Philanthropy Roundtable

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Today, we honor the brave men and women who have served our country with unwavering courage, dedication, and sacrifice. Your commitment to protecting our freedom is a legacy we will always remember. ? Unfortunately, the landscape of veterans’ charities is often marred by inefficiencies and, in some instances, deceit. Many organizations claim to advocate for veterans but fail to provide the crucial support our servicemen and women need and deserve. Thankfully, there are organizations like Charities for Vets that are working to clarify the landscape and ensure contributions intended for veterans are reaching those in need. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3UIq455

Spencer Bone, the ambassador and strategic partnerships manager for the Herzog Foundation, is a passionate voice about the importance of philanthropic freedom.?Founded by Stanley Herzog, the foundation pinpoints growth opportunities and addresses gaps in the Christian education sector enabling the development of impactful and scalable programs nationwide.

The school choice movement has been a hallmark of the post-pandemic era as parents have clamored for - and flocked to - alternatives to traditional public schools.?In this new piece, we break down the victories the movement has scored throughout multiple states. ? But with historic progress comes new risks. An emerging challenge for school choice boils down to a single word: implementation. For the movement to survive and thrive, donors need to get involved and stay involved. Read on to learn about the wins and three strategies for investing in the future of education.

A new Joint Committee on Taxation report finds the wealthiest Americans pay an average federal tax rate of 34 percent. What do these findings mean for future policy discussions??

Post-election statement from Christie Herrera, president and CEO of Philanthropy Roundtable: ? "Now that the election is over,?Philanthropy Roundtable looks forward to continuing our work to protect the rights of all Americans to give when, where and how they choose.?Philanthropic freedom is not a right or left issue, and?we look forward to working with policymakers on both sides of the aisle to protect this constitutional right.?We also look forward to working with the new administration and Congress on preserving and growing the prosperity that makes philanthropy possible in the first place.?From tax policy to donor privacy, the Roundtable will be out front driving the debates and educating lawmakers on how these issues impact charitable giving."?

The nonprofit sector is a cornerstone of American society, embodying the right to associate freely?and?respond to society's needs in ways the government can't. Despite their profound impact and extensive contributions, nonprofits are again facing government scrutiny following a growth period.?This report illuminates what nonprofit leaders need to be on the lookout for and gives important data to help you articulate the value and impact of the charitable community.

The Roundtable’s Senior Director of Government Affairs Megan Schmidt took to the pages of the Chicago Sun-Times to highlight the ways that a recently-signed diversity reporting mandate threatens philanthropic freedom.

Bernie Marcus loved this country and harnessed his success as the cofounder of The Home Depot to give generously and become one of our nation’s leading philanthropists. Philanthropy Roundtable CEO Christie Herrera honored his commitment to our shared values of free enterprise, school choice, and effective philanthropy. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4fAIYmc

Current tax proposals from both Democrats and Republicans will undermine economic prosperity, pulling resources from charities and people in need, as Roundtable President and CEO Christie Herrera demonstrates in this op-ed.