Policy Resource: 2025 Congressional Calendar
Developed in collaboration with Leavitt Partners, this calendar tracks when each house of congress will be in session in 2025.
Policy Resource: Overview of Congressional Staff and Member Outreach
Developed in collaboration with Leavitt Partners, this resource provides a detailed overview of how congressional offices, committees, and leadership are staffed. In addition, it provides recommended best practices for meeting with Members of Congress and their staff.
Policy Resource: Overview of the 119th Congress
Developed in collaboration with Leavitt Partners, this resource provides a detailed overview of the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate, including leadership in both houses and key committee and subcommittee members.
Bridging the Gap: How Philanthropy Can Help Public Agencies to Engage Equitably with Underserved Communities
Local public agencies are at a crossroads. Over the last few years, in response to racial justice protests and inequities made more visible by the Covid-19 pandemic, many local public agencies have worked to improve their engagement with low-income and underserved communities—especially communities of color. By adopting equity-centered approaches to community engagement, public agencies can better ensure their policies and programs lead to improvements for communities facing disproportionate health burdens.
Spotlight: Reflections and Strategies on Tax Equity
At a time when disparities in income and wealth—such as savings, home ownership, and other assets—are widening in America, funders and philanthropic support organizations came together at the Gaylord National Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland, on September 5, 2024, with a mission to discuss the untapped potential of tax policy in advancing economic mobility.
Horizon Foundation: September 2024
The Horizon Foundation opened its 2024 Housing Justice Request for Proposals, seeking organizational partners to co-create solutions that remove barriers to obtaining and sustaining affordable, high-quality rental housing and home ownership. The first phase of co-creation will focus on three housing priorities over the next two years: expanding renter protections, sustaining homeownership, and strengthening systems to advance housing justice.
Rasmuson Foundation: September 2024
Rasmuson Foundation is accepting applications for Tier 1 and Community Support grants, now with increased award sizes. These awards form a central part of Rasmuson Foundation’s grantmaking activities, supporting nonprofit organizations in Alaska with key resources and infusions of capital.