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Connecting Economic Security Policy and Grassroots Funders to Help Create Ecosystems of Change

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Learn more about our work to connect economic policy and grassroots organizing funders to help build ecosystems of change.

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SESSION RECAP: 2025 State Budget and Tax Outlook

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Public budgets and the revenue systems that support them are some of the most important policy instruments of our government. They reflect our values and priorities through decisions on how…

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SESSION RECAP: 2025 Federal Budget and Tax Outlook

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Public budgets and the revenue systems that support them are some of the most important policy instruments of our government. They reflect our values and priorities through decisions on how…

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Funder Q&A with Roger Perez, GitLab Foundation

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Learn more about how EOF members are addressing economic equity and opportunity, the work they are most proud of, and questions they have for funder colleagues.

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2025 Budget and Tax Briefing Resource List

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RESOURCE LIST See below a select list of resources shared by our speakers related to the 2025 Budget and Tax Briefing topics. Shaping the Narrative: Messaging Strategies for a Strong Public Sector…

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Mar102025
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2025 EITC Pooled Fund Awards

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The EITC Pooled Fund has made 2 awards to state organizations working to help build public support for state EITCs, CTCs, and other tax credits in 2025.

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Missouri Workers Center Named 2025 Law & Social Policy Legacy Award Recipient

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Learn more about the Missouri Workers Center’s work to organize low-wage workers across Missouri to fight racism and win economic justice.

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Feb62025
EOF 2024 Annual Report

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EOF Welcomes New Steering Committee Member in 2025

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EOF is pleased to announce Marcia Egbert, Program Director for Thriving Families and Social Justice at The George Gund Foundation has joined the EOF Steering Committee!

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Funder Q&A with Livia Lam, Ford Foundation

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Learn more about how EOF members are addressing economic equity and opportunity, the work they are most proud of, and questions they have for funder colleagues.

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Funder Q&A with Wafa Dinaro, New Economy Initiative

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Learn more about how EOF members are addressing economic equity and opportunity, the work they are most proud of, and questions they have for funder colleagues.

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Funder Q&A with Anna Shireen Wadia, Care for All with Respect and Equity (CARE) Fund

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Learn more about how EOF members are addressing economic equity and opportunity, the work they are most proud of, and questions they have for funder colleagues.

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2025 Budget and Tax Briefing — Know Before You Go

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Back to 2025 Budget and Tax Briefing Event Page Who is Eligible to Attend? The 2025 Budget and Tax Briefing is open to grantmakers who work for a qualifying philanthropy. Questions about…

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Funder Q&A with Stephanie Davison, The Kresge Foundation

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Learn more about how EOF members are addressing economic equity and opportunity, the work they are most proud of, and questions they have for funder colleagues.

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Funder Q&A with Eesha Bhave, Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies

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Learn more about how Eesha is addressing economic equity and opportunity, the work she is most proud of, and questions she’d like to engage funder colleagues in.

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Jun42024
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2024 EITC Pooled Fund Awards

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The EITC Pooled Fund has made 10 awards to state organizations working to help build public support for state EITCs, CTCs, and other tax credits in 2024.

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Funder Q&A with Chayenne Polimédio, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation

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Learn more about how Chayenne is addressing economic equity and opportunity, the work she is most proud of, and questions she’d like to engage funder colleagues in.

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EOF Qualifying Philanthropy Criteria

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To allow for candid discussions and open information sharing, many of our events and learning opportunities are reserved for grantmakers who work for a qualifying philanthropy. This includes staff from:…

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SESSION RECAP: 2024 State Budget and Tax Outlook

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Public budgets and the revenue systems that support them are some of the most important policy instruments of our government. They reflect our values and priorities through decisions on how…

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SESSION RECAP: Federal Budget and Tax Outlook & Preparing for the 2025 Tax Debates

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Public budgets and the revenue systems that support them are some of the most important policy instruments of our government. They reflect our values and priorities through decisions on how…

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Make the Road New Jersey Named 2024 Law & Social Policy Legacy Award Recipient

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Learn more about Make the Road New Jersey’s work to build the power of immigrant and working-class communities to achieve dignity and respect.

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2024 Budget and Tax Briefing Resource List

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See below a select list of resources shared by our speakers related to the 2024 Budget and Tax Briefing topics. Modernizing the IRS and Changing the Perception of Government POLLING: Free I.R.S.…

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Law & Social Policy Legacy Award Winners

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Law & Social Policy Legacy Award Winners The Law & Social Policy Legacy Award was launched in 2021 to recognize organizations defending and advocating for low-wage workers’ rights and to…

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Jan242024
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Read about our activities and accomplishments in our 2023 annual report.

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2024 Budget and Tax Briefing — Know Before You Go

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Back to the Event Page Agenda-At-A-Glance DINNER PROGRAM | March 18, 2024 Le Méridien Arlington, Adagio Room, 1121 19th St N, Arlington, VA 6:00 PM-8:30 PM Modernizing the IRS and…

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Dec132023
2023 Fall Funder Series: A vision for economic democracy.

Building Worker and Community Power for an Equitable Economy

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During this Q&A, a panel of experts share insights on innovative solutions being implemented across the country to counter decades of declining power and engagement among workers and citizens. 

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Dec42023
2023 Fall Funder Series: A vision for economic democracy.

Rightsizing Corporate Power for an Equitable Economy

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During this Q&A, a panel of experts discuss how consolidation in corporate power impacts our everyday lives and examine a range of promising interventions that can help foster a private sector that works in tandem with a thriving public sector to serve the public good.

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Nov142023
2023 Fall Funder Series: A vision for economic democracy.

The Role of Public Options in an Equitable Economy

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During this Q&A, a panel of experts shared their insights on efforts to expand and reframe how we define public options and ensure that those goods and services are community-owned and accountable.

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December 7 Funder Meeting – Know Before You Go

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Delivering for Workers and Communities: Philanthropy’s Efforts to Ensure Equitable Implementation of Federal InvestmentsDecember 7, 2023 I 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM Ford Foundation Center for Social Justice 320 East…

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Housing Insecurity is an Economics Problem

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ICYMI: The recording and blog post are now available for our recent webinar, Housing Insecurity is an Economics Problem: Connecting Economic and Housing Justice.

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Oct262023
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A Snapshot of the Care Narrative Change Landscape

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Read our new report and view a searchable table of organizations supporting narrative change strategies and tactics.

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Oct172023
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Historic State Tax Credits Wins Built on Long-term Investments

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The historic state tax credits wins in the last year were built on long-term investments by the EITC Pooled Fund and other philanthropic supporters. The gains are gratifying, but the work is not done.

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Sep252023
2023 Fall Funder Series: A vision for economic democracy.

Economic Democracy: A Framework for a More Equitable Future

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This brief aims to provide a shared understanding of the framework of economic democracy and act as a foundation for further conversation.

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Funder Q&A with Mardell Moffett, The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation

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Learn more about how Mardell is addressing economic equity and opportunity, the work she is most proud of, and questions she’d like to engage funder colleagues in.

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Funder Q&A with Marcela Montes, W. K. Kellogg Foundation

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Protected: Building Economic Security Infrastructure in Missouri

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EOF 2025 Budget and Tax Briefing Sponsorship Opportunities

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Back to 2025 Budget and Tax Briefing Event Page Sponsor the EOF 2025 Budget and Tax Briefing March 24-25, 2025 | Arlington, VA How will budget and tax issues impact…

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ICYMI: 2023 Budget and Tax Briefing

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View session recaps and recordings from the EOF 2023 Budget and Tax Briefing.

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SESSION RECAP: Working Together to Shape Upcoming Budget and Tax Debates

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Public budgets are moral documents that reflect our values and priorities through decisions on how to tax residents and businesses and spend these collective resources. These decisions impact what families…

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SESSION RECAP: State Budget and Tax Outlook

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Public budgets are moral documents that reflect our values and priorities through decisions on how to tax residents and businesses and spend these collective resources. These decisions impact what families…

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SESSION RECAP: Federal Budget and Tax Outlook

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Public budgets are moral documents that reflect our values and priorities through decisions on how to tax residents and businesses and spend these collective resources. These decisions impact what families…

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SESSION RECAP: Making the Case for Government and Taxes

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Public budgets are moral documents that reflect our values and priorities through decisions on how to tax residents and businesses and spend these collective resources. These decisions impact what families…

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Apr12023
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2023 EITC Pooled Fund Awards

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The EITC Pooled Fund has made five campaign awards in 2023 to state organizations working to help build public support for state EITCs, CTCs, and other tax credits.

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2023 Budget and Tax Briefing — Know Before You Go

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Meeting Location This meeting will be held at Convene, 1201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22209. Entrance in between Lynn Street and Moore Street. Nearest Metro Station: The Rosslyn Metro Station…

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Mar282023
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EITC Pooled Fund 2022 Year-In-Review

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This year-end report provides an overview of the EITC Pooled Fund awards and lessons learned in 2022.

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Funder Q&A with Josh Protas, MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger

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Learn more about how Josh is addressing economic equity and opportunity, the work he is most proud of, and questions he’d like to engage funder colleagues in.

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Jan202023
Economic Opportunity Funders 2022 Annual Report

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Read about our activities and accomplishments in our 2022 annual report.

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ICYMI: 2022 Post-Election Briefing

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View the meeting materials and plenary session recaps from our recent funder briefing on the 2022 elections.

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Funder Q&A with Asma Day, Blue Shield of California Foundation

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Learn more about how Asma is addressing economic equity and opportunity, the work she is most proud of, and questions she’d like to engage funder colleagues in.

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2022 State EITC Policy Development Fund Awards

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The EITC Pooled Fund has renewed awards to state organizations in Florida, Idaho, and Pennsylvania to build support for new state EITCs.

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Funder Q&A with Ianna Kachoris, The Chicago Community Trust

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Learn more about how Ianna is addressing economic equity and opportunity, the work she is most proud of, and questions she’d like to engage funder colleagues in.

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Funder Q&A with Tamara Draut, Wellspring Philanthropic Fund

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Learn more about how Tamara is addressing economic equity and opportunity, the work she is most proud of, and questions she’d like to engage funder colleagues in.

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Protecting and Advancing a Policy Agenda for Low Income Families, Workers, and Communities

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Culture Wars, Political Polarization, and the 2022 Midterms: Implications for Building an Economy that Works for All Protecting and Advancing a Policy Agenda for Low Income Families, Workers, and Communities…

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2022 Post-Election Planning Funder Strategy Room

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Join us this fall for deep learning and conversation through the 2022 Post-Election Planning Funder Strategy Room.

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New EOF Member Q&A with Michael Cassidy, The Annie E. Casey Foundation

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2022 State EITC Rapid Response Fund Awards

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The EITC Pooled Fund has made four awards in 2022 to state organizations working to help build public support for state EITCs, CTCs and other tax credits. NEW Michigan League…

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Celebrating 10 Years of the EITC Pooled Fund

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Learn more about the work of the EITC Pooled Fund over the last decade through our 10-Year video, summary, and timeline.

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2022 Federal EITC Campaign Fund Awards

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The Federal EITC Campaign Fund has made a new award to Humanity Forward to support efforts to educate stakeholders and build public support for the Child Tax Credit.

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Apr72022
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EITC Pooled Fund 2021 Year-in-Review

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This year-end report provides an overview of the EITC Pooled Fund awards and lessons learned in 2021.

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Northwest Workers’ Justice Project Named 2022 Law & Social Policy Legacy Award Recipient

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Northwest Workers’ Justice Project (NWJP) Receives Economic Opportunity Funders’ 2022 Law & Social Policy Legacy Award. NWJP is being recognized for championing Oregon’s low-wage, immigrant, and contingent community by providing…

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EITC Pooled Fund makes new awards in CO, DC, GA

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The EITC Pooled Fund has made three new Rapid Response Fund awards to state organizations working to help build public support for state EITCs, CTCs and other tax credits. Colorado…

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What’s in Store for 2023 2023 Budget and Tax Briefing: EOF hosts an annual Budget and Tax Briefing to provide funders and philanthropic advisors with a unique opportunity to learn…

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Jan132022
Economic Opportunity Funders 2021 Annual Report

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Read about our activities and accomplishments in our 2021 annual report.

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Jan32022
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EITC Pooled Fund makes new awards in HI, MD, ME, NC, and WA

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The EITC Pooled Fund has made five new awards to national organizations working to help build public support for state EITCs in 2022 and 2023.

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Funder Q&A With Monica Hobbs Vinluan, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

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Learn more about how EOF members are addressing economic equity and opportunity, the work they are most proud of and questions they’d like to engage their funder colleagues in.

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Funder Q&A with Ria Pugeda, if, A Foundation for Radical Possibility

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Learn more about how EOF members are addressing economic equity and opportunity, the work they are most proud of and questions they’d like to engage their funder colleagues in.

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Member Q&A with Mekaelia Davis, Surdna Foundation

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New 2021 EITC Pooled Fund Awards

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The EITC Pooled Fund has awarded $760,000 is new awards to help build public support for the federal and state EITC, CTC, and other tax credits.

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Jun152021
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Why Care About Care?

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View our funder brief, webinar and video designed to help deepen the understanding of the intersectional and intergenerational issues related to the care economy.

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Jun72021
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EITC Pooled Fund Awardees Create State EITC in MO and Restore Refundability in OK

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Decades of advocacy has culminated in the creation of a state EITC in MO. By restoring refundability, Oklahoma taxpayers will receive the full credit, regardless of whether it exceeds the amount of personal state income taxes they owe.

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Funder Q&A with Nomzana Augustin, WES Mariam Assefa Fund

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Nomzana Augustin, Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships Manager, World Education Services (WES) Mariam Assefa Fund  “In our work to improve economic opportunity for immigrants and refugees, a bigger barrier is long-term…

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EOF Event Eligibility

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EOF programs are open to EOF members; staff and trustees of grantmaking foundations; philanthropic advisors; and staff from philanthropic support organizations. Grantmaking must be the primary function of your organization…

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Centro de los Derechos del Migrante, Inc. (CDM) receives EOF’s first-ever Law & Social Policy Legacy Award

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Centro de los Derechos del Migrante, Inc. (CDM) has received the Economic Opportunity Funders’ first-ever Law & Social Policy Legacy Award, which recognizes an organization defending and advocating for low-wage…

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ICYMI: 2021 Budget and Tax Briefing Recap and Recordings

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Public budgets are one of the most important policy instruments of our government. EOF hosts an Annual Budget and Tax Briefing to provide funders and philanthropic advisors with a unique…

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Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center receives State EITC Rapid Response Fund award

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The State EITC Rapid Response Fund (RRF) has awarded the Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center $30,000 to supports efforts to expand the state EITC to ITIN holders.  This is the seventh RRF award made in 2021. 

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Apr202021
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EITC Pooled Fund Awardees Expand State EITCs in NM and WA

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Washington State finally funded its Working Families Tax Credit, providings larger rebates to families and is inclusive of immigrants who file taxes with an ITIN. New Mexico expansions include increasing the credit and extending it to ITIN filers and people without children in the home aged 18-24.

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Mar232021
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State EITC Rapid Response and Campaign Fund 2020 Year-in-Review

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This year-end report provides an overview of state EITC rapid response and campaign awards in 2020.

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EITC Pooled Fund makes new award to Center for Rural Strategies

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The Center for Rural Strategies has received a $100,000 award to convene, catalyze and amplify diverse rural voices to help build public support for the federal EITC and make the recent EITC expansions permanent.

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EITC Rapid Response Fund make awards in six states in February 2021

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The EITC Pooled has awarded rapid response funds to six states (GA, LA, NM, OK, OR, WA) in February 2021.

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Funder Q&A with Omar Woodard, GreenLight Fund

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Read our latest member Q&A with Omar Woodard, GreenLight Fund.

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A Rejection of the Attacks on Our Democracy

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As a society, we cannot achieve economic equity and opportunity without a strong, vibrant and inclusive democracy. See how philanthropy is speaking out against attacks to our democracy.

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Jan142021
Economic Opportunity Funders 2020 Annual Report

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New Program Participation Data Dashboard on EITC, SNAP, Medicaid and CHIP and more!

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With support from the EITC Pooled Fund, a new tool is available to better understand the reach and impact of key programs supporting families with low-incomes in local communities across the US.

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EITC Campaign Fund Awards $740,000 to Six States in 2021

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CO, MT, NM, NC, OK, VA receive EITC Campaign Fund awards to promote, protect and expand state EITCs during the upcoming legislative season.

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Idaho Receives State EITC Policy Development Fund Award

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Idaho receives two-year State EITC Policy Development Fund award.

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EOF Post-Election Scenario Planning

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Read a summary of the September 2020 EOF post-election scenario planning workshop.

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EITC Policy Development Fund – Second Cohort Impact Summary

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Established in 2015, the EITC Policy Development Fund was developed to provide multi-year support to state-based policy groups laying the groundwork to develop or improve state EITCs. This second cohort…

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EITC Pooled Fund Awardee Expands EITC to Younger Workers (June 2020)

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New Jersey expanded their state EITC to younger workers (June 2020).

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Funder Q&A with Tracy Williams, Omidyar Network

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The seventh in our Member Q&A series, we are highlighting the work of EOF member, Tracy Williams, Director, Reimagining Capitalism, Omidyar Network.

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State EITC Policy Development Fund Invests in Florida and Pennsylvania

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Two multi-year policy development awards have been made to Florida and Pennsylvania to support efforts to establish inclusive state EITCs.

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Funder Q&A with Jidan Terry-Koon, San Francisco Foundation

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  Jidan Terry-Koon, former Director, People, San Francisco Foundation (SFF) “Building worker power to balance corporate power and the aggregation of wealth has long been an underpinning of our work,…

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Aug182020
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EITC Pooled Fund Awardees Expand State EITCs to ITIN Filers

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California and Colorado have expanded their state Earned Income Tax Credits (EITCs) to ITIN filers.

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Law & Social Policy Legacy Award – Frequently Asked Questions

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSWhat is the Law & Social Policy Legacy Award? Established in 2020, the Law & Social Policy Legacy Award recognizes organizations defending and advocating for low-wage workers’ rights…

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EITC Pooled Funds Makes Two Federal EITC Campaign Awards

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The EITC Pooled Fund has awarded $150,000 in Federal EITC Campaign funds.

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We Stand in Solidarity with the Call for Racial Justice

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As a philanthropic network whose mission is to advance economic equity and opportunity, we stand in solidarity with those calling for justice for George Floyd and for the systemic reforms necessary to end structural racism.

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EOF Network COVID-19 Emergency Response and Planning Survey Results

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EOF invited members to complete a brief survey to help target the information we share, make connections between EOF members, and inform programming.

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Funder Q&A with Padmini Parthasarathy, Walter & Elise Haas Fund

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  Padmini Parthasarathy, former Senior Program Officer, Economic Security, Walter & Elise Haas Fund “Addressing economic security in the Bay Area is a critical part of helping people thrive, of…

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See below a list of resources (e.g., reports, websites, blog entries, videos, etc.) and events related to promoting an equitable response to and recovery from the economic consequences of COVID-19…

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Funder Q&A with Caitlin Hamood, Stoneman Family Foundations

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Caitlin Hamood, former Program Officer, Stoneman Family Foundations “Without equitably-raised adequate revenues we cannot have a functional and thriving society. This really touches all other issues we care about as…

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Mar202020
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State EITC Campaign Fund 2019 Year-in-Review

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Read about work accomplished and lessons learned in the 2019 EITC Campaign Fund Year-in-Review report!

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Mar202020
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State EITC Rapid Response Fund 2019 Year-in-Review

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Read about work accomplished and lessons learned in the 2019 EITC Rapid Response Fund Year-in-Review report!

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Philanthropy’s Response to the Coronavirus Outbreak

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As concern about the spread of the coronavirus/COVID-19 grows, philanthropy is determining how best to mobilize to support a coordinated response among funders. Learn more about philanthropic response efforts currently underway.

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Catch Up on EOF 2020 Budget and Tax Briefing

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In case you missed it, all meeting materials from the EOF 2020 Budget and Tax Briefing are on the EOF web site here. 

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2020 Budget and Tax Briefing Resource List

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See below a list of related resources to help acquaint you with the issues related the meeting. Federal Budget and Tax Outlook Trump 2021 Budget Roundup, Center on Budget and…

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EITC Campaign Fund Awards $595,000 to Eight States in 2020

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The EITC Campaign Fund has awarded $595,000 to organizations in eight states to help create, defend, expand, or modernize state EITCs during the upcoming legislative season in 2020.

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Jan142020
Economic Opportunity Funders 2019 Annual Report

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Read about our activities and accomplishments in our 2019 annual report.

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Equity and the Future of Work video Recordings Now Available

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EOF Equity and the Future of Work video recordings now on the EOF website!

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EITC Policy Development Fund Awards Planning Grants to ID, FL and PA

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The EITC Policy Development Fund (EITC PDF) provides multi-year support to state-based policy groups laying the groundwork to develop or improve state EITCs. Policy, advocacy and grassroots organizations in Florida,…

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Funder Q&A with Pierre Joseph, Solidago Foundation

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The third in our Member Q&A series, we are highlighting new EOF member Pierre Joseph, Program Officer, Solidago Foundation.   Pierre Joseph, former Program Officer, Solidago Foundation  “We believe that…

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FCCP 2020 Election Series

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Starting this Fall and running through 2020, FCCP and our affinity group partners will host a series of webinars to help funders unpack the key issues at play in the elections.

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EITC Policy Development Fund Continues Investments in Arkansas and Virginia

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In August 2019, Arkansas and Virginia received one year of renewal funding to continue efforts to build support for a refundable state EITC.

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EITC Policy Development Fund – First Cohort Impact Summary

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Established in 2015, the EITC Policy Development Fund was developed to provide multi-year support to state-based policy groups laying the groundwork to develop or improve state EITCs. This first cohort impact summary provides an overview of awards in Georgia, Mississippi and West Virginia and offers lessons learned.

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Employment, Paid Leave and Portable Benefits: Meeting the Needs of Non-Standard Workers in the New Economy

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Webinar recording, ppts and related resources now available!

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Member Q&A with Nicky Goren, Eugene and Agnes E. Meyer Foundation

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The second in our Member Q&A series, we are highlighting long-time member and leader within the EOF network, Nicky Goren, President and CEO of the Eugene and Agnes E. Meyer Foundation.

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New Jersey Policy Perspective Receives EITC Campaign Fund Award in April 2019

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In the latest round of Campaign Fund allocations, the EITC Pooled Fund provides support to the New Jersey Policy Perspective.

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Funder Q&A with Marcia Egbert, George Gund Foundation

EOF Member QA Series

To kick off our new Member Q&A series, we are highlighting long-time member and leader within the EOF network, Marcia Egbert, Senior Program Officer for Human Services at the George Gund Foundation.

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EOF Launches Two New Working Groups in 2019

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Two new working groups launched in 2019 to facilitate information sharing and learning on the transformation of work, workers and worker supports and equity, tax policy and community engagement.

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EITC Pooled Fund Awards 8 Rapid Response Fund Allocations in March 2019

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In March 2019, the EITC Pooled Fund made Rapid Response Fund awards in California, Hawaii, New York, Maine, Rhode Island, Utah, Wisconsin, and Washington.

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EOF Mapping Tool Just Updated!

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EOF has developed an online mapping tool to help illustrate to funders where investments are being made in policy, advocacy and communications work in the states, and to help foster connections across…

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Three New Campaign Fund Awards in early 2019

EITC Campaign Fund

In early 2019, the EITC Pooled Fund awarded three, new $50,000 campaign fund awards. Allocations were made to efforts in: Georgia — Georgia Budget and Policy Institute seeks to raise awareness…

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Missouri Budget Project and New Mexico Voices for Children Awarded EITC Rapid Response Funds

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New EITC Rapid Response Fund awards to Missouri Budget Project and New Mexico Voices for Children in January 2019.

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Jan92019
Economic Opportunity Funders 2018 Annual Report

EOF 2018 Annual Report

EOF Publications

Read about our 2018 activities and accomplishments in our annual report.

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Dec202018
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State EITC Campaign Fund 2018 Year-in-Review

EITC Campaign Fund, EITC CF What's New, EOF Publications

2018 EITC Campaign Fund annual summary and lessons learned.

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Dec202018
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EITC Rapid Response Fund 2018 Year-in-Review

EITC Rapid Response Fund, EITC RRF What's New, EOF Publications

Read about work accomplished and lessons learned in the 2018 EITC Rapid Response Fund Year-in-Review report!

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2018 Post-Election Briefing: Philanthropy at the Crossroads

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2018 Post-Election Briefing: Philanthropy at the Crossroads Cosponsored Meeting | November 27, 2018 | Washington, DC View all meeting materials, ppts presentations, handouts and additional resources here. The mid-term election results…

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Creating Impact in the South: The EITC Policy Development Fund

EITC PDF What's New

This webinar provided an opportunity to learn about the EITC Policy Development Fund, hear lessons learned from funders and awardees about how their efforts to expand access to state EITCs has transformed their ability to engage new allies in the effort to reduce poverty, and talk together about ways to apply these learnings to other topical areas or efforts in additional Southern states.

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Oregon Center for Public Policy Receives 2018-2019 Campaign Fund Award

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In the latest round of Campaign Fund allocations, the EITC Pooled Fund provides support to the Oregon Center for Public Policy.

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New EITC Data Interactive

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EITC Pooled Fund supports new EITC Data Interactive.

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2018 Post-Election Briefing Agenda

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2018 Post-Election Briefing for Grantmakers: Philanthropy at the Crossroads November 27, 2018 | 8:30-5:30pm FHI 360, Academy Hall, 1825 Connecticut Avenue, NW, 8th Floor, Washington, DC  AGENDA   8:30am Breakfast…

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FCI Briefing Series: Census 2020 Messaging Testing Results

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The Funders Census Initiative is pleased to present a series of briefings on census messaging results in partnership with the Democracy Funders Collaborative Census Subgroup.

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Nov132018
Economic Opportunity Funders 2017 Annual Report

2017 Annual Report

EOF Publications

Read about our 2017 activities and accomplishments in our annual report and executive summary.

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GCIR Monthly Immigration Policy Calls

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EOF has joined together with the Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees (GCIR) and other partner affinity group partners to co-sponsor GCIR‘s monthly immigration policy calls. Held on the third Thursday of most months, these calls provide the…

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EITC Rapid Response Fund Awards in 2018

EITC Rapid Response Fund

In 2018, the EITC Rapid Response Fund awarded contracts to groups in Maine, Massachusetts, Montana and Utah.

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2017-2018 EITC Campaign Fund Awards

EITC Campaign Fund

In the fall of 2017, the EITC Campaign Fund awarded state contracts to organizations in three states to help educate opinion leaders and the public about the importance of strong state EITCs.  State efforts include Missouri, Oklahoma, and Washington.

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Ford Foundation U.S. State Strategy and Scenarios Maps (April 2017)

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The Ford Foundation commissioned Manuel Pastor to develop a set of U.S. State strategy and scenario maps for addressing inequality and building power in the states.

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14th Annual Briefing and Strategy Discussion for Grantmakers Resources

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Back to Event Page Philanthropy’s Response to Our Nation’s High Stakes Budget and Tax Debates: 14th Annual Briefing and Strategy Discussion for Grantmakers March 1, 2017 | Washington, DC RELATED RESOURCES…

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15th Annual Budget and Tax Briefing – Resources

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Back to Event Page 15th Annual Budget and Tax Briefing: Navigating the Challenges Ahead Together March 22, 2018 | Washington, DC RELATED RESOURCES See below a list of related resources…

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EITC Policy Development Fund Invests in Arkansas and Virginia

EITC Policy Development Fund

In fall 2017, the EITC Policy Development Fund (PDF), made a multi-year commitment to help groups in Arkansas and Virginia to build awareness of establishing refundable, state EITCs

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EITC Rapid Response Fund 2017 Year-in-Review

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Read about work accomplished and lessons learned in the 2017 EITC Rapid Response Fund Year-in-Review report!

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14th Annual Briefing and Strategy Discussion for Grantmakers Participants

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Back to Event Page Philanthropy’s Response to Our Nation’s High Stakes Budget and Tax Debates: 14th Annual Briefing and Strategy Discussion for Grantmakers March 1, 2017 | Washington, DC PARTICIPANTS  …

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Philanthropy, Racial Equity and Fiscal Policy – Speaker Bios

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Back to Event Page Philanthropy, Racial Equity and Fiscal Policy  October 10, 2017 | Washington, DC SPEAKER BIOS Ana Maria Archila, Co-Executive Director, Center for Popular Democracy Email: [email protected] | Web:…

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Philanthropy, Racial Equity and Fiscal Policy – Resources

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Back to Event Page Philanthropy, Racial Equity and Fiscal Policy  October 10, 2017 | Washington, DC RELATED RESOURCES See below a list of related resources to help acquaint you with the…

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Philanthropy, Racial Equity and Fiscal Policy – Participants

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Back to Event Page Philanthropy, Racial Equity and Fiscal Policy  October 10, 2017 | Washington, DC PARTICIPANTS Gabriela Alcalde Managing Director for Equity and Health, Richmond Memorial Health Foundation Richmond, Virginia…

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Philanthropy, Racial Equity and Fiscal Policy – Agenda

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Back to Event Page Philanthropy, Racial Equity and Fiscal Policy  October 10, 2017 | Washington, DC AGENDA Goals: Gain a deeper understanding of why none of us can achieve our missions…

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15th Annual Budget and Tax Briefing Participants

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Back to Event Page 15th Annual Budget and Tax Briefing: Navigating the Challenges Ahead Together March 22, 2018 | Washington, DC PARTICIPANTS  Sandra McAlister Ambrozy, The Kresge Foundation Amanda Andere,…

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15th Annual Budget and Tax Briefing Speaker Bios

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Back to Event Page 15th Annual Budget and Tax Briefing: Navigating the Challenges Ahead Together March 22, 2018 | Washington, DC SPEAKER BIOS Sandra McAlister Ambrozy, Senior Fellow, The Kresge…

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15th Annual Budget and Tax Briefing Agenda

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Back to Event Page 15th Annual Budget and Tax Briefing: Navigating the Challenges Ahead Together March 22, 2018 | Washington, DC AGENDA   9:00am Breakfast 10:00am Welcome and Introductions Sandra…

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14th Annual Briefing and Strategy Discussion for Grantmakers Speaker Bios

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Back to Event Page Philanthropy’s Response to Our Nation’s High Stakes Budget and Tax Debates: 14th Annual Briefing and Strategy Discussion for Grantmakers March 1, 2017 | Washington, DC SPEAKER BIOS…

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14th Annual Briefing and Strategy Discussion for Grantmakers Agenda

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Back to Event Page Philanthropy’s Response to Our Nation’s High Stakes Budget and Tax Debates: 14th Annual Briefing and Strategy Discussion for Grantmakers March 1, 2017 | Washington, DC AGENDA  …

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2016 Post-Election Briefing: Politics, Policy and Philanthropy Agenda

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Back to Event Page 2016 Post-Election Briefing: Politics, Policy and Philanthropy November 16-17, 2016 | Washington, DC AGENDA November 16, 2016 8:30am Breakfast 9:00am Welcome and Introductions Elections mark new beginnings,…

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2016 Post-Election Briefing: Politics, Policy and Philanthropy Reading List

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2016 Post-Election Briefing: Politics, Policy and Philanthropy November 16-17, 2016 | Washington, DC READING LIST Below, you’ll find a brief reading list to help acquaint you with the issues that our…

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Aug222018
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What Can Philanthropy Do? Coming Together for Children in Immigrant Families in a Changing Policy Landscape

EOF Publications

GCIR, EOF, and ECFC developed this series of recommendations for ways funders can address the specific and unique challenges faced by immigrant families. Suggested strategies include capacity building, policy advocacy, narrative and strategic communications, and research.

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2016 Post-Election Briefing: Politics, Policy and Philanthropy – Participants

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Back to Event Page 2016 Post-Election Briefing: Politics, Policy and Philanthropy November 16-17, 2016 | Washington, DC PARTICIPANTS Sandra Ambrozy Senior Program Officer The Kresge Foundation 3215 West Big Beaver Road…

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State EITC Rapid Response Fund Evaluation Outcomes and Lessons Learned

EITC Rapid Response Fund

The EITC Rapid Response Fund (EITC RRF) is one of three funds administered by EOF and the EITC Funders Network in partnership with the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities…

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EITC Policy Development Fund Evaluation

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The EITC Policy Development Fund (EITC PDF) is one of three funds administered by EOF and the EITC Funders Network in partnership with the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities…

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Geographic Mapping Tools

Mapping, Mapping Members

View a sampling of some additional online mapping tools, recommended by our members as useful resources.

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Geographic Mapping Tool – National Initiatives

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View a list of the 44 national networks represented on the EOF mapping tool.

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EITC Rapid Response Fund Evaluation

EITC Rapid Response Fund, EITC RRF Eval

The EITC Rapid Response Fund (EITC RRF) is one of three funds administered by EOF and the EITC Funders Network in partnership with the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities…

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2018 First Monday + Election Series Webinars

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EOF (formerly known as GIST) joined together with the Funders’ Committee for Civic Participation and other affinity group partners to cosponsor a series of webinars to discuss key issues facing…

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