Client Successes

Capitol Hill/Charitable Giving Success

UA serves on the steering committee of the national Charitable Giving Coalition, representing over 175 organizations, that successfully advocated for the permanent charitable deduction for non-itemizers in H.R. 1, OBBBA. Signed into law in July 2025, this provision is expected to raise additional $19 billion per year for charities starting in 2026 (analysis from Capital Policy Analytics). This giving incentive was based on the bipartisan Charitable Act. This is a major step toward ensuring all donors are recognized and incentivized for their generosity. This was advocacy in action—and a reminder that when the sector speaks with one voice, Congress listens.

Issue Area: Charitable Giving in the Workplace

In July 2025, a harmful provision being considered by the Senate to the budget reconciliation bill threatened to undercut charitable giving through the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC)—the largest workplace giving program for federal employees. The proposal would have imposed a 10% fee on all CFC contributions, significantly reducing the funds directed to nonprofits serving communities nationwide.

UA quickly mobilized alongside our client, The Nonprofit Alliance and 87 nonprofit organizations such as United Way Worldwide and Wounded Warrior Project in a high-impact, 24-hour advocacy blitz. We drafted a joint letter to Senate Republican leadership and successfully made the case that this provision would deter giving, harm nonprofits, and erode trust in the CFC. By the end of the week, we secured a win: the provision was removed from the final legislation.

Capitol Hill/Charitable Giving Success

UA co-chaired the national coalition that successfully advocated for the including of the Legacy IRA Act to be included in the retirement reform bill, "Secure 2.0," signed into law in December 2022. This provision encourages charitable giving from individual retirement accounts, and experts in the field estimate it will generate an additional $1 billion per year for nonprofits. This was a four-year campaign.

Capitol Hill/Gender-Based Violence Success

UA helped advocate for the successful inclusion of the "SAFER Act" in SECURE 2.0. The SAFER Act enables survivors of domestic violence to make penalty-free withdrawals of up to $10,000 from their traditional retirement plans for one year following domestic violence. It also allows victims to replace the withdrawn funds over a period of three years. Research indicates that financial abuse occurs in 99% of domestic violence cases and was one of the top reasons survivors cited for staying or returning to an abusive partner. In achieving this legislative victory, victims of domestic violence will now be able to access funding that can enable them to find safety from their abuser and restart their lives.

Delivering Results Through Federal Project Funding

UA has supported national nonprofit networks in securing millions in federal project dollars through Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS). This includes one-on-one consultation, technical assistance, and strategic guidance through the application and advocacy process.

Covenant House International: As the largest provider of services for youth experiencing or at risk of homelessness, Covenant House continues to benefit from strategic federal engagement. In FY26 alone, Uncorked Advocates helped secure more than $2.5 million in CDS project funding for local Covenant House sites. We also lead national policy efforts to strengthen federal programs that serve transition-age youth across housing, health, and anti-trafficking systems.

Prevent Child Abuse America: After targeted education and engagement from UA, members of the PCAA policy network pursued CDS opportunities for the first time—resulting in $1.02 million in federal support for three state chapters’ community-based initiatives in FY25.

YWCA USA: While no longer an active client, Uncorked Advocates previously helped the YWCA network secure $30.1 million in FY2023 and FY2024 across 33 CDS projects, providing full-service support from strategy to submission.

These outcomes reflect the power of trusted partnerships, a deep understanding of the federal funding landscape, and a commitment to helping nonprofits deliver lasting impact in their communities.