RMHF works explicitly to foster an equitable and healthy Richmond region through grant making, research, convenings, and impact investing. Mark Constantine President & CEO 1. As a health funder, why is Richmond Memorial Health interested in tax credits? How does it advance your mission? This work has been…
In this webinar funders and field partners discussed the importance of the American Rescue Plan Act on the field, strategies related implementation and approaches to advocacy in order to maximize its impact. Panelists: David Newville, Code for America, Tim Flacke, Commonwealth, Ianna Kachoris, Senior Director, Policy & Advocacy, Chicago Community Trust & Deborah Schachter,…
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The Annie E. Casey Foundation (AECF®) is devoted to developing a brighter future for millions of children at risk of poor educational, economic, social and health outcomes. Leslie Moore Senior Policy Associate The Annie E. Casey Foundation has been a leader in the field for many years. They are…
Samantha Waxman and Deborah Swerdlow, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, shared more about the opportunities and challenges ahead at the federal and state levels. We also had an opportunity to discuss implications for philanthropy. Watch the Recording
Predatory Practices are… any practices or services that benefits a business or other entity at the expense of a poor or less powerful person. Predatory Practices often take advantage of poor people and perpetuate cycles of poverty. Common Predatory Practices High tax preparation fees No access to free or low cost…
Click on the link below to view a copy of our 2020 Annual Report. EITC Funders Network 2020 Year in Review_FINAL
The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) is a research and policy institute that informs and shapes federal and state policies to reduce poverty, promote equity, and build opportunity. Robert Greenstein President We are thrilled that Bob Greenstein has agreed to be our Interview with a Funder featured…
What do Taxes have to do with Equity? Connecting Policy and Grassroots Strategies to Advance Race, Gender and Immigrant Equity through Tax Policy Tuesday, October 20, 2020 ** 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm ET a virtual funder convening In a time when our communities are grappling with the multiple challenges of the pandemic, economic insecurity,…
A Conversation with Rosemary Veniegas, Senior Program Officer, Health; Rosie Arroyo, Senior Program Officer, Immigration; and Ellah Ronen, Senior Program Officer, LA n Sync of the California Community Foundation. Tell us about the EITC-related work you are currently supporting, and the path that led you to invest in this work? The California Community Foundation made…