Donor privacy was the hot topic in last week’s Committee on House Administration hearing. Committee members brought together experts on free speech to discuss the American Confidence in Elections Act, a landmark election reform, free speech and privacy protection package proposed by House Republicans.
In an op-ed published today in The Hill entitled “Federal oversight: When regulatory burdens rise, charities suffer,” Director of Policy Research at Philanthropy Roundtable Jack Salmon, hits back at excessive regulations proposed by the White House. He discusses why state policymakers should support the charitable sector by reducing burdensome regulations so charities can advance their missions and help communities in need.
Philanthropy Roundtable, America’s leading network of charitable donors working to strengthen our free society, uphold donor intent and protect the freedom to give, announces its search for the organization’s next leader after President and CEO Elise Westhoff announced she will step down at the end of May 2023.
In an op-ed published in Philanthropy Daily on May 17, Megan Schmidt, director of Government Affairs at Philanthropy Roundtable and Jack Salmon, director of Policy Research, note the landmark bill from the Kansas legislature that other states can learn from to protect donor intent.
In a Letter to the Editor of The Kansas City Star entitled “On Donor Trust,” Philanthropy Roundtable’s Director of Policy Research Jack Salmon and Director of Government Affairs Megan Schmidt celebrated the passing of the Donor Intent Protection Act, signed by Kansas Governor Laura Kelly on April 19, 2023. Philanthropy Roundtable testified in favor of this legislation at the committee hearing on March 10, 2023, and applauds the enactment of this important bill.
In a Letter to the Editor of The Chronicle of Philanthropy entitled “Philanthropy Roundtable Objects to Characterization of Its Work in Recent Op-Ed,” Philanthropy Roundtable’s Adam Meyerson Distinguished Fellow in Philanthropic Excellence Joanne Florino responded to a recent op-ed entitled, “What Was the Philanthropic Pluralism Manifesto Really About?” written by Craig Kennedy, senior fellow with American Purpose and former Joyce Foundation and German Marshall Fund president.
Following the passage of the Donor Intent Protection Act in Kansas, Philanthropy Roundtable is launching a monthly update on donor intent controversies around the country to inform the donor community, charitable organizations, public officials and anyone else interested in the preservation of donor intent.
In honor of Mother’s Day, Philanthropy Roundtable sat down with the founder and CEO of Every Mother’s Advocate, Charlotte (Charlee) Tchividjian, to hear more about her organization’s vital work and its impact in communities around the country. Every Mother’s Advocate empowers and supports mothers in crisis by giving them the resources they need to keep their family together.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy published an article commemorating Westhoff’s achievements at the Roundtable, highlighting her tenacity in leading the organization to new heights during her three-year tenure. Read the full article here.
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Philanthropy Roundtable is highlighting the innovative work of civil society in approaching one of the biggest challenges our country faces: mental illness. With one in five Americans experiencing mental illness each year, there is a significant opportunity for philanthropic leadership in helping to address the needs of these vulnerable individuals and provide support for their families.
Today, I’m sharing some bittersweet news. At the end of May, I will step down as president and CEO of Philanthropy Roundtable. My family will be undergoing an exciting period of change this summer, and I have decided to devote my full attention to being present for them during this important time.
Philanthropy Roundtable recently sat down with Tamara Mann Tweel, Ph.D., program director for Civic Initiatives at The Teagle Foundation. The foundation’s mission is to support educational excellence through exposure to liberal arts and civics education.
Philanthropy Roundtable’s Vice President of Policy and Government Affairs Elizabeth McGuigan recently joined a webinar hosted by Jon Hannah of the Center for Civil Society (CCS), a project of American Philanthropic, to discuss the future of the charitable tax deduction and what it means for those who give.
In a new Philanthropy Roundtable video, Stacey Langal, vice president of philanthropy at Kaulig Companies Ltd. and executive director of The Kaulig Foundation, warns that placing restrictions on how donors choose to give would inhibit giving by slowing down the process for donors to connect directly with those in need.
Philanthropy Roundtable recently sat down with Jenny Clark, founder of Love Your School, to discuss how the organization helps families navigate new education options, including public school options, private school options and homeschooling.
Reading through the executive summary of Exponent Philanthropy’s 2023 Foundation Operations and Management Report, I noted those surveyed reported that the top challenge facing their foundations was “the board not considering succession.” Earlier this year a regional leader in philanthropy suggested this was a major concern, and one not limited to family foundations.
Started in 1970, Earth Day was intended to garner support for environmental initiatives. Before the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency and legislation like the Endangered Species Act and Clean Water Act, Earth Day’s goal was to elevate the issue of improving the quality of our natural resources onto the national agenda. The movement was a huge success, helping usher in a new era of environmentalism that saw marked improvements in the health of our natural world.
Two years after the Supreme Court confirmed donors have the right to give anonymously, donor disclosure threats are emerging in state capitals across the country.
Today, Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly signed into law the “Donor Intent Protection Act,” which was passed earlier this month with overwhelmingly bipartisan support in a 110-12 vote in the Kansas State House and 37-3 vote in the Kansas State Senate.
As Tax Day arrives this year, donors around the country have evaluated their charitable giving and considered whether to claim the charitable deduction when filing their annual tax returns.