Joining the Fight

Posted by on Jul 24, 2017

Nonprofit board members can fundraise and advance their organizations’ missions if they join in advocacy efforts: https://nonprofitquarterly.org/2017/07/21/boardroom-nonprofit-board-members-can-effective-advocates-troubled-times/

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Why Government Policy Matters to Philanthropy

Posted by on Jul 24, 2017

Schwab says almost half its donors will reduce giving if the proposed cut in the charitable deduction takes effect: https://www.fastcompany.com/40441441/the-philanthropy-world-is-frightened-that-trumps-tax-plan-is-going-to-slow-donations

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Dump the Johnson Amendment!

Posted by on Jul 24, 2017

I completely disagree with the groupthink of America’s nonprofit leadership on this issue—check out my response comments for why on the first of these two links: These adorable puppies need your help to keep the nonprofit sector nonpartisan...

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Rage Volunteering

Posted by on Jul 24, 2017

First, we talked about “Rage Fundraising”—now take note of “Rage Volunteering” in the new normal for nonprofits:  https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/21/nyregion/new-york-city-volunteer-groups.html?elqTrackId=000237f85bf949119561a08bded00cb8&elq=dbeab2cd56f042149240890c8ac999fb&elqaid=14847&elqat=1&elqCampaignId=6277&_r=0

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The Advocacy Challenge

Posted by on Jul 24, 2017

The venerable NAACP has its hands full managing its advocacy efforts in the Trump/Twitter/Millennial Era: http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-city/bs-md-naacp-future-20170720-story.html

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