Power In Policy (Paperback)

David Arons

ISBN 10: 0940069458 / ISBN 13: 9780940069459

Published by Turner Publishing Company, 2007

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Paperback. Powerful tools for achieving your philanthropic missionWhy should funders try to shape public policy? Simply put, its the only way to affect the laws that determine how people will be treated, what services will be provided, and what behaviors are acceptable. But what role should foundations play? Power in Policy, written primarily by foundation practitioners for foundations, is the first book that: Makes a strong case for why advocacy and civic participation are fundamental roles for foundations Shares insights, lessons, and perspectives from foundation leaders and legal and philanthropic experts on how to engage in and incorporate advocacy into philanthropyAnswers frequently asked questions including, How does my foundation assess various risks? How do we organizationally prepare for public policy work and develop advocacy strategies?Gives rich case stories of how private and community foundationsincluding large and small foundationsare meeting their missions through public policy and civic activityPresents clearly and concisely key principles and legal rulesProvides a toolkit for foundations to develop the capacity to engage in advocacy at their own speed and resource levelHow to get involvedFrom big picture concernslike the risks and rewards of advocacyto specifics such as legal rules, this guide shows what advocacy means in terms of work and outcomes and how foundations can develop and launch their own public policy activities. Power in Policy is a must-have for foundations who want to have a long-term impact on the communities and causes they care about. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Power In Policy (Paperback)
• Publisher: Turner Publishing Company
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0940069458
• ISBN 13: 9780940069459
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Powerful tools for achieving your philanthropic mission

Why should funders try to shape public policy? Simply put, it’s the only way to affect the laws that determine how people will be treated, what services will be provided, and what behaviors are acceptable. 

But what role should foundations play? Power in Policy, written primarily by foundation practitioners for foundations, is the first book that: 

• Makes a strong case for why advocacy and civic participation are fundamental roles for foundations 
  
• Shares insights, lessons, and perspectives from foundation leaders and legal and philanthropic experts on how to engage in and incorporate advocacy into philanthropy
  
• Answers frequently asked questions including, “How does my foundation assess various risks?” “How do we organizationally prepare for public policy work and develop advocacy strategies?”
  
• Gives rich case stories of how private and community foundations—including large and small foundations—are meeting their missions through public policy and civic activity
• Presents clearly and concisely key principles and legal rules
  
• Provides a toolkit for foundations to develop the capacity to engage in advocacy at their own speed and resource level
  

How to get involved

From big picture concerns—like the risks and rewards of advocacy—to specifics such as legal rules, this guide shows what advocacy means in terms of work and outcomes and how foundations can develop and launch their own public policy activities. 

Power in Policy is a must-have for foundations who want to have a long-term impact on the communities and causes they care about. 

About the Author

David F. Arons serves the nonprofit sector as an attorney, advocate, and volunteer. He was formerly codirector of the Center for Lobbying in the Public Interest (CLPI) in Washington, DC. While at CLPI, he led a national research project known as the Strengthening Nonprofit Advocacy Project to understand factors that influence nonprofits’ participation in public policymaking. David is also the coauthor of the book, A Voice for Nonprofits.