 | PUBLIC POLICYPANO is a statewide leader on public policy issues that broadly impact Pennsylvania´s charitable sector. We monitor changes in Federal and State legislation and regulations that impact the sector. PANO typically engages issues of: Tax exempt status Charitable giving legislation Unfair competition How charities are governed Case by case on other bills that might have a material effect on charities in a global way PANO will consider issues on charitable governance (transparency & accountability), advocacy (and lobbying), charitable tax exemptions (property tax, sales tax, income tax), volunteerism, and fundraising (and funding. PANO will not engage in niche issues related to the sector that would distract PANO from its core focus. PANO shares public policy information with members public policy updates, Keynotes, and “Action Alerts” when immediate action is needed. PANO offers public policy training, workshops and webinars on advocacy, lobbying, lobbying disclosure, and pending legislation, as well as legislative briefings and town hall meetings. Specialized training is available upon request. Other PANO initiatives include the Pennsylvania Nonprofit Caucus. By sharing new laws, regulations, initiatives, and research with charities, PANO connects charities to government, to the general public and to the entire community benefit sector. In a word, public policy is leadership and it is PANO´s intention to be the leader on global sector issues. |