
Public Policy
Government legislation and policies can have a significant impact on the work of educational advancement professionals around the world.
To fulfill their missions and meet both individual and societal needs, colleges, universities, independent schools and international schools rely on support from government entities and officials. As the membership association serving educational institutions and advancement professionals, CASE advocates for policies that will aid institutions and those who work in alumni relations, communications & marketing, development and advancement services.
CASE monitors relevant legislative and regulatory activity in the U.S. Congress and federal agencies and updates its members with timely information. In Europe, Asia-Pacific and beyond, CASE provides support, resources and expertise to help advance growing government support for philanthropy.
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Latest on U.S. Budget Reconciliation Package
The United States Congress is considering H.R. 1, The One, Big, Beautiful Bill, a major budget reconciliation package with significant implications for schools, colleges, and universities. The bill passed the U.S. House on 22 May and is now under consideration in the U.S. Senate. Below are resources outlining key bill provisions affecting advancement offices.
- CASE Statement on U.S. House Tax Reconciliation Bill (13 May 2025)
- CASE Summary of U.S. House Tax Reconciliation Bill
- American Council on Education Letter, signed by CASE, Opposing H.R. 1 (21 May 2025)
- U.S. House Tax Reconciliation Bill Text
- Joint Committee on Taxation Description of Proposals in the House Tax Reconciliation Bill
CASE Comments to Australian Government Productivity Commission
On 9 February 2024, CASE submitted comments to the Australian Government Productivity Commission in response to their draft recommendations in Future Foundations for Giving, which sets out draft findings and recommendations on how the Australian Government can increase philanthropic giving and meet the goal of doubling giving by 2030. CASE comments focus on four key areas:
- Urging the Commission to reconsider its recommendation to withdraw Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status from school building funds.
- Support for specific recommendations in the draft report.
- Reiteration of our recommendation for a matched funding scheme and other key giving incentives to significantly increase giving to educational institutions and other not-for-profit organisations (NFPs).
- The need to build fundraising capacity by growing, developing, and attracting top talent.
The Commission will issue its final report and recommendations in May 2024.
CASE Comments to the Productivity Commission, 9 February 2024
CASE Initial Submission to the Productivity Commission, 5 May 2023
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