New Senate Bill Would Hurt Charities and Those They Serve
Sens. Angus King (I-Maine) and Charles Grassley (R-Iowa) recently introduced a bill called the Accelerate Charitable Efforts Act. The problem is, the measure would have the opposite effect.
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Supreme Court Will Hear Institute for Justice and Ed Choice Case Seeking More Educational Options for Maine Families and Children
As the pandemic has shown, the need for alternatives to public schooling has never been greater.
“The Business of Giving” Podcast interviews Elise Westhoff
Roundtable CEO Elise Westhoff recently chatted with Denver Frederick on his podcast The Business of Giving about the state of philanthropy, the reasons to keep DAFs accessible for all levels of donors and how the pandemic impacted charitable giving.
How State Think Tanks Fought Covid with Health Care Reform
When the pandemic hit in March of 2020, Americans needed access to quality health care more than ever before. And fast. States sprang into action to make it as easy as possible to get care, lifting many government barriers in the process.
Various Groups Voice Concerns About Senate Effort to Restrict Charitable Giving
The so-called Accelerating Charitable Efforts (ACE) Act would impose new mandates on foundations, distribution requirements on donor-advised funds and other restrictions on charitable giving. This legislation, if passed, will directly harm charities and those who benefit from their valuable work some of our nation s most vulnerable.
First Amendment Freedoms: As Urgent and Essential as Ever
You ll find it s a rare day when some aspect of our First Amendment freedoms doesn t make the news cycle, often in the form of Americans across the country speaking, assembling or petitioning on behalf of causes in their communities.
Five Aspects of DAFs Missing in Article on S. 1981
When considering changes in the treatment of DAFs or any charitable giving vehicle, it is crucial to rely on evidence-based solutions to well-defined problems.
Justice Breyer: No Room For Real Politics on the Supreme Court
Justice Breyer comes across as a man who is keenly aware he has many more years behind him on the court than in front of him, and very thoughtful about his history with the court and his legacy. Is he ready to retire? He says he hasn t made a decision.
Just as Many Questions as Answers for Those Following Gates Foundation News
Whatever happens, the inevitable changes coming to The Gates Foundation will be an important case study when considering best practices for operations, governance and protecting donor intent at large foundations.
School Reopening Decisions Were More About Politics and Power than Safety and the Needs of Families
Teachers unions overplayed their hand this past year. And as a result, it s safe to say that 2021 will be the year of school choice.
New Data and Insights on DAF Payouts Out of Michigan Community Foundations
Durable public policy on DAFs is driven by sound, data-supported evidence.
Philanthropy Roundtable CEO Elise Westhoff Featured in The Wall Street Journal’s Weekend Interview
The Philanthropy Roundtable s President & CEO Elise Westhoff was featured in The Wall Street Journal s The Weekend Interview on the challenges of woke philanthropy, the value of donor privacy, and why philanthropic freedom is essential to effective charitable giving.
Law360 Profiles Philanthropy Roundtable’s First General Counsel Jenny Kim
Law360 s On the Spot feature interviewed the Philanthropy Roundtable s new Vice President of Operations and first General Counsel Jenny Kim.
The Numbers Are In: American Generosity Hits an All-Time High During COVID
In these moments, when fear, pain and insecurity are at their apex, and our survival instincts try to coax us into self-protection, there are so many who can rise above them to do what is both simple and difficult at the same time give.
Twelve States Empower Students and Families by Passing Education Reforms
During the 2021 legislative sessions, several states passed laws that empower parents to make the best education choices for their children.
Ohio Lawmakers Consider Bill to Protect Donor Intent
The Ohio state legislature is considering legislation that will provide remedies for donor intent violations.
Rumsfeld’s Rules for Philanthropy
Donald Rumsfeld’s work as a philanthropist left an important mark, showing how much a donor can accomplish with a clear vision, sound strategy, good people and persistence.
New Research Lifts Hood on Homeschooling During Pandemic
According to a U.S. Census Bureau survey released earlier this year, homeschooling exploded during the pandemic.
Interview with Chloé Valdary and founder of the Theory of Enchantment
Are socioracial dynamics reducible to two categories: The oppressor and the oppressed? Some argue that this reduction fails to recognize the depth of the complexity within each person. However, Chloé Read more…
New Report Spotlights Civic Education Crisis in America, Offers Vision for Reform
In recent years, concern for the health of American democracy has mounted and with good reason. Although the costs of polarization and misinformation are hard to quantify, there is little question that they have coarsened and warped our public conversations, and the risks they pose to our system of government are too large for comfort.