Big Money

Posted by on Nov 1, 2017

More debate over the influence of mega-donors on philanthropy and the nonprofit sector, as government’s role wanes: https://www.insidephilanthropy.com/home/2017/10/19/debating-the-givers-do-the-rules-around-philanthropy-and-advocacy-need-to-change

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Why This Stuff Matters

Posted by on Nov 1, 2017

Nonprofits in CT breath a sigh of relief as the state finally adopts a budget funding the programs they rely on: http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Malloy-signs-budget-bill-but-nixes-portions-12320564.php

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Number One & Rage Fundraising

Posted by on Nov 1, 2017

Donor advised fund manager Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund again claimed the top spot on the Chronicle of Philanthropy’s 400, its annual ranking of charities that raise the most from individuals, foundations, and companies, beating out United Way Worldwide for the second year in a row; social services struggled, but “rage fundraising” by advocacy organizations did well in the aftermath of the 2016 elections:...

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