Advocacy Approach: Strengthening charitable giving
The Pittsburgh Foundation strengthens the region’s charitable ecosystem by expanding and protecting our philanthropic infrastructure. We foster strategic partnerships and provide essential resources and support to nonprofit organizations. By empowering nonprofits, promoting collaboration and advocating for our sector, we ensure that philanthropy in Pittsburgh thrives and is directed to those who need it most.
Key Initiatives and Actions | Status* |
|---|---|
| Federal Executive Orders and Budget Changes: Advocating for policies that strengthen our business model and protect our nonprofit sector. | Ongoing Learn more |
| Donor-Advised Funds: Encouraging philanthropic giving to support long-term goals. | Ongoing Learn more |
| Scholarship Displacement: Addressing inequities in scholarship distribution. | PASSED! Learn more |
| Intestate Succession: Allowing the assets of an heirless decedent to be put to use for charitable purposes in the county in which the individual resided. | PASSED! Learn more |
*Status Key:
- Legislation in Development: We are working with legislators to champion the legislation.
- Active Legislation: Visit the state government website to see the status of legislation.
- Ongoing: These are items that require our consistent advocacy efforts.
- PASSED!: These are items that we have worked on that have passed successfully.
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If you're advocate or a community leader - or if you're interested in partnering - let's make an impact together. Please contact the Policy and Community Impact staff at tpfadvocacy [at] pghfdn.org (tpfadvocacy[at]pghfdn[dot]org).