Public Policy Peer Community Call: June 2017
These bi-monthly calls provide a space for philanthropy-servings organizations to exchange information on policy work, both legislative and administrative.
These bi-monthly calls provide a space for philanthropy-servings organizations to exchange information on policy work, both legislative and administrative.
I recently attended a conference hosted by The Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP), where the session discussions and hallway conversations all made it clear that many foundation leaders right now are concerned with how they can have a stronger voice and greater impact in today’s complex, changing, and uncertain times. It is also clear to me that philanthropy cannot respond to this concern without the leadership of philanthropy associations and networks – philanthropy’s infrastructure.
Lost this week amid the flurry of news about the firing of FBI Director Comey was the abrupt resignation of the director of the U.S. Census Bureau. The bureau is facing major budget constraints and operational challenges that threaten its ability to conduct a fair and accurate census count in 2020, which is bad news for philanthropy and our country.
The Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers has released a statement in response to the White House executive order on the Johnson Amendment.
These bi-monthly calls provide a space for philanthropy-servings organizations to exchange information on policy work, both legislative and administrative.
A guest post from our member, Kristen Cambell, Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement
More than 250 philanthropy leaders from across the nation are gathering on Capitol Hill starting today to urge lawmakers to value and strengthen charitable giving in America.
At this critical moment in time for our country, what is the role for philanthropy in civic engagement, and democracy more broadly? Join the Forum, FCCP, and PACE for a special pre-session before Foundations on the Hill.
These bi-monthly calls provide a space for philanthropy-servings organizations to exchange information on policy work, both legislative and administrative.
If there were ever a time for philanthropy to speak with a strong voice on the issues and values it cares about, now is the time. Whenever there is a new Congress and new Presidential administration, it is a critical moment for all sectors to ensure they are being heard—philanthropy included.