The Accountability Self-Assessment Tool is a comprehensive resource to help unstaffed private foundations ensure that they are complying with key federal laws and regulations and assess how well they are engaging in generally recommended good practices for being accountable to the public. The materials consist of a questionnaire, check list, worksheet, glossary and resource list. The questionnaire, available by component or in one complete document, and the entire selection of tools are available in the following sections.
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Accountability Self-Assessment Tools for Unstaffed Private Foundations
Accountability Self-Assessment Tools for Staffed Private Foundations
The Accountability Self-Assessment Tool is a comprehensive resource to help staffed private foundations ensure that they are complying with key federal laws and regulations and assess how well they are engaging in generally recommended good practices for being accountable to the public. The materials consist of a questionnaire, check list, worksheet, glossary and resource list. The questionnaire, available by component or in one complete document, and the entire selection of tools are available in the following sections.
Connecticut PolicyWorks Case Study - Supporting Nonprofit Partners
Public Act 09-102 was signed into law June 2009. Read the Connecticut PolicyWorks Case Study, Supporting Nonprofit Partners, about the collaborative work of the Council, several nonprofit associations and Connecticut policymakers to increase the audit threshold for nonprofits from annual revenues in excess of $200,000 to $500,000.
10 Ways Foundations Can Work with the Public Sector
Foundations and state and local governments have a long history of working together and a common goal of supporting the quality of life in their communities.
Public Policy Engagement Continuum
This useful chart with accompanying definitions shows a full range of possible advocacy activities for foundations.
Lobbying and Advocacy - Code of Ethics for Lobbyists
Presentation given by Peter Lewandowski, Assistant General Counsel, Office of State Ethics, State of Connecticut.