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Philanthropy Roundtable




  Non-profit Type 501(c)(3)
  Founded Date Late-1970s, gained independent status in 1991
  Founder William Simon , Irving Kristol
  Location Washington, DC
  Origins Formerly project of Institute For Educational Affairs
  Key People Adam Meyerson, Daniel S Peters, Heather Higgins
  Area Served United States
  Focus philanthropic strategy and analysis, education, conservation, national security
  Method publishing, conferences
  Revenue US$5,872,863 in 2006
  Non-profit Slogan ''Strengthening our free society''
  Homepage philanthropyroundtableorg


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LEADERSHIP

Kimberly Dennis, who currently serves as secretary of the board of directors, was the organization's first executive director. She served as executive director from 1991 through 1996. John P. Walters assumed administrative leadership of the organization in the newly defined role of president the following year when the organization moved its headquarters to Washington, D.C. Walters remained in that position until resigning in October 2001 in order to accept an appointment by George W. Bush to the Cabinet -level position of Director of the Office Of National Drug Control Policy ."John P. Walters." ''whitehouse.gov''. {Link without Title}

The current president of the Roundtable, Adam Meyerson, has held that position since Walters's departure in 2001. Before Meyerson's move to Philanthropy Roundtable, he was the Heritage Foundation 's vice president for educational affairs. Prior to entering the non-profit sector, he worked in various writing and editorial capacities for the '' Wall Street Journal '' and '' American Spectator ''.


PROJECTS

Since 2003, Philanthropy Roundtable has organized issue-specific "breakthrough groups" designed to "help philanthropists connect with like-minded peers in their field of interest to share ideas, leverage resources, and strategically collaborate to create significant change. Each group holds separate regional meetings and offers customized resources, including publications and seminars.""Breakthrough Groups." Philanthropy Roundtable. ''philanthropyroundtable.org''. 2006. {Link without Title} Groups have been formed to develop philanthropic strategies for addressing K-12 Education , Conservation , National Security , and Higher Education .


Publishing


Philanthropy Roundtable publishes a series of more than a dozen guidebooks offering suggested strategies for many philanthropic niches. Such books published by the organization include ''Soaring High: New Strategies for Environmental Giving'',"PERC Board." Property And Environment Research Center . ''perc.org''. ''Jump-starting the Charter School Movement: A Donor's Guide'', and ''Reviving Marriage in America: Strategies for Donors'', all of which are available in electronic and print format."Guidebooks." Philanthropy Roundtable. ''philanthropyroundtable.org''. 2006. [http://www.philanthropyroundtable.org/content.asp?contentid=568

The Roundtable also publishes a Bi-monthly magazine, ''Philanthropy'', that includes coverage of past and ongoing philanthropic efforts and strategies, as well as news stories and commentary relevant to readers who are active in the non-profit sector."About Us." Philanthropy Roundtable. ''philanthropyroundtable.org''. 2006. {Link without Title}


Alliance For Charitable Reform

In January 2005, Philanthropy Roundtable created the Alliance For Charitable Reform (ACR) in response to pending legislation that would have created new statutory regulations and restrictions on the non-profit sector."Issues: Alliance For Charitable Reform." Philanthropy Roundtable. ''philanthropyroundtable.org''. 2006. The ACR website describes its formation "as an emergency self-defense initiative to respond to legislative proposals on Capitol Hill, some of which could adversely affect private foundations and the charities they support." The Alliance opposes legislation that would create accreditation requirements for grant-making foundations or that would institute more frequent tax-exempt status checks. It also opposes restrictions on the autonomous operation of family foundations by family members."About The Alliance For Charitable Reform." Alliance For Charitable Reform. ''acreform.org''. 2007. [http://www.acreform.com/who/about.html

In a letter published in '' The Hill '', ACR co-founders Dan Peters and Heather Higgins responded to discussion of legislative regulatory proposals, saying that, " ACR believes that every dollar of tax increases on foundations is to the federal government rather than a dollar to charities, and the ACR is troubled by that notion.... We cannot adopt a one-size-fits-all solution that disadvantages smaller organizations. We must do everything possible to encourage philanthropy and not create barriers to charitable giving."Peters, Dan and Heather Higgins. "Letter: Don't Erect Barriers to Charity." ''The Hill''. 24 May 2006. [http://thehill.com/letters/dont-erect-barriers-to-charity-2006-05-24.html


BOARD OF DIRECTORS



STAFF

Senior Philanthropy Roundtable staff members include:
  • Adam Meyerson, President

  • Shannon Toronto, Chief Operating Officer

  • Kirk E. Oberfeld, Vice President for Research and Communications

  • Michael Leaser, Managing Editor, ''Philanthropy''"Staff." Philanthropy Roundtable. ''philanthropyroundtable.org''. 2006. {Link without Title}



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