Are We Experiencing a Moment or a Movement for Civic Engagement?
A guest post from our member, Kristen Cambell, Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement
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.
These monthly calls are an opportunity for regional association staff to exchange information on policy work, both legislative and administrative.
These monthly calls are an opportunity for regional association staff to exchange information on policy work, both legislative and administrative.
We are compiling a list of resources, news items, and programming for post-election resources. Please send additional suggestions to info@givingforum.org.
David Biemesderfer, President & CEO of the Forum, looks back at last month's Joint Policy Institute held in partnership with the National Council of Nonprofits.