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Member Guest Post: Donor Advised Funds from a Community Foundation Perspective
Philanthropy + Policy Update: October 27, 2023
Joint Policy Institute Agenda
Forum Public Policy Principles - 117th Congress
The convening of the 117th Congress and the inauguration of a new presidential administration provides the Forum with an opportunity to apply a renewed focus to 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.
Forum Policy Playbook: October Edition
The October edition of our month-by-month advocacy guide focuses on how to engage in elections. With off-year elections coming up in November, it is an appropriate time to focus on this issue, and perhaps stimulate some thinking on how your organization might get engaged in the elections in 2018 and beyond.shington to face debates over tax reform, and everyone re-focused on work after the summer holidays, this is an opportune moment to get our issues on policymakers’ radar.
Understanding Independent Sector’s Principles for Effective Governance
Independent Sector's Principles for Good Governance and Ethical Practice outlines 33 principles of sound practice for charitable organizations and foundations related to legal compliance and public disclosure, effective governance, financial oversight, and responsible fundraising. This webinar focuses on the policies and procedures a board of directors should implement to fulfill its oversight and governance responsibilities effectively.
Sample COVID-19 Policies
This is a compilation page of sample COVID-19 policies.
Programming for New Grantmakers
Many philanthropy-serving organizations offer a training program or series for philanthropy professionals who are new to the field or are looking to update their skills and knowledge.
2016 Forum Annual Conference Speakers
Disaster Preparedness for Regional Associations
United Philanthropy Forum Offering PSOs Mini-Grants for Rural Philanthropy Programming
A New Congress Brings Fresh Opportunity for Philanthropy to Deepen Our Engagement With Policymakers
Better Grantmaking, Better Care, Better Outcomes for Vulnerable Populations and Communities.
Courtney Moore Celebrates 10 Years of Service
Community Foundation Boot Camp- Boston
State of the Forum Address 2014
The State of the Forum Address
2017 Institute Speakers
Forum Policy Playbook: November Edition
The November 2017 edition of the Forum Policy Playbook focuses on taking policy positions and creating a legislative agenda. We look at the common traits of successful legislative agendas; comment on the benefits of having a process in place to consider expedited approval of policy positions; and share samples from members that are engaging in this work.