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United Philanthropy Forum is a national network of 60 philanthropy associations and networks across the United States, including regional philanthropy-serving organizations (PSOs) and national PSOs—such as national issue-based, identity-based and practice-based affinity groups. Our members represent more than 7,000 primarily philanthropic organizations, making us the largest network serving philan
United Philanthropy Forum is a national network of 60 philanthropy associations and networks across the United States, including regional philanthropy-serving organizations (PSOs) and national PSOs—such as national issue-based, identity-based and practice-based affinity groups. Our members represent more than 7,000 primarily philanthropic organizations, making us the largest network serving philan
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The Forum is proud to welcome Tirrea Billings as our newest team member! Tirrea Billings is the Forum's Senior Communications Manager. Tirrea brings to the Forum over six years of experience in social justice communications. Before joining the Forum, she was a Communications Manager on the Marketing & Storytelling team at Color Of Change, the nation's largest online racial justice organization. Learn more: https://www.unitedphilforum.org/our-staff#tirrea-billings-
The Philanthropy + Policy Institute (https://bit.ly/3Bscj0Y) is set to kick off November 14, 2022, in-person, in the historic Georgetown area of Washington, DC!
A premier public policy convening for the sector, the Institute will feature over 15 different speakers with expertise in policy and/or advocacy, and meetings with the Department of Treasury and the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Register today for the Philanthropy + Policy Institute to secure your space at this unique and collaborative learning experience. We look forward to seeing you in Washington, D.C. soon!
This year’s Philanthropy + Policy Institute (https://bit.ly/3Bscj0Y) will feature a meeting with the U.S. Treasury’s Office of Tax Policy, both lawyers and economists with jurisdiction over charitable tax policies, as well as Treasury representatives that are involved in racial equity.
Institute attendees will also meet with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) first-ever senior advisor for racial equity. The discussion will center around how public policy contributes to structural inequity and how philanthropy can work with government to mitigate those impacts.
Secure your place at the 2022 Philanthropy + Policy Institute by registering today. We look forward to you joining Forum staff, sector leaders, and colleagues from across the country, as we learn, advocate, and strengthen the sector together, in November.
The Forum’s Philanthropy + Policy Institute (PPI) is the premiere opportunity for sector leaders and regional and national philanthropy-serving organizations (PSOs) to learn together and strengthen their policy and advocacy work. This year's PPI programming will help cultivate and strengthen the public policy skill set for PSOs and their members, by examining the post-election landscape and what it means for philanthropy, and engaging attendees with in-depth analysis, skill building, and advocacy training.
Senior Congressional Tax Policy Experts Jamie Cummins with the Senate Finance Committee and Praveen Ayyagari with House Ways and Means Committee will be joining the panel Working with Congress to Protect the Sector and Advance Equitable Solutions.
Register today and see the full agenda and speaker bios for the Philanthropy + Policy Institute at the link below. We look forward to you joining Forum staff, sector leaders, and colleagues from across the country, as we learn, advocate, and strengthen the sector together, in November.
https://bit.ly/3Bscj0Y
Check out Florida Philanthropic Network's compilation of resources to support the communities impacted by Hurricane Ian. Be sure to share as well. Learn more: https://www.fpnetwork.org/
Forum member Minnesota Council on Foundations released its Giving in Minnesota Report which features data on giving from 2019, the most recent year that a full picture of statewide giving was available. The report also features results from MCF’s 2021 Grantmaking and Practices Survey. This survey takes a look at the changes grantmakers made during 2020, and which of those changes endured or grew during 2021, and which ones abated. View the report: https://mcf.org/news/giving-minnesota
The new Giving in Minnesota features data on giving from 2019, the most recent year that a full picture of statewide giving was available. We also feature results from our 2021 Grantmaking and Practices Survey.
The Forum is proud to be a Flagship Partner of Nonprofit Staff Vote on . Check out the resources regarding voting:
https://www.nonprofitvote.org/nonprofit-staff-vote/-to-our-partner-tools
In Joint Letter, Several Forum Members , , , along with 49 other philanthropic organizations commend the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition & Health. Read the letter now: https://www.agandfoodfunders.org/49-sign-on-to-white-house-conference-on-hunger-nutrition-and-health-letter/
Dear Mr. President, Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Funders and Grantmakers In Health, along with, The Funders Network, Grantmakers for Education, Native Americans in Philanthropy, and the 49 other philanthropic [...]Read More...
ICYMI Jennifer Paniagua at shares reflections about "As I reflect on my time at the , I feel fueled by the knowledge and connections I made during my time in Seattle." Read the full blog now: https://www.unitedphilforum.org/news/dispatch-forumcon22-accountability
In a guest post, Jennifer Paniagua, Program Associate at Hispanics in Philanthropy, reflects on lessons learned from and shares key takeaways from the conference.
ICYMI - Berkeley Bryant at shares reflections about "PSO leaders, do not underestimate the impact a peer community can have on your staff" Read the full blog now: https://www.unitedphilforum.org/news/dispatch-forumcon22-what-emerging-leaders-want-you-know#Philanthropy
In a guest post, Berkeley Bryant, Program Coordinator at Blue Sky Funders Forum, reflects on lessons learned from and shares key takeaways from the conference.
ICYMI - At Annual Membership Meeting on July 19, 2022 in Seattle, WA, the Forum’s membership elected five new members to the Forum’s Board of Directors for three-year terms. Congratulations to our new board members: https://www.unitedphilforum.org/news/united-philanthropy-forum-welcomes-new-board-directors-officers
Don't forget to register for the Philanthropy + Policy Institute 2022, share with your networks, and save your spots. Back in person in Washington, D.C. this year, the Institute is the premiere opportunity for sector leaders and regional and national philanthropy-serving organizations (PSOs) to learn together and strengthen their policy and advocacy work. The Philanthropy + Policy Institute will kick off on November 14th and continue the morning of the 15th.
Programming will include:
- Peer-to-Peer Learning with Colleagues
- Post-Election Briefing and Analysis
- Public Policy Practice Workshop and Training
Attendees will also have the option of joining the Charitable Giving Coalition Fly-In the afternoon of November 15th and all day on the 16th on Capitol Hill, in support of the universal charitable deduction.
Secure your place at the Institute by registering today. Special rates for rooms end on October 24th and may sell out sooner. We look forward to strengthening the sector and advocating with you in D.C.!
https://bit.ly/3Bscj0Y
Register now for United Philanthropy Forum’s Philanthropy + Policy Institute 2022 (link below)! Back in person in Washington, D.C. this year, the Institute is the primary opportunity for sector leaders and regional and national philanthropy-serving organizations (PSOs) to learn together and strengthen their policy and advocacy work. The Philanthropy + Policy Institute will kick off on November 14th and continue the morning of the 15th.
Additionally, while in Washington, attendees will have the option of joining the Charitable Giving Coalition Fly-In the afternoon of November 15th and all day on the 16th on Capitol Hill, in support of the universal charitable deduction!
This year's PPI programming will help cultivate and strengthen the public policy skill set for PSOs and their members, by examining the post-election landscape and what it means for philanthropy and engaging attendees with in-depth analysis, skill building, and advocacy training.
Register today to learn and strengthen the public policy capacity of your PSO while participating in this unique and collaborative experience! We look forward to seeing you in D.C.!
Registration: https://bit.ly/3Bscj0Y.
Jennifer Paniagua at shares reflections about "As I reflect on my time at the , I feel fueled by the knowledge and connections I made during my time in Seattle." Read the full blog now: https://www.unitedphilforum.org/news/dispatch-forumcon22-accountability
In a guest post, Jennifer Paniagua, Program Associate at Hispanics in Philanthropy, reflects on lessons learned from and shares key takeaways from the conference.
ICYMI Chelsie China of wrote a blog sharing key takeaways from the "Rural areas in America are immobilized due to a lack of broadband access and health resources." Read the second blog now: https://www.unitedphilforum.org/news/dispatch-forumcon22-reassurance
In a guest post, Chelsie China, Member Service Coordinator at North Carolina Network of Grantmakers, reflects on lessons learned from and shares key takeaways from the conference.
ICYMI Hazel Paguaga of shares reflections about "After entering the philanthropy world over two years ago there’s still so much to learn and the conference was full of amazing sessions and calls to action to lead by being bold."https://www.unitedphilforum.org/news/dispatch-forumcon22-emerging-boldness
In a guest post, Hazel Paguaga, Program Associate at The Funders Network, reflects on lessons learned from and shares key takeaways from the conference.
Hazel Paguaga of shares reflections about "After entering the philanthropy world over two years ago there’s still so much to learn and the conference was full of amazing sessions and calls to action to lead by being bold."https://www.unitedphilforum.org/news/dispatch-forumcon22-emerging-boldness
In a guest post, Hazel Paguaga, Program Associate at The Funders Network, reflects on lessons learned from and shares key takeaways from the conference.
Chelsie China of wrote a blog sharing key takeaways from the "Rural areas in America are immobilized due to a lack of broadband access and health resources." Read the second blog now: https://www.unitedphilforum.org/news/dispatch-forumcon22-reassurance
In a guest post, Chelsie China, Member Service Coordinator at North Carolina Network of Grantmakers, reflects on lessons learned from and shares key takeaways from the conference.
At Annual Membership Meeting on July 19, 2022 in Seattle, WA, the Forum’s membership elected five new members to the Forum’s Board of Directors for three-year terms. Congratulations to our new board members: https://www.unitedphilforum.org/news/united-philanthropy-forum-welcomes-new-board-directors-officers
Rod Jacobs of wrote a blog sharing key takeaways from the " was an uplifting and insightful experience that all philanthropic professionals should experience." Read the third blog now: https://www.unitedphilforum.org/news/dispatch-forumcon22-coalition-building-social-change
In a guest post, Rod Jacobs, Development Manager at Native Americans in Philanthropy, reflects on lessons learned from and shares key takeaways from the conference.
Forum member ' Raising Child Care Fund (RCCF), an initiative of ECFC, pools private foundation dollars to give grants to groups that lift up the voices of families, early educators, and allies. Learn more about the initiative: https://ecfunders.org/raising-child-care-fund-grantees-lifting-up-voices-of-early-educators/
Hazel Paguaga of shares reflections about "After entering the philanthropy world over two years ago there’s still so much to learn and the conference was full of amazing sessions and calls to action to lead by being bold."https://www.unitedphilforum.org/news/dispatch-forumcon22-emerging-boldness
In a guest post, Hazel Paguaga, Program Associate at The Funders Network, reflects on lessons learned from and shares key takeaways from the conference.
Rod Jacobs of wrote a blog sharing key takeaways from the " was an uplifting and insightful experience that all philanthropic professionals should experience." Read the third blog now: https://www.unitedphilforum.org/news/dispatch-forumcon22-coalition-building-social-change
In a guest post, Rod Jacobs, Development Manager at Native Americans in Philanthropy, reflects on lessons learned from and shares key takeaways from the conference.
Forum member has developed an equity framework that is the basis for its equity commitments and goals. Learn more: https://ocgrantmakers.org/strategic-plan/#
ICYMI We released the Congressional August Recess Guide 2022 which contains information for PSOs to make the most out of the August recess, including ideas for engaging members of Congress, meeting tips, talking points on key policy issues, and more. https://www.unitedphilforum.org/resources/congressional-august-recess-guide-2022
Forum member released a Strategic Framework sharing Pro-Black and Pro-Indigenous solutions that realize housing justice as racial justice, carrying out its unapologetic justice stance, and much more. Learn more now: https://www.funderstogether.org/2022_fteh_strategic_framework
Funders Together to End Homelessness mobilizes its members to use philanthropy’s voice, influence, and financial capital to end homelessness by creating and advancing lasting solutions that are grounded in racial and housing justice, driven by love and disruption, and centering people with lived e...
At Annual Membership Meeting on July 19, 2022 in Seattle, WA, the Forum’s membership elected five new members to the Forum’s Board of Directors for three-year terms. Congratulations to our new board members: https://www.unitedphilforum.org/news/united-philanthropy-forum-welcomes-new-board-directors-officers
Chelsie China of wrote a blog sharing key takeaways from the "Rural areas in America are immobilized due to a lack of broadband access and health resources." Read the second blog now: https://www.unitedphilforum.org/news/dispatch-forumcon22-reassurance
In a guest post, Chelsie China, Member Service Coordinator at North Carolina Network of Grantmakers, reflects on lessons learned from and shares key takeaways from the conference.
ICYMI: Julian Santos of wrote a blog sharing key takeaways from the "The good news is that conference attendees seemed not just ready but eager to transform the sector and meet the moment. Count me among them." https://www.unitedphilforum.org/news/dispatch-forumcon22-meeting-moment
In a guest post, Julian Santos, Operations Manager at Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement, reflects on lessons learned from and shares key takeaways from the conference.
Check out latest op-ed titled "Humanizing the Hiring Process Must Include Accessibility for People Who Are Disabled". "It’s also important to recognize that accessibility isn’t one-size-fits-all." Read the full blog: https://www.philanthropy.com/blogs/letters-to-the-editor/humanizing-the-hiring-process-must-include-accessibility-for-people-who-are-disabled?cid2=gen_login_refresh&cid=gen_sign_in
A leader in the disability movement takes issue with the lack of discussion about that community’s needs in article about how nonprofits can improve hiring practices.
recent blog post features 's Executive Director Chantal Forster. "Listening is a key part of understanding whether transformation serves its intended purpose." Read the full blog: https://cep.org/listening-vs-transformation-is-philanthropy-changing-in-the-ways-nonprofits-need-most/
The calls for transformation in philanthropy have become so commonplace in the past two years as to become a new normal. Whether it’s trust-based philanthropy, participatory grantmaking, common data platforms, or calls for alternate reporting formats, important shifts are simultaneously underway a...
Today is the deadline! The Forum is hiring a Senior Communications Manager who will be responsible for ensuring that the Forum uses communications as effectively as possible to advance the Forum’s mission, vision and goals. Learn more about this position: https://www.unitedphilforum.org/resources/opening-senior-communications-manager
"Foundations can and should do more to advance the case for policies that counter our deep history of racial injustice and defend the human rights of all people." - ' Executive Director Vince Stehle Read the full blog: https://mediaimpactfunders.org/philanthropy-can-help-expose-the-truth-about-racial-inequality-in-america-through-support-of-documentary-films/
Across America, there is a battle being fought in state houses and school boards over the future of our society, and whether we will continue to build on progress to be a diverse and inclusive nation or if we will allow ourselves to revert to being a society that discriminates on the base of race [....
Today is the deadline! The Forum is hiring Senior Conference and Events Manager who will manage the development and delivery of program logistics and content for the Forum’s annual conference and other in-person events. Learn more about this position: https://www.unitedphilforum.org/resources/opening-senior-conference-and-events-manager
The Forum is hiring Senior Conference and Events Manager who will manage the development and delivery of program logistics and content for the Forum’s annual conference and other in-person events. Learn more about this position: https://www.unitedphilforum.org/resources/opening-senior-conference-and-events-manager
The Forum is hiring a Senior Communications Manager who will be responsible for ensuring that the Forum uses communications as effectively as possible to advance the Forum’s mission, vision and goals. Learn more about this position: https://www.unitedphilforum.org/resources/opening-senior-communications-manager
We released the Congressional August Recess Guide 2022 which contains information for PSOs to make the most out of the August recess, including ideas for engaging members of Congress, meeting tips, talking points on key policy issues, and more. https://www.unitedphilforum.org/resources/congressional-august-recess-guide-2022
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