Thursday, October 30, 2014
HARTFORD, CT -- A monthly Member Public Policy Brief - October 2014.
As philanthropic organizations we realize that impact is dependent not only on strategic grantmaking, but also on our engagement in advocacy and public policy to improve and change systems.
We urge you and your colleagues, board members, volunteers, clients, and donors – everyone who cares about your organizations’ missions – to get involved in advocacy!
- CALL TO ACTION: America Gives More Act HB 4719 - Left Undone
- UPDATE: IRS 1023 EZ Applicants: Due Diligence for Foundations
- CALL TO ACTION: New OMB Guidance: Relief for Private Grantmakers?
- SAVE THE DATE: Foundations on the Hill
- Resource Links
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me or if you have questions about your ability as a foundation to engage in this activity please see the resources on the Council’s website >>.
Sincerely,
Maggie Gunther Osborn
President
Connecticut Council for Philanthropy