Now is the time for small advocacy nonprofits to cash in on “Rage Fundraising”—check out this basic tutorial on starting a major gifts program (2 links): https://nonprofitquarterly.org/2017/05/26/starting-a-major-gifts-program-part-i/  Starting A Major Gifts Program, Part...

10 ways philanthropists make “big bets on social change”—do they work?  https://ssir.org/articles/entry/ten_ways_to_make_a_big_bet_on_social_change

Is anyone actually opening and reading (let alone acting upon) your nonprofit’s emails, be they for fundraising or advocacy? https://act.everyaction.com/email-deliverability-study-2017

The National Council of Nonprofits continues to oppose repeal of the Johnson Amendment—I disagree: https://www.councilofnonprofits.org/civicrm/mailing/view?reset=1&id=743

One organization’s response to the dysfunctional relationship between foundations and community-based nonprofits:  http://nonprofitaf.com/2017/05/winter-is-here-and-we-must-build-the-power-of-organizations-and-communities-of-color/

Can foundations help rebuild trust in American journalism, bolster civil society and improve on public debate?  https://www.ncrp.org/publication/responsive-philanthropy-spring-2017/can-philanthropy-help-rebuild-trust-news-public-square

The city helps its nonprofits keep up with skyrocketing rents in San Francisco—my NPQ newswire today:  https://nonprofitquarterly.org/2017/05/30/san-francisco-helps-nonprofits-pay-rent/?utm_source=Daily+Newswire&utm_campaign=22f6359afc-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_05_30&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_94063a1d17-22f6359afc-12442753