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Census Research Priorities For Funders
Publication date:
03/2022
A document about census research to share with funders interested in supporting research projects.
Public Policy
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What, Why, and How: A Guide to Advocacy
Publication date:
03/2022
An overview of how foundations and their grantees can participate in advocacy developed by members of the Forum District to D.C. Advocacy Network.
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House Ways and Means DAF Dear Colleage Letter - March 2022
Publication date:
03/2022
On March 7, a bi-partisan group of 11 members of the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Ways and Means singed a letter regarding donor-advised funds. In a "Dear Colleague" letter to their fellow lawmakers, the members express concerns about proposals that would restrict DAFs as well as private foundations, such as the ACE Act, S. 1981/H.R. 6595.
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Sector Letter Supporting House Legacy IRA Bill - March 2022
Publication date:
03/2022
Coalition letter from 56 groups to House Ways & Means and Education & Labor, supporting Secure 2.0 legislation, that includes a Legacy IRA provision.
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Forum Letter of Support to House for Legacy IRA
Publication date:
03/2022
United Philanthropy Forum sends letter to House Ways & Means and Education & Labor, supporting Secure 2.0 legislation, that includes a Legacy IRA provision.
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Sector Letter to Congress in Support of Voting Rights
Publication date:
02/2022
Philanthropic and Charitable Sector letter to Congress in support of the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.
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Congressional Staff Roles + Definitions
Publication date:
01/2022
To those unfamiliar with Capitol Hill, the titles given to staff of Members of Congress can be confusing. In order to enable you to be most effective in communicating with Congress, we have listed the most commonly used titles and principal functions of key staff in your Representative or Senator’s office.
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National Philanthropic Orgs Letter - The ACE Act (2021)
Publication date:
06/2021
A letter from the Forum and national partners regarding the Accelerating Charitable Efforts (or ACE Act).
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Nonprofit Statement of Guiding Principles to Advance Racial Equity and Justice
Publication date:
06/2021
Updated nonprofit coalition statement on advancing racial equity and justice.
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FOTH 2021 Recap
Publication date:
06/2021
This year, the sector came together in an unprecedented way to participate in FOTH. The Forum has put together a video to recap this unique experience. Feel free to download and enjoy.