Public Policy/Advocacy

Public Policy/Advocacy

Guide
From Effective to Inspired: Grantmaking Skills for Trustees and Staff
September 2014
Resource for members only
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Council on Foundations Advocacy Toolkit
August 2014
Sector News
House Passes "America Gives More Act"

If adopted, the Act would make the IRA charitable rollover permanent, simplify the private foundation excise tax, and extend the deadline for claiming charitable contributions.

July 18, 2014
Staying the Course: Good Governance in Turbulent Times
July 2014
Rep. Paulsen Introduces Excise Tax Simplification Bill

On May 20th, Congressman Erik Paulsen (R-MN-3) introduced H.R. 4691, a bill that would simplify the private foundation excise tax to a flat rate of 1 percent. The bill is co-sponsored by Congressman Danny Davis (D-IL-7).

As outlined in a...

May 23, 2014

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