As we head into 2024, we look forward to hosting our 25th annual budget and tax briefing, announcing our 4th Law & Social Policy Legacy award winner, administering new awards and launching a funder network on economic security infrastructure in Missouri as part of our EITC Pooled Fund, establishing a new national funder learning network, and publishing new EOF member Q&As. Stay tuned for more information on what's in store in 2024 here.
đź“Ś ICYMI: December 7, 2023 Session Recordings + Resources
EOF, Funders for a Just Economy, and the Ford Foundation hosted a funder meeting on December 7, 2023, in New York to explore philanthropic efforts taking place at the national, state, and local levels to support the effective and equitable implementation of these historic federal investments. Links to the select session recordings, PowerPoint presentations, and related resources are now available on theevent page.
How will budget and tax issues impact supports and services for workers, families, and communities? What lies ahead at the federal level and in the states? What’s at stake and in play as we head into the 2024 elections and 2025 tax debate?
Join us for our 2024 Budget and Tax Briefing to network with colleagues and learn about and discuss key battles and opportunities at the federal and state level; coordinated efforts underway to shape the budget and tax fights ahead; and implications for philanthropy in the short and long term and strategies for individual and collective action. Registration opens January 16!
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Tax Credits for Workers and Their Families (TCWF) released a year-end video and blog that highlights state tax credit successes in 2023 and legislative hopes for the coming year.
National EITC Awareness Day is Friday, January 26th
EITC Awareness Day helps shine a spotlight on refundable credits to increase awareness among taxpayers who may be eligible. EITC Awareness Day will serve as the field's kickoff to tax season. The IRS has begun to update information on its EITC Awareness Day page.
New Fast Frames Video Series on Aging and Care
This new mini-series from the FrameWorks Institute, produced in partnership with The John A. Hartford Foundation, shares quick, evidence-based advice for advocates, researchers, practitioners, and other communicators working to create better conversations about aging, long-term care, nursing homes, and the support we all need as we age. Watch the videos.
Fearless Fund Amicus Brief
The Council on Foundations and Independent Sector filed an amicus brief in support of the Fearless Foundation, an organization led by Black women that helps combat underfunding in venture capital by providing grants, tools, and mentorship to women of color. The American Alliance for Equal Rights has sued the foundation, claiming that its program for Black female entrepreneurs is racially discriminatory. The amicus brief, filed December 12, 2023, argues that the Fearless Foundation's grant program is protected under the First Amendment because courts have held that a decision to donate to certain causes is expressive conduct, which is constitutionally protected speech. The Council and Independent Sector invite philanthropic and nonprofit organizations to sign on to a statement of support.
Responsible AI Adoption for Philanthropy
The Technology Association of Grantmakers (TAG) and Project Evident have published "Responsible AI Adoption in Philanthropy,” an initial framework crafted to navigate the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) within the philanthropic sector. The framework includes considerations for AI adoption in three key areas – Organizational, Ethical, and Technical – each essential for grantmakers considering the use of AI. Learn more here.
2024 Disability & Philanthropy Webinar Series
This collective learning journey will focus on why a disability lens is essential to addressing key social justice issues. Each webinar will engage philanthropic leaders in conversation with disability advocates about the following topics:
Disability Justice and Labor Rights, February 8
Disability Rights Activism and Organizing, April 11
Grantmaking for Disability: LGBTQIA+ Funding, May 9
Disability Pride, Joy, and Visions for the Future, July 11
Workforce Grantmaking in Native Nations and Communities, an initiative of Workforce Matters, has opened its inaugural Request for Proposals with Native-led workforce development entities seeking philanthropic support to establish, strengthen, or grow self-determined programs, projects, and initiatives designed to meet the distinct workforce development needs of Native Nations, and Native workers and learners. Letters of Inquiry are due Friday, January 19, 2024 by 11:59 pm CT.
October 28-30, 2024 | Detroit, MI | Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees
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Thank You to Our 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 Blue Shield of California Foundation, the Ford Foundation, The Kresge Foundation, the Public Welfare Foundation, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, The Rockefeller Foundation, Stoneman Family Foundations, and W.K. Kellogg Foundation.
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