Public Policy Committee

PANO's primary focus is on generic nonprofit issues.  PANO monitors and advises members on state legislation, legislative proposals, regulations, relevant judicial decisions, departmental guidelines and procedures relevant to the nonprofit sector.

Please notify PANO if you would like to become an ad hoc member of the PANO Public Policy Committee and/or added to the e-mail list for public policy announcements. We are pleased to announce a close working relationship with Tony Ross at the United Way of Pennsylvania on public policy issues. We also work closely with Independent Sector, OMB Watch, and NCNA in Washington, D.C. and the Union Institute, GPNP and other state and national nonprofit groups to develop coordinated strategies at the state and federal level.

PANO conducts research and education programs on public policy, testifies, forms and participates in advocacy coalitions, builds cooperative partnerships with other groups, and utilizes the media and other informational mediums. Legislators and legislative staff currently seek our opinion on proposed legislation, and we are frequently asked to serve on various administrative task forces.

PANO addresses emerging issues facing the nonprofit sector and continues to strengthen its role as the voice of the nonprofit sector.  We  work with our members to build relationships with governmental representatives so they can better represent their views on public policy issues of importance to them.