Active Action Alerts

Urge Representatives to Co-Sponsor the Grave Injustice Parity Act

The Grave Injustice Parity Act would make it easier for foundations to grant and designate funds for nonprofit cemeteries to sustain operations. Tell your representatives to co-sponsor this act today!

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Urge Members of Congress to Support the Workforce Development Through Post-Graduation Scholarships Act

Ask your representative to support the Workforce Development through Post-Graduation Scholarships Act (H.R.7594), which would amend the tax code to treat post-graduation scholarship grants from certain tax-exempt organizations, including community foundations, as a charitable activity.

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Tell Congress to Remove Barriers to Charitable Giving

Ask your member of Congress to cosponsor the Charitable Rollover Facilitation and Enhancement Act (H.R.2891 / S.3975), which would allow qualified charitable distributions to a donor-advised fund from an IRA.

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Ask Your Representatives to Join the Philanthropy Caucus

The bipartisan Congressional Philanthropy Caucus will promote and support policies that strengthen American communities and the philanthropic and charitable sectors. Urge your representatives to join!

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A Public Statement From Philanthropy

We invite all charitable giving organizations to join us in this effort to protect our freedom to express ourselves, to give, and to invest in our communities. Please sign on to the statement to show your support.

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Public Policy Action Network

The Public Policy Action Network is a group of foundation leaders committing their voices, experiences, and networks to engage and educate federal elected officials to foster a policy environment in which philanthropy can thrive.

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Advocacy Toolkit

Sometimes the hardest part of engaging in advocacy can be figuring out where to start. Use our Advocacy Toolkit to get the basics on getting started with advocacy and interacting with your legislative officials.

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Advocacy & Lobbying Resources

Access all of our advocacy and lobbying resources to understand how you can participate in shaping public policy. Our resources include the legal rules and limitations for public charities and private foundations. 

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