Congressman Agrees to Lead a Group to Focus on Philanthropy

By Suzanne Perry

Rep. Robin Hayes, a Republican from North Carolina, has agreed to co-chair a Congressional philanthropy caucus to try to raise awareness among his colleagues about issues affecting nonprofit groups and foundations.

Said his spokeswoman, Carolyn Hern: "Nonprofits have a huge role to play in the development of local communities. I don't think a lot of members think about it in that perspective."

Mr. Hayes offered to co-chair the caucus after some foundation leaders from North