Director of the Philanthropy Practice and Vice President at Van Scoyoc Associates. Former Economic Policy Director for @SenSchumer

Washington, DC
Joined December 2011
April 7, 1984: Jack Morris threw a 120-pitch no-hitter against the Chicago White Sox, propelling the Tigers to the start of their historic 35-5 run: #DNMW #RepDetroit
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TRUMP FATIGUE It hit me differently the other day. We’re still closer to the beginning of Trump’s term than the end. 🤦🏽‍♂️ These folks have Trump fatigue.
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The internet is freaking out after this video was recorded in South Florida! WHO DOES THAT LOOK LIKE TO YOU???
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The announcement you’ve all been waiting for 👀…. #JuanSoto #MLB #freeagency
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If the Dems hold the house and gain one senate seat but not two — oh to be a Sinema staffer.
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It’s pretty clear now that Dems ought to take a page from the Republicans in 2004 with gay marriage and put reproductive freedom on the ballot in every state they can.
Biden should cancel a big inauguration -- why bring so many people from all over to DC in the middle of a pandemic? Just do it on TV. Take the money from the Inauguration Committee and ask Congress to unanimously send the money to Feeding America...
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...for distributing to hunger relief organizations in all 50 states. How could anyone oppose that? Big gesture that brings the country together immediately. Even the most cynical Republican would notice.
Seems to me that a const amdt saying you can’t pardon or grant clemency to someone implicated in POTUS own wrongdoing, but set up to take effect for FUTURE presidents — would be a hard no vote, even for pro-Trump Republicans.
I didn't know Rick Cohen well, met him a few times, but loved his thoughtful writing. Sorry to hear of his sudden passing.
Last thing @realDonaldTrump @JebBush , it's not really a double tax, most rich people's estates are full of untaxed capital gains.
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Let's keep in mind the effect it might have on philanthropy! No estate tax means reduced incentive for ppl to give stuff away while living.
To those who are suddenly back on the bandwagon to repeal estate tax (@realDonaldTrump), which NOW exempts nearly $11 mil per couple...
Thank you @GOPLeader for talking w/ me this morning about Community Foundations #communityfoundations #philanthropy
Thanks to the @SenateFinance Committee Working Groups for referencing the unique role of community foundations! 1.usa.gov/1LSbMF5
Foundations need to talk about what they do & these leaders did in DC @philanthropyATL @colsfoundation @GiveWisely
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"Community foundations convert the wealth of local economies into engines of charitable good."- @ms501c3 Rochester CF #philanthropy
"The more you can engage in authentic storytelling, the more effective you are going to be" -- Doug Root of the @PittsburghFdn #COFAnnual
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