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Senate Hearing Puts Charitable Tax Incentives in Spotlight
We support S. 618, the Universal Giving Pandemic Response and Recovery Act, a bipartisan bill, led by Sens. Lankford and Coons, along with numerous co-sponsors.
Breaking Down Barriers to Grow Great Schools
Philanthropic investors have long supported the creation and growth of high-quality public schools of choice. However, access to financial capital to build new school facilities has been a barrier to charter school growth.
State Financial Officers Foundation: Promoting fiscally responsible public policy
This year marks the tenth anniversary of the State Financial Officers Foundation (SFOF), a 501(c)(3) established to promote fiscally responsible public policy and help states uphold the tenets of democracy. SFOF partners with state financial officers and key stakeholders in the private and public sectors to push back against policies that undermine economic freedom and hamper fiscal growth.
How Philanthropy Can Complement Biden’s Unity Agenda
While government is an important player in addressing key issues that face our country and world, civil society – that is, individual citizens and the nonprofit and philanthropic communities – is integral in responding to problems and providing innovative ways to further the success of our country.
Nonprofit Provides Skills to Tackle Youth Unemployment
For over 40 years, Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) has served the most vulnerable young people in America, helping them stay in school, graduate and transition into the working economy and post-secondary education.
ACE Act Would Reduce Funding for U.S. Nonprofits
Increased regulations like those proposed in the ACE Act make it harder for people to give.
Donor-Advised Funds Offer Philanthropists Flexibility, Part 3
Efforts (ACE) Act, accurate and reliable information on donor-advised funds, or DAFs, is more crucial than ever.
Congressional Tax Writers Oppose DAF Restrictions
In a Dear Colleague letter to their fellow lawmakers, bi-partisan House members express concerns about proposals that would restrict donor-advised funds.
Chilling Support to the Canadian Trucker Freedom Convoy
The names and personal information of nearly 93,000 donors who contributed to this campaign–from CEOs to law enforcement–were leaked and published online.
Joanne Florino on Why Women Give
Philanthropy Roundtable’s Joanne Florino kicked off Women’s History Month with a blog post for DonorsTrust entitled “Women Givin’ – You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet.”
Roundtable Stands Against Gender Quotas for Corporate Boards
Philanthropy Roundtable last week filed an amicus brief in the case Creighton Meland Jr. v. Shirley N. Weber, Secretary of State of California.
Gen Justice: A “Guardian Angel” for Foster Kids
Gen Justice provides a unique pro bono Children’s Law Clinic that has served as a free legal lifeline for thousands of abused children.
Doers to Donors: Jeff Sandefer on the Power of Freedom in Education
In the second episode of Philanthropy Roundtable’s “Doers to Donors” interview series, Roundtable President and CEO Elise Westhoff interviews entrepreneur, teacher and philanthropist Jeff Sandefer, co-founder of Acton Academy and the Acton School of Business.
Creighton Meland Jr. v. Shirley N. Weber, Secretary of State of California
In our latest effort to support the ongoing fight against California’s gender quota mandate, the Roundtable has filed an amicus brief with the 9th Circuit Court.
How to Donate to Ukrainians in Need
For those looking to offer assistance in this time of great need, charitable donations can help provide transportation and relocation services for refugees, shelter, medical equipment, food and clean drinking water and other supplies.
Booker T. Washington Illustrates the Importance of Private Giving
As February’s Black History Month comes to a close, Philanthropy Roundtable Adjunct Senior Fellow Patrice Onwuka pays homage to the philanthropic work of Booker T. Washington, who fought for educational Read more…
The Chronicle of Philanthropy’s Top 50 List Gives Misleading Picture of 2021 Trends
On February 8, The Chronicle of Philanthropy released its annual “The Philanthropy 50” list, which ranked 2021’s top donors, whose gifts totaled $45 million to $15 billion. To be included, Read more…
Council on Criminal Justice: Seeking Liberty and Justice for All Veterans
The Council on Criminal Justice is launching a full-scale initiative to document the unique issues facing veterans in the civilian justice system – and build consensus for reforms that enhance safety, health and justice.
Donor-Advised Funds Offer Philanthropists Flexibility, Part 2
With the recent introduction of the House version of the so-called Accelerating Charitable Efforts (ACE) Act, accurate and reliable information on donor-advised funds, or DAFs, is more crucial than ever.