The political news cycle never stops – that’s why Philanthropy Southeast regularly provides members with information on current issues and developments in Washington and in state capitols throughout the region. These resources include: 

Public Policy Update: This monthly newsletter sent to all Philanthropy Southeast members recaps recent developments, looks at what’s on the horizon and identifies opportunities to engage with policymakers and ensure philanthropy’s voice is heard. 

Webinars: Regular legal and legislative updates are part of an ongoing series of virtual programs that provide the opportunity to hear from experts, get answers to burning questions and hear from fellow Philanthropy Southeast members.  

Policy alerts: When news breaks Philanthropy Southeast sends out policy alerts that keep members informed of the latest developments and whether any action – including calls or emails to lawmakers – is needed.

While any form of outreach can be effective, meeting with policymakers face-to-face remains the most effective way to advance philanthropy’s public policy interests. Philanthropy Southeast helps facilitate these critical interactions in two main ways:

Foundations on the Hill: Philathropy Southeast prides itself on regularly bringing the largest delegation of philanthropic professionals in the country to this annual event, when foundation leaders meet with lawmakers and key staff members to discuss philanthropy’s work in their communities and how policy decisions can affect our sector’s ability to improve lives and communities.

In-District Meetings: Even when Congress is out of session, Philanthropy Southeast members make sure our voice is heard by meeting with representatives and senators on their home turf. We assist members in setting up these events and providing resources that allow them to effectively deliver their message.

Our website provides members-only access to tools that allow them to connect directly to leaders in Washington and in state capitols around the region. 

Our Member Action Portal includes innovative features that allow members to send targeted messages to lawmakers on specific issues, as well as legislative tracking and policy issue papers. 

Our Southern Trends Report, created in partnership with Candid, provides the latest available data on grantmaking in each state in the region – information that helps foundations make the case to officials for policies that support charitable giving.