In this edition of Washington Snapshot we share the updated budget resolution the Senate is expected to vote on over the weekend.

In this edition of Washington Snapshot we share the President's the recent executive actions most relevant to the sector.

In this edition of Washington Snapshot we share how members can continue to build momentum following Foundations on the Hill, as well as everything we continue to track in DC.

In this edition of Washington Snapshot, we are tracking new legislation from Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-TN) and Rep. Lance Gooden (R-TX) as well as continued federal cuts and the ongoing budget reconciliation debate.

In this edition of Washington Snapshot we invite members to join us for Foundations on the Hill and share our updated policy resources hub on the Council website. We also continue to monitor the President’s executive actions and their potential impact on the philanthropic sector.

In this edition of Washington Snapshot, HUD award applications are now open and we are currently tracking the Trump administration's first executive actions.

Earlier this month, the 119th Congress kicked off. The House re-elected Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) Speaker, while the Senate elected Sen. John Thune (R-SD) Majority Leader. Leadership also announced members of all Committees.

Our last Washington Snapshot of 2024 provides an overview of the 119th Congress being sworn in on January 3, 2025, and shares actions members can take to ensure Congress understands philanthropy’s work and our sector’s priorities.

This edition of Washington Snapshot previews the incoming presidential administration. Plus, a Charitable Giving Coalition sign-on letter, H.R.9495, Department of Transportation briefing, state ballot measures, state and local fiscal recovery funds, and more.

This week's Washington Snapshot features an invitation to next week's election debrief conversation. Plus, previewing tax policy, enhancing community engagement, Power Your Future, EPA grant reminders, updates from the states, and more.

In our new report, the Council — in partnership with Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement (PACE) and New Pluralists — surveyed 133 foundations and conducted 43 in-depth interviews with philanthropic leaders to examine how organizations are counteracting polarization in their communities.

Even before we know the results of the 2024 election, Congressional committees and individual offices have begun to outline their policy priorities for this upcoming tax bill. Join a conversation with tax and government affairs experts as we talk through what this could mean for foundations and…

Join us to learn how to prepare for the upcoming tax bill discussions (October 1), what election results could mean for philanthropy (November 14), and how you can join us in educating Congress about the issues important to the sector (February 11). This series is free and open to all foundation…

It’s almost August and as Congress adjourns for its August recess, this will be our last Snapshot of the summer. We’ll continue to track developments from Capitol Hill, the Biden-Harris administration, and other policy developments for their impact on the sector and share as needed. We’ll be back…

On Thursday, the Council joined our partners at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to hand out this year’s HUD Secretary’s Award for Public-Philanthropic Partnerships. Plus, Supreme Court decisions, Ways & Means tax bills, last chance for Rescue Plan funds, new employment laws…

The Department of the Treasury and the IRS issued frequently asked questions for taxpayers receiving educational assistance from their employers. Plus, a localization progress report, Building Better Regions Storytelling Showcase, state charitable giving incentives, and more.