During negotiations over a federal reconciliation bill, lawmakers proposed new taxes on philanthropic foundations — a change that would have significantly reduced charitable giving and limited financial support for nonprofit organizations nationwide. The provision posed a direct threat to civil society infrastructure, potentially diverting millions of dollars away from community programs and charitable initiatives. National partners needed targeted, state-level advocacy to prevent the language from advancing.
FTS led a strategic field campaign in South Carolina focused on mobilizing credible, in-state voices capable of articulating the economic and philosophical consequences of the proposed tax provision to the state's congressional delegation.
Identifying and activating influential South Carolina business leaders, philanthropic advocates, and nonprofit stakeholders
Coordinating direct outreach to the Senate office and staff
Framing the proposed tax as economically harmful and inconsistent with the principles supporting private philanthropy and civil society
Delivering tailored messaging emphasizing the real-world impact on charitable investment and local communities
