An effective tool for your nonprofit’s advocacy and fundraising efforts:  http://www.bethkanter.org/influencer-campaign/

Engage your board in fundraising & stop looking for “rich people:” Why Isn’t Your Board Supporting the Fundraising Effort?...

Nonprofit leaders worry that doubling the standard deduction would remove the tax incentive for a big chunk of annual charitable giving: Tax Plan Doubles Standard Deduction, Leaves Charitable Deduction In Place Opinion: Enhanced Incentives for Charitable Giving Make Good Tax...

What your nonprofit should be doing every day to keep your fundraising program vital, connected and relevant to the broader Resistance that you are a part of; go back to the basics and develop and maintain strong relationships with your donors: http://www.pamelagrow.com/9099/keep-head-held-high-eye-prize-especially-now-repost/

A community-based nonprofit helps train police officers in Minneapolis: https://www.minnpost.com/new-americans/2017/09/hoping-make-police-less-intimidating-latino-immigrants-minneapolis-nonprofit-c

In a changing media environment, philanthropy steps up its game with nonprofit journalism: http://www.miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/article175368391.html To Philly and beyond: The Lenfest Institute announces $2 million in funding for local news...

Two timely stories about “Rage Fundraising”—ask me how I can help make it work for you:...

Actually, most nonprofit fundraisers will tell you that galas are more of a waste of time than a waste of money: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/posteverything/wp/2017/09/26/charity-galas-can-waste-money-and-the-irs-doesnt-always-notice-when-they-do/?utm_term=.125cf3f6ab9f

Nonprofit advocates & fundraisers—use this handy tool to better pitch reporters when seeking publicity:  http://www.mrss.com/lab/make-the-perfect-reporter-pitch-with-mrs-newest-tool/?utm_source=newpost&utm_medium=emaildigest&utm_campaign=Lab

Foundations recognize that knowledge, skill, and wisdom do not lie solely in their hands alone: https://nonprofitquarterly.org/2017/09/25/4-foundations-send-message-peers-want-nonprofits-succeed-listen-speak-less/?utm_source=Daily+Newswire&utm_campaign=377c3bc8e5-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_9_25&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_94063a1d17-377c3bc8e5-12442753

America’s Jewish community gets into Rage Fundraising and the Resistance to Trump:  http://forward.com/news/382722/trump-era-sparks-tectonic-shift-for-liberal-jewish-activism/?utm_content=daily_Newsletter_MainList_Title_Position-1&utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Daily%20-%20Sun%202017-09-24&utm_term=The%20Forward%20Today%20Monday-Friday

Good writing is an indispensable tool for your nonprofit’s fundraising & advocacy—here are 4 ways to do it: http://www.mrss.com/lab/write-on-4-ways-your-writing-can-inspire-readers-to-do-stuff/?utm_source=newpost&utm_medium=emaildigest&utm_campaign=Lab