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Often, grantmakers are unaware of just how much foundations can be involved in advocacy. Many foundations avoid advocacy because trustees and/or staff may not fully understand what actions are/are not allowed when foundations participate in advocacy. Philanthropy Advocates meets each of our members where they are in their preferred advocacy actions and we always act as a resource for navigating what is possible for foundations in advocacy. Read further for some of the advocacy resources we provide our members.

 

How the Texas Education Grantmakers Advocacy Consortium is Engaging Funders in Education Policy

A Case Study on the Origins and Impact of Philanthropy Advocates

See a full case study to learn about the origins of our impact.

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Part 1 - Foundations in Advocacy

We worked with Bolder Advocacy at the Alliance for Justice to create a tailored resource for Philanthropy Advocates members. This is a resource for Part 1 of 3 trainings exclusive to our members. Learn how to navigate the difference in advocacy versus lobbying, along with how those terms differ based on federal versus Texas law.

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Part 2 - Foundations in Advocacy

We worked with Bolder Advocacy at the Alliance for Justice to create a tailored resource for Philanthropy Advocates members. This is a resource for Part 2 of 3 trainings exclusive to our members. Learn how grantmakers can safely fund organizations who engage in lobbying. Among other guidance, this resource includes details about structuring grant agreements for lobbying and how foundations can support 501c(4)s.

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Part 3 - Foundations in Advocacy

We worked with Bolder Advocacy at the Alliance for Justice to create a tailored resource for Philanthropy Advocates members. This is a resource for Part 3 of 3 trainings exclusive to our members. Learn how foundations can support and engage in election season activities in Texas. Among other guidance, this resource includes details about how foundations can interact with voters, candidates, and their grantees during an election year by engaging in and supporting nonpartisan advocacy during partisan times.

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