Regional Public Policy

Regional associations increasingly pursue collaborative public policy work with their members and with each other. There exists a wide range of practice in terms of taking a position on an issue and speaking with one voice on behalf of members. The focus may be on issues specific to:

  • the oversight of foundations
  • the well being of nonprofits
  • or on topics like health care, education, and youth services.

Common are legislative or public policy committees, with participants who are highly knowledgeable in this arena. With knowledge of philanthropy "on the ground" many regional associations are also active at the state level with their Attorney General and other charitable officials.

 

In This Area

  • Foundations on the Hill
    Foundations on the Hill is an annual opportunity for grantmakers to meet with their federal lawmakers in Washington, D.C.
  • State Public Policy Engagement
    Resources to help build and sustain relationships with state officials and policy makers who regulate philanthropy.
  • Preparing for Public Policy Work
    Now that your organization is ready to do public policy work, start gathering information to help create your strategy. Learn more about how to prepare for the initial research stages.
  • Establish an Agenda
    Now that you have completed the initial research, it is time to set your agenda with your grantmaker members and policymakers. Learn how to create a public policy plan for your regional association of grantmakers, and how to engage key players.
  • Who to Involve
    When implementing your organization’s public policy work, it is important to have the right people involved. First, you must recognize who the key players are, and educate them about your organization’s public policy work. You can then decide what role each group should play when implementing your plan.
 

Materials

  • Regional Public Policy FAQs
    Get the answers to your initial questions regarding how engage your regional association, board members, and grantmaker members in public policy work.
 
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