News
Post-Election Resources
Release Date:
11/15/2016
We are compiling a list of resources, news items, and programming for post-election resources. Please send additional suggestions to info@givingforum.org.
Public Policy
Event
Public Policy Round Robin
Tuesday, October 11, 2016 -
2:00pm to 3:00pm
These monthly calls are an opportunity for regional association staff to exchange information on policy work, both legislative and administrative.
News
Nation’s Largest Philanthropy & Nonprofit Networks Deepen Their Collaboration on State & Local Policy
Release Date:
09/16/2016
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.
Event
Public Policy Round Robin
Tuesday, September 13, 2016 -
2:00pm to 3:00pm
These monthly calls are an opportunity for regional association staff to exchange information on policy work, both legislative and administrative.
Event
Public Policy Round Robin
Tuesday, July 12, 2016 -
2:00pm to 3:00pm
These monthly calls are an opportunity for regional association staff to exchange information on policy work, both legislative and administrative.
News
Policy Spotlight: RA Policy Work in Action
Release Date:
06/21/2016
The latest policy spotlight highlights the latest examples of regional policy work, a staff election activity webinar, and recent state and local policy action.
Event
Threats to Tax Exemptions
Tuesday, May 24, 2016 -
2:00pm to 3:15pm
Webinar
Tax exemptions are under attack by legislatures, tax assessors, and the courts. During the webinar we will explore the rationale for exemption of nonprofits and foundations, review current threats to tax exemption including challenges to property tax exemption and payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTS), and explore what state associations and regional associations can do to protect exemptions.
Event
Public Policy Round Robin
Tuesday, May 10, 2016 -
2:00pm to 3:00pm
Conference Call
These monthly calls are an opportunity for regional association staff to exchange information on policy work, both legislative and administrative. This month's call will include a discussion on legislative efforts to establish state tax credits/deductions for endowments held at community foundations.
Event
Nonpartisan Election-Related Activities: Roles for Nonprofits and Foundations
Tuesday, April 26, 2016 -
2:00pm to 3:15pm
Webinar
With the presidential primaries driving interest in elections, this webinar will review the do’s and don’ts of engaging in election-related activities, from the absolute ban on participating in partisan electioneering, to ballot measures, voter registration, and get out the vote. During this webinar, we will also hear about examples of Regional Association and State Association nonpartisan voter engagement efforts.
Event
Public Policy Round Robin
Tuesday, April 19, 2016 -
2:00pm to 3:00pm
Conference Call
These monthly calls are an opportunity for regional association staff to exchange information on policy work, both legislative and administrative. This month's call will include a Foundations on the Hill debrief.