First Lady and Dr. Jill Biden Announce Philanthropy-Joining Forces Impact Pledge This week, at the American Red Cross national headquarters, First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden joined Council President and CEO Vikki Spruill, Chairman of the Board of the American Red Cross Bonnie McElveen-…

Council Submits Extenders Testimony As we noted in last week’s Washington Snapshot, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Dave Camp (R-MI-4) held a recent hearing on the seven business “tax extenders” that he opted to extend in his comprehensive tax reform proposal. The hearing, entitled “The…

A little tax week humor... With Congress out of session this week and next, there is not much action on the legislative front. But here is what's on our policy radar this week: Latest on Tax Extenders Movement For the past few weeks we’ve given you a play-by-play of the debates on the Hill…

We are thrilled that spring has finally arrived here in Washington, D.C.! The cherry blossoms are in bloom, and tourist season has begun! Since next Friday is Good Friday, we will be sending you Snapshot on Thursday afternoon. Ways and Means Hearing on Tax Extenders Last week we brought you up to…

IRA Charitable Rollover Included in Senate Extenders Bill The Council’s Public Policy team has been closely tracking a flurry of activity on the Hill this week, as the Senate Finance Committee considered which of the 55 expired “tax extenders” to extend for another two years. The IRA charitable…

Council Releases Summary of Camp Bill For the past few weeks, we’ve working to analyze Chairman Camp’s tax reform bill, assess its potential impact on philanthropic and charitable organizations, coordinate with our colleagues in the field, and most importantly determine how to best represent the…

Council to Senate: Preserve & Expand IRA Rollover As our members know, the Council has long supported a permanent extension of the IRA charitable rollover, and an expanding the rollover by eliminating the $100,000 cap, allowing donors to make rollovers beginning at age 59 ½, and permitting…

Camp Bill Sets Critical Precedent Stakeholders in every sector—including the Council—continue to delve into House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Dave Camp’s (R-MI-4) Tax Reform Act of 2014 to get to the bottom of its wide-reaching implications. As we’ve been commenting since the bill’s…

Philanthropy Leaders Converge on D.C. for Philanthropy Week This was an eventful week at the intersection of philanthropy and public policy! Over 200 philanthropic leaders gathered in D.C. for the first annual Philanthropy Week in Washington, President Obama released his Fiscal Year 2015 Budget…

Chairman Camp Releases Tax Reform Proposal Dozens of provisions impact tax-exempt organizations As we let our readers know in a Washington Snapshot Breaking News alert on Wednesday, House Ways and Means Chairman Dave Camp (R-MI-4) released his long-awaited comprehensive tax reform bill this week.…

BREAKING: Senate Philanthropy Caucus Briefing During Philanthropy Week The Council on Foundations is pleased to report that Senators Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Richard Burr (R-NC) will be chairing the Senate Philanthropy Caucus for the 113th Congress. During Philanthropy Week in Washington, March 3rd…

We wish our readers a Happy Valentines Day! We also hope that those of you in the eastern part of the country are staying warm and enjoying a snow day or two! UPDATES ON "PHILANTHROPY WEEK IN WASHINGTON": Philanthropy Week in Washington is quickly approaching. The Council is looking forward to all…

Just Announced - Washington Update Webinar on February 19 Get prepared for Philanthropy Week in Washington! As Philanthropy Week quickly approaches, we are excited to offer the second in a series of webinars geared at getting you up-to-speed on the latest happenings in Washington! Council staff and…

Register now for Philanthropy Week in Washington! "Philanthropy Week in Washington” is quickly approaching. Hosted by the Council on Foundations from March 3-7 is the new initiative for a week of activities – some very familiar and others new. The week will begin and end with communications…

  Welcome back from the holidays and cheers to the start of a new year! Philanthropy Week in Washington If you’re looking to participate in an important event and amplify the voice of philanthropy, then you won’t want to miss “Philanthropy Week in Washington 2014”! Make your plans to come to…

Happy holidays! The Council’s Public Policy team wishes you and your loved ones a joyous and festive winter break! Council letter featured in The New York Times As we reported last week, Council president & CEO Vikki Spruill authored a letter to the New York Times editors responding to Ray…