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Public Policy Update: September 16, 2022
Public Policy Update: March 4, 2022
Policy Update: June 5, 2019
Bromelkamp Company
Through special arrangements with Bromelkamp Company, we offer discounts for Forum members and their members on Bromelkamp Company’s Akoya.net software one-time set-up fee.
Census PSO Activities Tracker Q2 2019
This spreadsheet provides the results of a Forum survey that asked PSOs to report their census activities and advocacy in preparation for the 2020 Census.
Dues Increase Renewal Letters
A collection of sample letters developed by regional associations to announce a dues increase.
Philanthropy + Policy Update: March 15, 2024
Philanthropy + Policy Update: September 29, 2023
Public Policy Update: May 22, 2020
Joint PSO Statement: Keep Equity at the Forefront in Philanthropy’s Response to the Coronavirus
Policy Update: October 9, 2019
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.
Talent Retention Program Manual
Council of Michigan Foundations created a Talent Retention Program Manual to explore the concept of offering financial incentives for local college graduates to return to their local communities for work.
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.
Strategic Planning Documents
Strategic planning can help philanthropy-serving organizations meet the current and future needs of the foundations they serve. Yet to be successful, a strategic plan must provide concrete goals and realistic deadlines for meeting them.
Public Policy Update: December 9, 2022
2016 Forum Annual Conference Speakers
Public Policy Update: July 8, 2022
Year in Review & Annual Reports
See how other philanthropy-serving organizations communicate the wrap-up of a year's worth of activities.