Public Policy
The Backstop: An Underused Tool for Overcoming the Chicken and Egg Challenge
Nonprofits and their funders know this challenge all too well—an organization has a great idea, so they begin to seek capital from funders or foundations. They hear the same answer regularly – “It sounds like a great idea. Come back to us after you’re further along.”
This presents a chicken and egg…
‘You Get Proud by Practicing’: The Path to Disability Inclusion in Philanthropy
Workplaces across the globe are in flux—and many are changing for the better. With more remote offerings, flexibility, and accommodations, we face a generational opportunity to codify accessibility and inclusion in institutions that have been exclusive for far too long.
Despite these changes, our…
The Future of Philanthropy is Local
As we continue to navigate a new normal amid a global pandemic, philanthropy has a moral obligation to create spaces for everyone’s voice to be heard, valued, and represented in building common ground to achieve more together. How do we advance the greater good in our community? How do we build…
Public Policy and Advocacy for Grantmakers
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Government policy decisions impact communities and can drive or impede solutions to some of the most pressing issues facing the nation. Engagement in public policy advocacy is therefore crucial to the philanthropic sector's ability to achieve its greatest impact.
Public Policy and Advocacy for…
Washington Snapshot: Eviction Moratorium Expires This Weekend
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Eviction Moratorium Expires This Weekend
House Passes Appropriations Bill
States Encouraged to Educate Eligible Immigrants about Medicaid Coverage
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Washington Snapshot: Department of Agriculture: Seeking Input on Racial Justice and Equity
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Department of Agriculture: Seeking Input on Racial Justice and Equity
CDC Rental Assistance Coronavirus Moratorium Ends July 31
White House and Economic Recovery Priorities
Infrastructure Package Update
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Washington Snapshot: Supreme Court Releases Decision on California Donor Disclosure Case
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Supreme Court Releases Decision on California Donor Disclosure Case
White House Announces Measures to Mitigate End of Eviction Moratorium
House Urges Biden Administration to Step Up Assistance to India
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Summary of Accelerating Charitable Efforts Act ("ACE Act")
The ACE Act, sponsored by Sen. Angus King (I-ME) and Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA), would modify existing rules relating to donor advised funds (“DAFs”), make certain changes to the rules for the excise tax on undistributed income of private foundations, and exempt certain private foundations from the…
Pushing the Policy Envelope: Foundations Acting in a Pivotal Time
Pushing the Policy Envelope: Foundations Acting in a Pivotal Time
June 14 | 12:00-3:00 p.m. ET
We are in a pivotal time for public policy action in our nation. Throughout 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic, economic downturn, and racial justice crisis magnified the deep-rooted systemic…
Bringing a Racial Equity Lens to Foundation Strategy
Shifting Practices, Sharing Power:
Moving From Vision to Reality
Bringing a Racial Equity Lens to Foundation Strategy session co-led by Dalberg Advisors and Common Future, shares reflections and best practices from the field based on their work with different foundations. Dalberg Advisors…
Exploring New Spaces: A Quick Guide to Evaluating Potential New Programmatic Areas
Shifting Practices, Sharing Power:
Moving From Vision to Reality
Many foundations are exploring potential new programs in response to the pandemic, racial reckoning, and threats to our democracy, among many other challenges. This workshop will introduce a structured, efficient process that…
Future-Proofing Your Portfolio: A Quick Guide to Scenario Planning for Foundations
Shifting Practices, Sharing Power:
Moving From Vision to Reality
As our world becomes more uncertain, planning for the future becomes more important, but also more difficult. This interactive workshop will introduce fundamental tools used in scenario analysis and risk management and show how…
Ask the Council: The Initiative to Accelerate Charitable Giving
Thank you for joining David Kass, the Council's Vice President of Government Affairs, for a members-only discussion on the Initiative to Accelerate Charitable Giving draft policy proposal. The discussion focused on what was included within the proposal and what we are hearing from the Hill. …
Washington Snapshot: Congress' To Do List
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