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. We work closely with United Way of Pennsylvania, Independent Sector, OMB Watch, NCNA, 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 helped form the PA Nonprofit Caucus.

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.

The Committee meets via conference call from noon - 1pm on a monthly basis. For more information about PANO's Public Policy Committee contact: Joe Geiger, CAE, PANO's Executive Director at joe@pano.org.  Learn how you can make a difference for the sector in 2010.