How many of these have you heard, or said yourself? Six fundraising myths many small-shop nonprofits believe: https://bloomerang.co/blog/6-lies-many-small-shop-nonprofits-believe

If your nonprofit takes money from political types and engages in controversial work, it could cost you—my Nonprofit Quarterly newswire today:  https://nonprofitquarterly.org/2017/09/21/bad-nonprofit-business-model-relying-support-adversary/?utm_source=Daily+Newswire&utm_campaign=7f0461d84f-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_9_21&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_94063a1d17-7f0461d84f-12442753

One, a kit from Social Solutions & two, the future of philanthropy in LA from Green Hasson Janks:...

Can philanthropy & charity replace government poverty and social programs? Somewhat, but certainly not completely: http://thehill.com/opinion/finance/351180-unlike-politicians-americans-dont-believe-nonprofits-address-the-needs-of-the

Seven Success Factors for Adopting an Advocacy Strategy—and remember, it enhances fundraising: http://www.lapiana.org/Portals/0/Documents/Seven%20Success%20Factors%20for%20Adopting%20an%20Advocacy%20Strategy%208.10.17.pdf?ver=2017-09-14-142246-993

The Federal budget and the 2020 Census are covered in the latest edition of Nonprofit Advocacy Matters: https://www.councilofnonprofits.org/civicrm/mailing/view?reset=1&id=932

Good infographic that looks at some important global giving trends for 2017—children and youth is the top cause for most donors:  http://givingreport.ngo/infographics.html

The lack of diversity among donors, and on boards and staff continues to be a hot topic among nonprofit leaders:  https://www.philanthropy.com/article/Nonprofit-Leaders-and/241199?cid=pt&utm_source=pt&utm_medium=en&elqTrackId=909f7771685b4d1f96dbf6a608e22dd7&elq=547c6ffae2d34b2db87ef295b4c34333&elqaid=15623&elqat=1&elqCampaignId=6693

Funding advocacy after disasters is important—here’s how funders can ensure their grants make a difference: https://bolderadvocacy.org/blog/from-katrina-to-sandy-principles-for-funding-advocacy-in-disaster-relief

How do you measure the effectiveness of your nonprofit’s fundraising & advocacy communications?  http://www.nonprofitmarketingguide.com/blog/2017/09/14/measuring-your-communications-effectiveness-3-concepts-to-keep-in-mind/

I’m not a big fan of Giving Tuesday, but it’s a thing—so if your nonprofit is going to do it, do it right: 10 Simple Ways Nonprofits Can Prepare for A Successful #GivingTuesday...

Great coverage in the OC Register on my Cal State Fullerton nonprofit workshop in August on “Rage Fundraising” & advocacy:  http://www.ocregister.com/2017/09/12/at-csuf-nonprofits-learn-to-turn-political-rage-into-donations/