Public Policy

Accountability Self-Assessment Tools for Unstaffed Private Foundations

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.

Talk to Candidates & Elected Officials Toolkit
A campaign to educate candidates and elected officials about philanthropy, this toolkit includes suggested talking points, a template for quick facts and a story about your foundation, and a leave behind candidate card.
FAQs: Lobbying and Advocacy Issues
Peter Lewandowski, 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.

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