Public Policy

Public Policy & Advocacy
     What’s philanthropy got to do with it?

Philanthropy intersects with public policy where:

• laws and regulations affect the practice of philanthropy
• broad issues impacting our region touch upon assumptions about philanthropy’s limits and potential
• funders’ resources and their grantees’ expertise combine to advocate for systems change, funding and other policy.

Philanthropy Northwest supports its members and the philanthropic community in the pursuit of effective advocacy. Our goal is to inspire you with information, news and ideas to help you determine your own level of engagement in public policy & advocacy.

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