Advocacy Grantmaking

For this suite of resources, GrantCraft captured the wisdom of philanthropic leaders who have participated in multi-party advocacy collaboratives and conducted a literature scan of how foundations talk about advocacy-focused collaborative work.

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Funder Briefing

Audience:

All GrantmakersPhilanthropy-Serving Orgs

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Advocacy GrantmakingCollaborationPublic PolicyPolicyWorks Institute

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Philanthropy and the Renewal of Democracy

Publication date:

08/2016

Daniel Kemmis explores the sometimes-fraught relationship between philanthropy and democracy in this updated report. Beginning with a wide-ranging stroll through the shared history of philanthropy and democracy, Kemmis examines the current post-Citizens United landscape and asks whether philanthropy can and should do more to strengthen the infrastructure and practices of democracy.

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Funder Briefing

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All Grantmakers

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About PhilanthropyAdvocacy GrantmakingPublic Policy

Knowledgebase

Philanthropy Advocacy Playbook

Publication date:

09/2015

This publication provides information on 11 benefits and conversation-starters about philanthropic advocacy and lobbying. Specifically, it answers your questions about legal rules and provides concrete examples, templates, resources, and tips.

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Best Practice

Audience:

All Grantmakers

Topic(s):

Advocacy GrantmakingPublic Policy

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America Gives More Act RA Communications with Senators

Examples of regional associations communications with U.S. Senators around the America Give More Act.

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Sample DocumentTemplate

Audience:

Philanthropy-Serving Orgs

Topic(s):

Advocacy GrantmakingPublic PolicyTax and Regulatory Issues

Issue Areas:

Public Policy

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America Gives More Act RA Communications with Members

Examples of regional association communications with their members and policy groups around the America Gives More Act.

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Audience:

Philanthropy-Serving Orgs

Topic(s):

Advocacy GrantmakingPublic PolicyTax and Regulatory Issues

Issue Areas:

Public Policy

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Planning to Win: The Just Enough Guide for Campaigners

Planning to Win: The Just Enough Guide for Campaigners uses a six-step process to help organizations and coalitions build effective plans that lead to winning behavior, corporate or policy change campaigns.

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Template

Audience:

Community FoundationCorporate GivingFamily FoundationPrivate FoundationPublic FoundationPhilanthropy-Serving Orgs

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Advocacy Grantmaking

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Permissible Activity During an Election Cycle

Publication date:

06/2014

Nonprofits can and should play an active role during elections, particularly by educating and activating voters. However, with important local, state and federal elections coming up this fall, nonprofits should take the time to remind their staff about appropriate activity during a political campaign or at any other time.

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Best PracticeFunder Briefing

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Community FoundationCorporate GivingFamily FoundationPrivate FoundationPublic FoundationPhilanthropy-Serving Orgs

Topic(s):

Advocacy GrantmakingPublic Policy

Issue Areas:

Public Policy

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PSO Charitable Deduction Resources

Resources developed by the Charitable Giving Coalition, the Forum, Council on Foundations, and regional philanthropy networks around protecting the Charitable Deduction. These include FAQs, infographics, talking points, position statements, op-eds, and other sample articles.