The Foundation Center reports on a new resource that could be of value for organizations—even those beyond the community foundations who are its primary target—whose work involves changing public policy.
News piece.
“According to a new publication from the Center for Lobbying in the Public Interest, foundations can do more to advance their missions, influence public policy, strengthen the democratic process, and create systemic social change by supporting civic engagement and advocacy efforts. Foundations for Civic Impact: Advocacy and Civic Engagement Toolkit for Private Foundations (28 pages, PDF) and a companion toolkit for community foundations argue that advocacy and civic engagement are essential elements of strategic philanthropy; explain what foundations can and cannot do legally in terms of lobbying; and provide sample grantmaking guidelines, grant agreements, and communications materials to help foundations empower their grantees and regular citizens.”
About
- David H. Lukenbill
- I am a California native, married, we have one daughter and live close to the American River with two cats and all the wild critters we can feed. I am a management consultant to nonprofit organizations and have an Associates of Arts degree in Administration of Justice from Sacramento City College, a Bachelor of Science degree in Organizational Behavior from the University of San Francisco and a Master of Public Administration degree, also from the University of San Francisco.