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Charitable Giving Coalition Letter to Ways and Means Committee Members
Publication date:
08/2019
The Charitable Giving Coalition sent this letter to all members of the House Ways and Means Committee. The Charitable Giving Coalition (CGC), a coalition of associations representing thousands of charitable and faith-based organizations across the country, strongly supports the enactment of a universal charitable deduction.
Family Identity and Culture
Learn how families cultivate their philanthropic identity and nurture a family culture that reflects a shared sense of purpose.
White Nationalism + Voter Suppression: How Online Platforms Disenfranchise Communities of Color
Join us to discuss how digital platform accountability and online voter suppression are impacting democracy in a rapidly changing environment, and learn about the strategies advocates are deploying to mitigate the harmful effects on the electorate.
Keep Politics Out of Philanthropy: Leave the Johnson Amendment Alone
Release Date:
02/07/2018
A year ago at his first National Prayer Breakfast, President Trump vowed to
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Agenda Setting: A Wise Giver’s Guide to Influencing Public Policy
Publication date:
03/2015
Donating money to modify public thinking and government policy has now taken its place next to service-centered giving as a constructive branch of philanthropy. Many donors now view public-policy reform as a necessary adjunct to their efforts to improve lives directly. This book was written to help donors navigate the obstacles of public-policy philanthropy.
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.
Webinar: Education and Homelessness - Working Together for Students Experiencing Homelessness
Join Funders Together to End Homelessness for a webinar on May 22, 2018, exploring how housing instability and homelessness affect education outcomes.
Policy Alert: Supreme Court Effectively Blocks Citizenship Question on 2020 Census
Release Date:
06/27/2019
Forum Policy Alert is a time-sensitive notification for United Philanthropy Forum members covering breaking public policy issues impacting the philanthropic sector. The topic of this alert is the Supreme Court's decision on the citizenship question in the 2020 Census.
Developing a Whistleblower Policy
The heightened focus on nonprofit accountability in recent years has spurred calls for foundations and public charities to have adequate policies and procedures in place to ensure sound governance. One such policy that has become a recommended best practice for the sector is a whistleblower protection policy, yet most nonprofits still don’t have one. Here are some basic issues to consider when developing a whistleblower protection policy for your grantmaking organization.
CGC JEC Statement on Charitable Giving
Publication date:
06/2020
Charitable Giving Coalition submitted a letter to the Joint Economic Committee in regards to a June 9, 2020 hearing, "Supporting Charitable Giving During the COVID-19 Crisis."
Charitable Giving Priorities for Future COVID-19 Relief Legislation Letter
Publication date:
04/2020
Charitable Giving Coalition letter to House Ways Means Chairman, Richard Neal (D-MA) and Ranking Member Kevin Brady (R-TX), urging support for stronger charitable giving incentives in the next COVID-19 legislative package.
Are We Experiencing a Moment or a Movement for Civic Engagement?
Release Date:
04/04/2017
A guest post from our member, Kristen Cambell, Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement
#OrlandoUnited: Resources for Action
Release Date:
06/14/2016
In the early morning hours of June 12, a gunman opened fire at a gay nightclub in Orlando, FL leaving 49 people dead and over 50 injured. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and their families.
Donor Acknowledgement and Derived Benefits of Membership
Publication date:
04/2010
Compiled responses from a April 13, 2010 listserve query regarding members who request a donor acknowledgement form and determining the value of derived benefits.
The State of the Forum Address
Release Date:
08/13/2013
On July 30th, the membership of the Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers met for our annual member meeting in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Forum CEO Michael Litz provided a "State of the Forum" address.
Whistleblower Policy Template
A sample whistleblower policy that can be adapted for use by regional associations.
Johnson Amendment FSGG Sign-On Letter
Publication date:
04/2019
A sign-on letter to Chairman Quigley, Ranking Member Graves, Chairman Kennedy, and Ranking Member Coons to uphold the Johnson Amendment.
Forum Policy Update: August 2017 (Part 1)
Release Date:
08/11/2017
The Forum Policy Update is a bi-weekly update covering public policy issues impacting the philanthropic sector. The latest version highlights federal updates on comprehensive tax reform, the Johnson Amendment, 2020 Census; state updates on South Carolina's Pay-for-Success program, Connecticut's budget crisis; and resources available from last month's Policy Institute.
Dear Colleague Letter on the Charitable Giving Tax Deduction Act (H.R. 651)
Publication date:
07/2019
Co-sponsors of the Charitable Giving Tax Deduction Act (H.R. 651), Representatives Chris Smith (R-NJ) and Henry Cuellar (D-TX), shared a Dear Colleague letter with their fellow representatives, encouraging them to support an above-the-line deduction for charitable donations.