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BBB Standards for Charity Accountability

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01/2020

... Standards for Charity Accountability were developed to assist donors in making sound giving decisions and to foster public confidence in charitable organizations. The standards seek to encourage fair and honest solicitation practices, to ...

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Principles for Good Governance and Ethical Practice

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02/2015

Independent Sector’s Principles for Good Governance and Ethical Practice is the foremost guide for sound and successful practice by charities and foundations in the United States. Thirty-three principles succinctly provide clarity about legal compliance and public disclosure, effective governance, strong financial oversight, and responsible fundraising.

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Council Releases Guiding Principles for Connecticut Grantmakers

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11/02/2006

... “The guiding principles offer a clear statement of our values and obligations as responsible grantmakers,” ... eight grantmakers and professional advisor leaders in the state. Task force members analyzed the best practices of ... fair and honest, and to let nonprofits and the public know what to expect from us,” said Christopher Hall of the ...

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Center for Lobbying in the Public Interest (CLPI)

... 501(c)(3) nonprofit advocacy and lobbying in order to strengthen participation in our democratic society and advance charitable missions. ...

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Bolder Advocacy

... the role of nonprofits in influencing public policy. Find resources on rules and regulations, best practices for ...

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Alliance for Justice (AFJ)

... advocacy efforts and provides definitive information, resources, and technical assistance that encourages organizations and their funding partners to fully exercise their right to be active participants in the democratic process. Alliance ...

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Private Foundations May Advocate

Bolder Advocacy's two-page infosheet shows that while private foundations incur a prohibitive tax when they engage in or fund lobbying, they may still engage in a variety of advocacy activities.

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Public Foundations Can Lobby

This fact sheet explains the lobbying rules for public foundations.

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FAQs: Lobbying and Advocacy Issues

... Assistant General Counsel, Connecticut Office of State Ethics, answers Frequently Asked Questions about lobbying and advocacy issues under the Connecticut State Code of Ethics for Lobbyists. FAQs: Lobbying and ...

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Lobbying and Advocacy - Code of Ethics for Lobbyists

... by Peter Lewandowski, Assistant General Counsel, Office of State Ethics, State of Connecticut are to: Give an overview of the Office of State Ethics Address ... the main points of the Code of Ethics for Lobbyists Review resources available to help with Code compliance Lobbying and ...

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Public Policy Engagement Continuum

This useful chart with accompanying definitions shows a full range of possible advocacy activities for foundations.

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10 Ways Foundations Can Work with the Public Sector

Foundations and state and local governments have a long history of working ...

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Talk to Candidates & Elected Officials Toolkit

A campaign to educate candidates and elected officials about ... Council for Philanthropy is a membership association, we need all members to be engaged in sharing with candidates the ... . Together, the Council and its 100+ member funders are working to make Connecticut stronger. Thanks for ...

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Guiding Principles and Effective Practices for Connecticut Grantmakers

... offers these Guiding Principles and Effective Practices to its members and other Connecticut funders to articulate a shared commitment to excellence and ... to serve as a guide for Connecticut funders as we pursue our missions . The Council recognizes that there are ...

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Sign on Form - Guiding Principles for Connecticut Grantmakers

... Principles for Connecticut Grantmakers ? Use this form to show that you subscribe to the eight principles, and send it to the CCP office. Your organization will be listed with funders who have already signed on. Sign on Form - Guiding ...

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Accountability Self-Assessment Tools for Staffed Private Foundations

... Self-Assessment Tool is a comprehensive resource to help unstaffed private foundations ensure that they are ... generally recommended good practices for being accountable to the public. Directions for the Accountability ... any of the topics and issues covered in the tool. The resources in the list are grouped by the same topics and ...

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Accountability Self-Assessment Tools for Unstaffed Private Foundations

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IRS Clarifies Rules for Grants to Organizations that Lobby

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12/2004

... activities. IRS Clarifies Rules for Grants to Organizations that Lobby ...

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Self Dealing: A Concise Guide for Foundation Board and Staff Guide

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01/2006

... common problem areas, exceptions, penalties, and resources. Self Dealing: A Concise Guide for Foundation Board ...

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What You Should Know Before Signing Your Oganization's Form 990-PF

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04/2004

... who sign the Form 990-PF. This resource helps top officers to understand the important safeguards they should undertake before signing the tax return. What You Should Know Before Signing Your Oganization's Form 990-PF ...