Chronicle of Philanthropy Letter to Editor
On Sunday, July 11, 2010, the Chronicle of Philanthropy published a Letter to the Editor from Sue Santa, Senior Vice President for Public Policy at The Philanthropy Roundtable, in response to an opinion piece by Emmett Carson, President of the Silicon Valley Foundation. Carson was critical of the Florida legislation (SB 998) advanced by ACR and the Roundtable to protect philanthropic freedom.
Here’s an excerpt from Santa’s piece:
“We at The Philanthropy Roundtable agree with Emmett Carson that “government should not be in the business of deciding who sits on foundation boards or which nonprofit organizations receive grants based on demographics.” And this is precisely the intent of the new Florida law on philanthropic freedom—no more, no less.”
View both articles here:
- Letter to the Editor: Florida’s New Foundation Law Protects Donor Intent
- Opinion: Opinion: New Fla. Law Makes It Harder for Foundations to Live Up To Values
Adam Meyerson comments on the passge of recent ACR bill
In today’s Washington Examiner and San Franciso Exmainer, Adam Meyerson, president of the Philantrhopy Roundtable, provides commentary on the recent bill passed in Florida to protect philanthropic giving.
Here’s an excerpt:
“Americans are increasingly worried about government overreach into areas of the economy and society that would have seemed unimaginable just a few years ago. So it is refreshing to see that private-sector leaders in at least one important area—charitable giving—are starting to push back.
Earlier this month, the state of Florida passed a law that actually limits the ability of the state to interfere with its citizens’ private charitable giving. The new law guarantees charitable donors the freedom to give to the charities they care about and in the manner that they think will be most effective.
Overall private giving is likely to increase, to the benefit of all. It’s an encouraging example that other states may soon be following.”
Click here to read the full op-eds:
- Washington Examiner
- San Franciso Exminer
New bill protects philanthropic freedom and encourages charitable giving in the sunshine state
On May 27, 2010, Governor Charlie Crist of Florida signed into law Senate Bill 998 which protects Florida foundations and the charities they support. ACR, along with a coalition of key legislators, foundations, philanthropic associations and policy organizations, advanced this legislation as part of a state-based strategy to protect donor intent and philanthropic freedom.
Additional Resources
- Legislation: SB 998 text (see page 10, line 288)
- Summary of Legislation:
- Press Release: ACR announces bill passage (June 1, 2010)
- Policy Brief: Philanthropy’s Future in the Sunshine State, James Madison Institute (December 2009)
- Point of View: Assault on Philanthropy, James Madison Institute (December 2009)
- Model Legislation: Text of Model State legislation to protect philanthropic freedom
Press
- Summer 2010 President’s Note: Sunshine for Philanthropic Freedom, Philanthropy Magazine (Adam Meyerson)
- 7/11 Letter to the Editor: Florida’s New Foundation Law Protects Donor Intent, Chronicle of Philanthropy (Sue Santa)
——6/11 Opinion: New FL Law Makes It Harder for Foundations to Live Up to Values, Chronicle of Philanthropy (Emmett Carson)
- 6/14 Opinion: FL Law Stands up for Charity, Washington Examiner & San Francisco Examiner (Adam Meyerson)
- 6/4 Florida Protects Philanthropic Freedom, Philanthropy Daily
- 6/1 Fla. Adopts Legislation to Protect Foundations’ Autonomy, Chronicle of Philanthropy
- June New Florida law, Resolutions Promote & Protect State’s Philanthropy, Florida Philanthropic Network
ACR’s accomplishments for 2009
As 2010 begins, the Alliance for Charitable Reform takes a moment to reflect back upon a busy and productive 2009 and share new initiatives for the year ahead.
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ACR works with legislative organization to develop state legislation that encourages philanthropic creation and operation
In December of 2009, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) adopted model legislation based on an approved set of principles for philanthropic freedom. These principles are aimed at protecting foundations’ missions and donor intent. ALEC is a membership organization for state legislators that, among other things, provides their members with “model” legislation they can consider for their own states.
ACR has begun to work with state legislatures as they consider this model legislation. Download the full principles below.
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