In an op-ed recently published in RealClearMarkets, “Why Choice and Merits Are Better Than Board Mandates,” Philanthropy Roundtable Adjunct Senior Fellow Patrice Onwuka says SEC-issued rules requiring race, gender and sexual orientation disclosure mandates on corporate boards for companies on the Nasdaq stock exchange are discriminatory.
Destroyed friendships, self-censorship and intolerance of differing viewpoints are just a few symptoms of an ideological rot spreading on college campuses.
In honor of National Volunteer Month, Philanthropy Roundtable’s Senior Director of Programs Esther Larson recently sat down with Matthew Goldstein, founder & CEO of Besa, who has a vision to “make giving back easy – and transformative”. Goldstein leads the Columbus-based nonprofit, which is dedicated to powering a wave of civic engagement that lifts us all and fulfills critical needs by connecting people to community service.
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017 brought significant changes to the US tax code, aiming to stimulate economic growth and investment. While permanent reductions in corporate taxes were implemented, many individual tax provisions, including deductions and credits, are set to expire by December 2025.
Philanthropy Roundtable’s Free to Give campaign elevates the voices of everyday Americans who have dedicated their careers to supporting those in need. Their work is made possible by the freedom of all Americans to give to the causes and communities they care about most.
With one in five Americans experiencing mental illness each year, there is a significant opportunity for philanthropic leadership to help address the needs of these vulnerable individuals and provide support for their families. Despite a variety of approaches to funding mental health interventions from a vast array of donors, one funding area receiving increased attention and scrutiny, particularly in the aftermath of the pandemic, is youth mental health.
In light of ongoing criticisms of donor-advised funds (DAFs) and their growing popularity as a flexible giving vehicle, Philanthropy Roundtable interviewed one of the authors of a new research report, “The 2024 National Study on Donor-Advised Funds.” The report offers valuable insights into why these criticisms are unfounded. Equally important, the report demonstrates the myriad ways DAFs are used by donors to strategically support charitable causes, democratize giving and improve countless lives.
In light of ongoing criticisms of donor-advised funds (DAFs) and their growing popularity as a flexible giving vehicle, Philanthropy Roundtable interviewed one of the authors of a new research report, “The 2024 National Study on Donor-Advised Funds.” The report offers valuable insights into why these criticisms are unfounded. Equally important, the report demonstrates the myriad ways DAFs are used by donors to strategically support charitable causes, democratize giving and improve countless lives.
In an op-ed published by Philanthropy Daily, Philanthropy Roundtable Director of Policy Research Jack Salmon responds to President Biden’s proposed 2025 budget and its restrictions on donor-advised funds (DAFs). In opposition to Biden’s proposals, Salmon explains how DAFs allow foundations to pursue their charitable missions effectively and provide the ability to innovate and respond quickly in times of crisis. Salmon also says excessive regulation would negatively impact charitable giving and communities in need.
In late February, the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) published the key findings of its annual Voluntary Support of Education survey. These findings are based on fundraising data for the 2022-23 academic fiscal year (FY), typically July 1 through June 30.
As detailed in a new report from the Independent Women’s Forum, “Working for Women 3.0: A Modern Agenda to Help Women Strive and Thrive,” policies abound that expand opportunities for women by encouraging the creation of a more dynamic, innovative and flexible working world.
Tax policy isn’t just about the numbers – tax rates, deductions and credits all influence donor behavior and trends in giving, impacting the lives of those who depend on charities.
In light of ongoing criticisms of donor-advised funds and their growing popularity as a flexible giving vehicle, Philanthropy Roundtable interviewed one of the authors of a new research report, “The 2024 National Study on Donor Advised Funds.”
In 2022, Arizona voters passed the so-called “Voters’ Right to Know Act,” which compels nonprofits engaged in public policy issues to not only disclose their donors, but their donors’ donors. Philanthropy Roundtable and our coalition partners have strongly opposed Arizona’s new law and what it might foreshadow for donor privacy.
Philanthropy Roundtable President and CEO Christie Herrera recently joined an episode of Giving Ventures, a DonorsTrust podcast designed to help charitable givers discover new opportunities.
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Over the last few decades, leaders from across the political spectrum have been working on criminal justice reform. Many in the Roundtable network have been part of these movements and many of those reforms have benefited individuals and communities across the country; some have not.
The recent unveiling of the Biden administration’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2025 serves as a manifesto of the president’s priorities, albeit one unlikely to materialize into legislative reality. While the budget encompasses a spectrum of tax and spending proposals, three provisions targeting America’s philanthropic benefactors and foundations raise the greatest concern for charities and the people they serve.
Can philanthropists fix higher education? Donors should take a more effective and aggressive approach to funding higher ed, rather than abandoning it.
Recently, Philanthropy Roundtable Director of Policy Research Jack Salmon met with host of The Eight Principles Voices podcast Larry C. Johnson to discuss issues facing philanthropy, including donor intent and threats to donor privacy.