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Overview

After the elections, understanding the outcomes and their impact on the philanthropic sector is more important than ever, with next January ushering in a new administration, a new Congress, and a new legislative agenda.

To help PSOs and their foundation members make sense of it all, join United Philanthropy Forum for our special Decision ’24 Post-Election Webinar, where we will analyze the results, discuss potential policy shifts, and look ahead to what’s on the horizon for the coming year.

Why Attend?

This webinar is designed to provide critical insights into:

• Election Results Analysis: A deep dive into what the outcomes mean for our sector.
• Sector Impact: Discussions on key public policy changes and emerging issues.
• Year Ahead: What to expect and how to best position our sector moving forward.

Whether you’re involved in advocacy, strategy, communications, or day-to-day operations, this debrief will equip PSO and foundation staff with the information needed to navigate the post-election landscape confidently.

Register Now

This opportunity is open to PSOs AND their foundation members. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with experts and peers as we assess the election's implications and prepare for what promises to be a very busy 2025.

Contact Us
For any questions or additional information, please contact Nate Borek, Sr. Public Policy Associate.

United Philanthropy Forum Public Policy
Committed to keeping our sector informed and empowered.

Featured Speakers:

Sally Schaeffer

Founder and Principal
Uncorked Advocates

Sally Schaeffer has nearly two decades of experience as a bipartisan federal government relations representative, with a specialization in appropriations, nonprofit tax, and women’s issues, particularly gender-based violence. She was named by The Hill as a Top Lobbyist for 2021 and 2022 and also just named Top 100 Lobbyist in 2022 by The National Institute for Lobbying & Ethics.

Prior to starting Uncorked Advocates after the 2016 Presidential election, Sally represented more than 500 nonprofits, foundations, and charitable giving programs as the Government Relations Director at Independent Sector. She has served as the Washington advocate for Girl Scouts of the USA and Futures Without Violence. Sally started her career on Capitol Hill working for Congresswoman Louise Slaughter (D-NY), Ranking Member of the House Rules Committee, as her Legislative Director and Chief of Staff. During her seven-year tenure, she handled appropriation issues as well as education, women’s and children’s issues, and financial services.

David Olander
Partner

Capitol Counsel

David M. (Dave) Olander is a partner with Capitol Counsel, LLC, where he serves a leading role in the firm’s tax practice. A veteran legislative strategist, adviser, and advocate, he brings to the firm more than two decades of experience in Washington’s tax-policymaking arena and is frequently sought out for his timely insight on tax matters. Olander has appeared as a featured speaker, panelist, or guest lecturer on more than 100 occasions before various academic audiences, trade groups and other organizations. He served most recently as majority chief tax counsel to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Matthew L. Evans
he/him/his
Senior Director of Public Policy
United Philanthropy Forum

Matthew L. Evans is the Forum’s Senior Director of Public Policy. Matthew brings to the Forum more than 16 years of public policy, advocacy, government relations, and external affairs experience and has been instrumental in the Forum's expansion of its public policy work. Specifically, Matthew has led the push toward incorporating the idea of philanthropy using its collective voice and influence to address issues that impact communities and promote systems change via active engagement in the advocacy and public policy process.

Prior to joining the Forum, he was Director of Public Policy & Special Projects for the Southeastern Council of Foundations (now Philanthropy Southeast), where he worked to ensure the legislative and regulatory success of the philanthropic sector in the South. Before he began leading advocacy efforts on behalf of the philanthropic sector, most of Matthew's professional career has been shaped in Washington, D.C., having held multiple positions that gave him direct experience in working with elected officials, corporations, and associations, leading advocacy efforts for several national organizations.

Throughout his time in philanthropy, Matthew has served on the public policy committees of the Forum, Independent Sector, and the Council on Foundations. Currently, he is the Vice Chair of the Nonprofit VOTE Board of Directors and serves as a member of the organization's National Leadership Council. He also is a member of the Funders Committee Census Initiative Leadership team. Matthew holds an Executive Certificate in Philanthropic Leadership from Georgetown University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Tennessee State University, an HBCU in Nashville, Tennessee.