward Racial Equity Report: Year 2
Public Policy Update: April 23, 2020
Database Migration Prep
Foundations on the Hill: Leave Behind Policy Packets
Sample handouts and leave behind packets developed for Foundations on the Hill.
Value of Forum Membership and Ask to Renew in 2021
Policy Update: December 18, 2019
A Delegation Captain’s Guide for Congressional Visits
Guide for delegation captains at Foundations on the Hill with helpful tips for scheduling meetings, preparing for meetings, conducting meetings, and more.
Policy Update: September 11, 2019
Sample Foundation Investment Policy
Public Policy Update: June 25, 2021
Philanthropy Amicus Brief on Census Citizenship Question
30 foundations and philanthropy serving organizations (PSOs), including United Philanthropy Forum and eight Forum members, signed an amicus curiae brief that was submitted to the Supreme Court in support of removing the citizenship question from the 2020 Census.
Plenary: Building and Strengthening the Forum Network for Greater Impact
In this plenary session we’ll explore how regional and national philanthropy-serving organizations can use a network approach to leverage the effectiveness of our collective work.
Public Policy Update: September 10, 2020
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.
Recommended FY 2020 Appropriations for 2020 Census
Prepared by Terri Ann Lowenthal, this fact sheet provides information on the FY 2020 appropriations process for funding the 2020 Census.
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.