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AFP Global is asking all U.S. chapters to visit at least one member of Congress and/or their staff during the week of May 23 - 27 virtually or in-person. We encourage all chapters to have a government relations chair or other board member in place who can help lead this effort on the chapter level.
Learn the latest about the Charitable IRA Rollover/Legacy IRA Act, Universal Charitable Deduction, Accelerating Charitable Efforts (ACE) Act, and other public policy developments that may impact fundraising.
AFP is working hard to make the universal charitable deduction permanent and expand its application, including how much a taxpayer can deduct.
AFP is currently working to expand the Charitable IRA Rollover and create even more giving opportunities for donors by lobbying for the IRA Legacy Act.
A change in the postal rate setting system means major increases in postage rates unless charities and fundraisers act now. Learn more about what AFP is doing and how you can help by contacting your member of Congress!
AFP provides a number of lobbying and advocacy tools to help you effectuate positive change in the profession!
The Association of Fundraising Professionals Political Action Committee is a one-of-a-kind body, the only PAC dedicated to advancing ethical fundraising and philanthropy. The PAC supports candidates for federal office who in turn support giving, volunteering and fundraising.