Join EOF, Funders for a Just Economy, and the Ford Foundation on December 7 in New York to learn more about philanthropic efforts taking place at the national, state, and local levels to support the effective and equitable implementation of these historic federal investments.
Through sharing and facilitated conversation, participants will have the opportunity to learn more about the current landscape and opportunity, share updates on funding strategies and priorities, and work collectively to identify opportunities for alignment and collaboration.
This program is offered free of charge and is for funders and philanthropic advisors whose primary activity is grantmaking. Staff from funder networks are also eligible to join.
Historic State Tax Credits Wins Built on Long-term Investments
The past few years have been exciting times for the expansion and modernization of state tax credits. As of the fall of 2023, there are now 31 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico with a state Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and 14 states with a state Child Tax Credit (CTC) – up dramatically from 2020. While these gains are amazing, it is critical to remember that these hard-fought improvements for low-income families were years in the making and built on the previous decade or more of investment.
Launched in 2012, the EITC Pooled Fund -- a project of Economic Opportunity Funders and the Tax Equity Funders Network -- has invested more than $8.5 million to create, expand, modernize, and defend state tax credits. Nearly all of the states that have made significant expansions in the last year have been previous, and often multi-year, EITC Pooled Fund awardees. The state tax credit gains of the past year are indeed gratifying. But, philanthropy’s work to ensure low-income families achieve economic security is not done.
Co-sponsored Webinar: An Updated Database on State and Locally Funded Housing Programs and Emerging Housing Policy Work
Tuesday, November 28, 2023 | 2:00pm ET
Join this webinar to learn more about the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities' initial plans for supporting state-level housing justice work and share learnings from an updated database and report they recently commissioned from partners at the National Low Income Housing Coalition detailing major state and locally funded housing programs across 48 states and DC.
In September, Funders Together to End Homelessness, Funders for Housing and Opportunity, Economic Opportunity Funders, and the Tax Equity Funders Network brought philanthropy together to explore the homelessness and affordable housing crises in the context of economic justice and connect the dots between advocacy on financial security and housing stability, highlighting promising interventions like direct cash transfers and universal rental assistance, with an eye toward prevention of homelessness.
New Impact Report From EOF 2023 Law & Social Policy Legacy Award Winner
The New Mexico Center on Law and Poverty-- EOF's 2023 Law & Social Policy Legacy Award winner -- has a strong record of advancing systemic change for low-wage workers in New Mexico through litigation, policy advocacy, education, and community engagement. For over 25 years, they have worked directly with workers and community groups to build a powerful, collaborative movement for lasting change. They have notched historic victories for low-wage workers to help extend basic rights to farm workers, improve enforcement of wage theft laws, and usher in the state’s first statewide paid sick leave law. Read the 2022-2023 Impact Report.
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Native American Heritage Month: National Native American Heritage Month is celebrated each year in November. It is a time to recognize and celebrate the rich heritage, culture, and contributions made by Indigenous communities. Learn more about Native American Heritage Month and read this year's 2023 Presidential Proclamation.
National Family Caregivers Month: Celebrated every November, National Family Caregivers Month is a time to recognize and honor family caregivers across the country. Read this year's 2023 Presidential Proclamation.
Workforce Grantmaking in Native Nations and Communities Update
In recognition of Native American Heritage Month, Workforce Matters is sharing several updates about the ways that they are leaning into supporting Native-led workforce efforts through their newest initiative – Workforce Grantmaking in Native Nations and Communities. Read their latest blog to learn more.
Introducing “Voices from the South”
Voices from the Southis a joint effort of the Topos Partnership and EPI’s Economic Analysis and Research Network (EARN) to share lessons learned from deep research across five Southern and Midwestern States through the Southern Mindshift Project. The series delves into cultural traps that continue to hold us back in pro-worker advocacy and organizing efforts and outlines recommendations to shift the paradigm.
Marguerite Casey Foundation Launches Public Dollars for Public Good
Marguerite Casey Foundation has launched a new funding initiative, Public Dollars for Public Goods (PDPG) to support organizations that leverage community organizing to shift power by helping underserved communities access federal and local funding and control how those funds are spent. Inaugural PDPG funding provides more than $5M in general operating grants to fuel organizations advancing economic justice.
Casey Awards $2.1 Million in Grants to Advance State Policy Solutions
The Annie E. Casey Foundation has awarded grants of $100,000 each to 21 organizations that educate decision makers at the state and local levels. The Foundation’s $2.1 million investment will help advance the use of data to forward laws and policies that help improve the lives of children and families.
Bipartisan Policy Center and United Philanthropy Forum Announce Policy Partnership
The Bipartisan Policy Center and United Philanthropy Forum have entered into a partnership to build a cross-sector advocacy coalition aimed at finding just, practical, and equitable policy solutions to issues impacting communities across the country. The two organizations will focus on raising public and policymaker awareness of the urgency to improve maternal health outcomes, safeguard ballot access and security, and strengthen and modernize the Farm Bill for the benefit of all Americans.
Philanthropies Launch New AI Public Interest Initiative
A group of ten leading philanthropies announced a bold new initiative to ensure that AI advances the public interest. They are collectively contributing more than $200 million in funding toward public interest efforts to mitigate AI harms and promote responsible use and innovation. The ten philanthropies part of this initiative include: The David and Lucile Packard Foundation; Democracy Fund; the Ford Foundation; Heising-Simons Foundation; the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation; Kapor Foundation; Mozilla Foundation; Omidyar Network; Open Society Foundations; and the Wallace Global Fund.
March 4, 2024 | San Francisco, CA | Funders Together To End Homelessness
Save the Date! Workforce Matters Spring 2024 National Convening
April 2-4, 2024 | Alexandria, VA | Workforce Matters
Save the Date! FCCP 2024 Annual Convening
April 15 - 18, 2024 | Phoenix, AZ | Funders' Committee for Civic Participation
Save the Date! 2024 GIH Annual Conference
June 4 - 6, 2024 | Portland, Oregon | Grantmakers In Health
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Thank You to Our 2023 Supporting Members!
Grants and voluntary dues help finance meetings, events, and staff support. We are grateful for the generous support of our supporting members: The Annie E. Casey Foundation, The Bernard and Anne Spitzer Charitable Trust, the Blue Shield of California Foundation, the Ford Foundation, The Kresge Foundation, the Public Welfare Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, The Rockefeller Foundation, Stoneman Family Foundations, and W.K. Kellogg Foundation.
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