In honor of the Fourth of July, a mixed grill of items for your holiday barbeques—my monthly missive:  http://mailchi.mp/7e069f3ac939/test?e=4e2c209db9

What habits and tasks can nonprofit development officers drop today to free them up to raise some actual cash? https://artfulfundraiser.com/2017/06/07/get-off-the-internet-and-raise-more-money/

A key tactic in any successful nonprofit advocacy and fundraising strategy is “newsjacking”–“What’s that?” you ask:  http://www.nonprofitmarketingguide.com/blog/2017/06/29/newsjacking-for-nonprofits/

Every great advocacy or government relations campaign needs a plan,a strategy, and a fair amount of skill to execute: http://info.cqrollcall.com/ignite-advocacy-planning-strategy-skills-guide-download.html?utm_source=70-Advocacy-Skills&utm_medium=CT-link&utm_campaign=SB_Downloads&utm_source=Connectivity&utm_content=&utm_keyword=  

70 experts from government relations, advocacy, public policy & fundraising give their advice to nonprofit leaders: http://connectivity.cqrollcall.com/advocacy-planning-strategy-skills-and-training-from-70-experts/

An organization’s civic reach — the ability to develop, maintain and grow relationships with individuals who have influence over resources — is an essential leg of a nonprofit’s sustainability: https://pj.news.chass.ncsu.edu/2017/06/19/5-steps-to-build-your-organizations-civic-reach/

How’s your nonprofit doing when it comes to “getting ink?” Find out with this report from M&R on press relations:  http://www.mrmediamarks.com/

New York City considers a bill to prevent nonprofit-owned property from getting caught up in the city’s annual tax lien sale, exposing nonprofits to unnecessary foreclosure and loss of their properties, and often bankruptcy:  https://nextcity.org/daily/entry/new-bill-would-protect-nyc-community-owned-properties-tax-lien-sale

Bloomberg Philanthropy creates a program backing inventive policies at the city level, giving mayors a national role: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/25/us/politics/michael-bloomberg-mayors-trump.html?elqTrackId=386fb0c582484c93ba3be1f0fe23960a&elq=f28c6adcf6884652a5251f2dba116d52&elqaid=14525&elqat=1&elqCampaignId=6120

Denver is expected to expand tax exemptions for its local nonprofits:  http://www.denverpost.com/2017/06/26/denver-nonprofit-groups-tax-exempt-status/

Two states where their budget crises are hurting their nonprofits: https://ctmirror.org/2017/06/26/prolonged-ct-budget-standoff-will-hurt-towns-disabled-needy/, http://herald-review.com/news/local/state-budget-mess-could-close-decatur-s-only-domestic-violence/article_cce2a249-9afc-5de1-9fd8-661bcf086894.html

What do charities in America’s most philanthropic cities have in common?  https://www.fastcompany.com/40432160/the-most-charitable-cities-in-america