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Forum Policy Playbook: November Edition

Publication date: 
11/2017

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.

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Forum Policy Playbook: October Edition

Publication date: 
10/2017

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.

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Forum's Statement on Johnson Amendment: Hearing on Examining a Church’s Right to Free Speech

Publication date: 
05/2017

The Forum submitted a written statement to the Hearing on Examining a Church’s Right to Free Speech Before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee’s Subcommittee on Government Operations and Subcommittee on Health Care, Benefits, and Administrative Rules in support of upholding the Johnson Amendment. 

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News Release: Keep Partisan Politics Out of the Charitable Sector

Publication date: 
04/2017

A broad, nationwide coalition of 501(c)(3) organizations, made up of charitable nonprofits, including religious institutions, philanthropy serving organizations, and foundations, delivered a clear message to Congress: maintain the current law that protects nonprofit organizations from being hounded for partisan political contributions and endorsements.

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Breakout: Stand for Your Mission

Publication date: 
07/2016

Advocacy is a powerful lever for real impact, but only 33% of nonprofit organizations report that their board members are actively involved in advocating for their missions. And many organizations aren’t advocating at all. Join us for an interactive session to learn more about the Stand for Your Mission campaign that’s building awareness about the importance of board advocacy. 

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Briefing Papers on Congressional Delegates

Publication date: 
02/2016

As a part of preparing their delegations for their Hill meetings, some regional associations put together 1-2 page highlights of each Member of Congress including biographical details, legislative priorities, recent media coverage of interest, committee assignments, prior activity, etc.

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Philanthropy + Policy Update: March 15, 2024

Release Date: 
03/15/2024

The Philanthropy + Policy Update by United Philanthropy Forum provides updates, analysis, and breaking news about public policy issues impacting the philanthropic sector and the communities we work with and in. This issue is for March 15, 2024.

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Foundations on the Hill 2024

Sunday, February 25, 2024 to Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Washington, D.C.

Foundations on the Hill 2024 is the premier public policy and advocacy conference for the philanthropic sector. During #FOTH2024, sector leaders and advocates come together to learn, connect, and advocate on behalf of the sector and the communities we work in and with.

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