NHF would be the employer. The second statement, which does not even ask for a gift to the charity, will result in 10 or more times size of gift requested in any other way. We cannot overemphasize the importance to the nation of strengthening existing philanthropic activities, and developing new ones as new demands surface. If it is a fact that government must downsize, then ways must be developed to pickup the social slack and vacuum that would be thereby created. The philanthropic sector at its current capacity cannot pick up this slack.
Government can downsize when the philanthropic sector is stronger.
It has been in existence since 1968. Under the theme of increasing volunteerism in America, the founders of NHF would like to interest both Republican and Democrat Members in setting up these types of foundations for their own Congressional Districts. The NHF will even make a grant to each Congressman to give something back to their districts. Those who think that Congressmen just continually ask for campaign contributions would see a Congressman involved in a foundation helping their local charities. I think Dock's suggestion is a fantastic idea and one that would certainly enable Members to further demonstrate ways in which they are serving their districts.