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Nonprofit Pioneers Innovations in Veterans Philanthropy
Philanthropy Roundtable believes every American should have the freedom to reach his or her full, unique potential and achieve economic security. The Roundtable supports organizations that eliminate barriers to upward Read more…
Doers to Donors: Faith and Family Drive Hacketts’ Philanthropy
In the latest episode of Philanthropy Roundtable’s “Doers to Donors” series, Roundtable President and CEO Elise Westhoff interviewed Maureen Hackett, co-founder and president of the Hackett Family Foundation, and her daughter Kelly Hackett, who serves as the foundation’s vice president.
Roundtable Report Highlights Importance of Protecting Donor Privacy
Protecting donor privacy is a key part of protecting philanthropic freedom. Without the right to give anonymously if so desired, donors are less likely to support the causes and communities they care about. At the Philanthropy Roundtable, we are often asked why donor privacy really matters in a specific state or to a specific cause. We seek to answer this question in a new report entitled “Unheralded Generosity: A 50 State Look at Anonymous Giving.”
Attorneys General Speak Out Against Legislation Harmful to Charities
Recently, 14 Republican state attorneys general published an open letter to Congressional leaders expressing opposition to legislation that would impose onerous restrictions on donor-advised funds (DAFs) and private foundations
California Courts Skeptical of State’s Board Diversity Quotas
In another strike against board diversity quotas, a California court ruled that a law requiring corporations based in the state to meet certain gender-based quotas violates the equal protection clause of the state constitution.
Hanna Skandera Joins Philanthropy Roundtable Board of Directors
WASHINGTON – Philanthropy Roundtable elected Hanna Skandera, president and CEO of the Daniels Fund, as the newest member of its board of directors. Skandera brings more than two decades of Read more…
Most Charity Fundraisers Believe DAFs Are a Useful Tool, Not a Problem to be Solved
In an op-ed published in The Chronicle of Philanthropy, Indiana University Lilly School of Philanthropy Professor Emeritus Leslie Lenkowsky wrote about a recent Chronicle of Philanthropy webinar for fundraisers focused on building ties to DAF donors.
Anonymous Donor Clears Student Debt for Grads of Historically Black College in Texas
Graduates of a historically Black college in Marshall, Texas received an unexpected gift when an anonymous donor cleared their student debt. Wiley College President and CEO Herman J. Felton Jr. gave students the good news during their commencement ceremony on May 7.
Philanthropy’s Role in Ukraine and Other Foreign Policy Crises
Philanthropy has historically played an important role in U.S. foreign policy, helping to foster freedom and secure peace on the global stage.
“Wisdom and Warnings” Video: Coors Foundation CEO Offers Insight into Protecting Donor Intent
Philanthropy Roundtable released a new video, “Wisdom and Warnings: A Conversation about Donor Intent with Carrie Tynan, CEO of Adolph Coors Foundation.”
Joanne Florino in Philanthropy Daily: How Charitable Giving Can Help During a Crisis
In an op-ed published last week in Philanthropy Daily, Philanthropy Roundtable Adam Meyerson Distinguished Fellow in Philanthropic Excellence Joanne Florino explained how donors can support those in need during a Read more…