2017 Funders Institute
Join us for our Annual Funders Institute in Washington, D.C. as we examine what it means for philanthropy to lead by example!
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Join us for our Annual Funders Institute in Washington, D.C. as we examine what it means for philanthropy to lead by example!
United Philanthropy Forum supports the continued full enforcement of current law that prohibits 501(c)(3) charitable organizations from endorsing, opposing or contributing to political candidates and engaging in partisan campaign activities—also known as the “Johnson Amendment.” See our position and resources on this issue.
Do you have a lot of data but still cannot consistently, concisely and compellingly speak to what difference your organization makes? You are not alone. This interactive session will offer a reframe for this challenge.
Forum Public Policy Update is a regular update for United Philanthropy Forum members covering public policy issues impacting the philanthropic sector.
his webinar will start by unpacking who these billionaires are, how and why they are jumping into climate funding, and some of the complex and far-reaching implications their choices are having on the non-profit and movement ecosystem, in particular on BIPOC- and grassroots-led groups focused on solutions towards a Just Transition.
Join this rapid response funder call to learn why this case is so important and about the long-lasting impacts SCOTUS’ decision, whether in favor of Johnson or against Johnson.
The workshop will be designed to support practitioners across various roles – foundation staff and executives, philanthropy advisors/consultants, and philanthropic serving professionals – who are curious about ways to use their positionality to be a part of this greater movement of change.
Join us on October 25th at 2 pm ET to learn about the Collaborative and hear directly from participating Forum members on how the KM Collaborative transforms the way they work! All Forum members, regardless of job function, are welcome to join this informational session on our community of learning.
In this session, participants will hear from three different nonprofit partners to gain deeper insight into the intersection of law and immigrant justice, the role of litigation in advancing a broader social and racial justice agenda, and will explore concrete ways philanthropy can invest in litigation strategies to advance the interests of immigrant communities.
Did you know that the BUILD Initiative was ECFC’s first collective project? Did you know that BUILD was initiated primarily by state-based funders who put their talent and funds together to create infrastructure for their state early childhood systems efforts?
In this session, we will hear from LGBTQ leaders as they delve into key issues facing LGTBQ immigrants and share updates about ongoing efforts at the local and national levels to transform and shift power to their communities.
Join Philanthropy California for a session on the current state of investing to mitigate climate change and build statewide climate resiliency. We’ll highlight impact investing strategies and opportunities in wildfire and drought mitigation, prioritizing approaches that serve people who are disproportionately experiencing the impacts of climate change.
Last week, Sens. Grassley (R-IA) and King (I-ME) introduced the Accelerating Charitable Efforts (ACE) Act, a bill that seeks to impose legislative mandates on donor-advised funds (DAFs) and private foundations. The Forum will work with our members, national partners, and experts in the field to take a deep dive on the proposed mandates in this bill and possible alternatives by gathering valuable feedback and examining critical data.
Forum Public Policy Update is a regular update for United Philanthropy Forum members covering public policy issues impacting the philanthropic sector.
Join this webinar to learn more about the state and local fiscal crisis, lessons learned from the Great Recession, key principles for an equitable response, and how state and local advocates are gearing up for the budget battles to come.
Funders Together to End Homelessness is excited to announce our 2020 Funders Forum in Oakland, CA, held in conjunction with the National Alliance to End Homelessness’s Solutions for Individual Homeless Adults Conference. Join funders from across the nation for a day of focused learning and discussion around how funders can organize partners and communities to support evidence-based solutions and catalyze innovative practices, investments, and collaboration to end homelessness
This is a guest post by Taryn Palumbo, Executive Director at Orange County Grantmakers who shares her thoughts of the 2019 Forum annual conference and some of the key takeaways about equity from engaging in conversations with fellow PSO leaders.
Join the PEAK Grantmaking Ohio Regional Chapter for an informative and interactive workshop to learn ways to improve your grantmaking practices and network with peers in the grants management community. Participate in the conversation online or attend a local meet-up in Cleveland, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, or Morgantown. Special thanks to Philanthropy West Virginia and Grantmakers of Western Pennsylvania who are co-hosting meeting hubs for this event.