Washington Snapshot - June 13, 2014
We loved seeing so many of our readers and Council members at our 2014 Annual Conference: Philanthropy Exchange this week! We hope you enjoyed your time in D.C., connected with colleagues old and new, and learned as much as we did.
Community Foundation Survey
Last week, your community foundation…
Washington Snapshot - June 6, 2014
Community Foundation Survey
Last week, your community foundation may have received a survey on donor advised funds (DAFs) from Elizabeth Boris of the Center on Nonprofits and Philanthropy at The Urban Institute. As the Council and our colleagues address critical issues of concern to community…
Washington Snapshot - May 30, 2014
Last Chance: Public Policy Preconference
We are delighted with the level of interest we’ve received for our inaugural Council on Foundations Public Policy Seminar! The event, which takes place on Saturday, June 7th, from 9:30 am-4:30 pm at the Washington Hilton in Dupont Circle, is a preconference…
House Ways and Means Committee Passes Key Measures in Support of Philanthropy
Today, the House Ways and Means Committee met to markup several important bills focused on the charitable sector. One bill would make the charitable “tax extenders”—including the IRA charitable rollover—permanent law. Another would simplify the private foundation excise tax on investment income to…
Washington Snapshot - May 23, 2014
Last Chance: Public Policy Preconference
We are delighted with the level of interest we’ve received for our inaugural Council on Foundations Public Policy Seminar! The event, which takes place on Saturday, June 7th, from 9:30 am-4:30 pm at the Washington Hilton in Dupont Circle, is a preconference…
Washington Snapshot - May 16, 2014
Just Announced - Public Policy Preconference
We are thrilled to announce our inaugural Council on Foundations Public Policy Seminar on Saturday, June 7th, from 9:30 am-4:30 pm at the Washington Hilton in Dupont Circle. The seminar is a preconference to our 2014 Annual Conference: Philanthropy…
Washington Snapshot - May 9, 2014
The IRA Charitable Rollover - Working Toward Permanence & Expansion
Yesterday, Congressman Aaron Schock (R-IL-18) and Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-OR-3) introduced H.R. 4619, legislation to make the IRA charitable rollover, which expired December 31, 2013, permanent. The Council has been…
Washington Snapshot - May 2, 2014
First Lady and Dr. Jill Biden Announce Philanthropy-Joining Forces Impact Pledge
This week, at the American Red Cross national headquarters, First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden joined Council President and CEO Vikki Spruill, Chairman of the Board of the American Red Cross Bonnie McElveen-…
Washington Snapshot - April 17, 2014
A little tax week humor...
With Congress out of session this week and next, there is not much action on the legislative front. But here is what's on our policy radar this week:
Latest on Tax Extenders Movement
For the past few weeks we’ve given you a play-by-play of the debates on the Hill…
Washington Snapshot - April 11, 2014
We are thrilled that spring has finally arrived here in Washington, D.C.! The cherry blossoms are in bloom, and tourist season has begun!
Since next Friday is Good Friday, we will be sending you Snapshot on Thursday afternoon.
Ways and Means Hearing on Tax Extenders
Last week we brought you up to…
Washington Snapshot - March 28, 2014
Council Releases Summary of Camp Bill
For the past few weeks, we’ve working to analyze Chairman Camp’s tax reform bill, assess its potential impact on philanthropic and charitable organizations, coordinate with our colleagues in the field, and most importantly determine how to best represent the…
Washington Snapshot - March 7, 2014
Philanthropy Leaders Converge on D.C. for Philanthropy Week
This was an eventful week at the intersection of philanthropy and public policy! Over 200 philanthropic leaders gathered in D.C. for the first annual Philanthropy Week in Washington, President Obama released his Fiscal Year 2015 Budget…
Washington Snapshot - February 28, 2014
Chairman Camp Releases Tax Reform Proposal
Dozens of provisions impact tax-exempt organizations
As we let our readers know in a Washington Snapshot Breaking News alert on Wednesday, House Ways and Means Chairman Dave Camp (R-MI-4) released his long-awaited comprehensive tax reform bill this week.…
Ways and Means Committee Chair Releases Tax Plan
This afternoon Congressman Dave Camp (R-MI-4), Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, released a comprehensive plan to reform the individual and corporate tax codes. Find details of the proposed bill here:
Executive Summary
Summary of Bill
Legislative Language
Joint Committee on Taxation…
Washington Snapshot - February 21, 2014
BREAKING: Senate Philanthropy Caucus Briefing During Philanthropy Week
The Council on Foundations is pleased to report that Senators Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Richard Burr (R-NC) will be chairing the Senate Philanthropy Caucus for the 113th Congress.
During Philanthropy Week in Washington, March 3rd…
Washington Snapshot - February 14, 2014
We wish our readers a Happy Valentines Day! We also hope that those of you in the eastern part of the country are staying warm and enjoying a snow day or two!
UPDATES ON "PHILANTHROPY WEEK IN WASHINGTON":
Philanthropy Week in Washington is quickly approaching. The Council is looking forward to all…
Pagination
- First page
- Previous page
- …
- 9
- 10
- 11
- …
- Next page
- Last page