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Josh Kaib

Senior Director of Marketing and Communications

Josh Kaib is the Senior Director of Marketing and Communications at the Commonwealth Foundation.

Prior to joining the Commonwealth Foundation, Josh was a senior director at the Philanthropy Roundtable in charge of the marketing and communications team. He also has served as the deputy director of digital at Stand Together, where he led the development and execution of multichannel marketing campaign strategies. While at Stand Together, Josh, in addition, supported many of its related organizations, including Americans for Prosperity, Concerned Veterans for America, the Charles Koch Foundation, the LIBRE Initiative, and yes. every kid. His career start was managing content for the Franklin News Foundation. Josh specializes in campaign strategy, digital advertising, social media, and email marketing.

Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Josh graduated Magna Cum Laude from American University with bachelor’s degrees in both Business Administration and Public Communication. He is also a graduate of the Koch Associate Program and an alumnus of State Policy Network’s Generation Liberty Fellowship. He lives in Virginia with his family.

Pa. General Assembly passes House Bill 1861

  • Michael Torres
  • September 29, 2021

Today, both chambers of the Pa. General Assembly passed House Bill 1861 unanimously. It will now go to Gov. Tom Wolf for his signature or veto. Commonwealth Foundation Vice…

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Op-Ed: Empower Parents, Not Union Leaders

  • Nathan Benefield
  • September 27, 2021

Originally published at RealClearEducation Earlier this year, the New York Post revealed that the American Federation of Teachers – one of America’s two national teachers’ unions – had…

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Pennsylvania’s Use of ARPA Funds

  • Brandon Van Dyck
  • September 23, 2021

ARPA is a $1.9 trillion federal bill passed in March 2021. Supporters of the legislation argued that our country needed the added spending to stimulate a nationwide recovery from the…

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Excellent Education for All Act Summary

  • Elizabeth Stelle
  • September 22, 2021

The Excellent Education for All Act (House Bill 1) is a transformative plan that ensures more Pennsylvania children have access to an excellent education.

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Op-Ed: Want To Grow Your Nonprofit? Stop Fundraising

  • Jennifer Stefano
  • September 14, 2021

Originally published at Forbes My challenge to you: Bring joy back to your development efforts by not fundraising. Sounds crazy, right? But you can drive forward and build your…

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Taxes & Economy

Consequences of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI)

  • Elizabeth Stelle
  • September 1, 2021

The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) is a controversial compact designed to tax electricity producers for emitting carbon. The Wolf administration is attempting to join the initiative through regulation in…

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Op-Ed: Main Line Madness

  • Michael Torres
  • September 1, 2021

Parents across the country are engaging with their schools’ embrace of critical racial pedagogy, but in progressive locales like Lower Merion, pushback requires organization and cooperation among those who want…

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Gov. Wolf Contradicts Himself, Implements School Mask Mandate

  • Nathan Benefield
  • August 31, 2021

Today, Gov. Tom Wolf announced that his administration will implement a mask mandate for all public and private schools and daycare facilities in the commonwealth despite having repeatedly stated that…

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Op-Ed: Limited government can make a comeback

  • Nathan Benefield
  • August 28, 2021

For advocates of limited government, it’s easy to feel like the fight is over and the country is on the path to fiscal ruin. But such pessimism is unwarranted.

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Pa. Earmark Spending Hits All-Time High

  • Michael Torres
  • August 26, 2021

August 26, 2021, Harrisburg, Pa.— A new Commonwealth Foundation analysis shows a steep increase in earmarks in the 2021–2022 state budget. Approximately $5.5 billion in both federal and state…

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Don Kirkland Society: Mail

  • August 25, 2021

Please mail me more information about ensuring a legacy of freedom: Mail me info Topics on this page Philanthropy…

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