If you are into it, this provides some useful links; sometimes strategic planning is overkill, but it is essential for nonprofit leaders to plan strategically on some level: http://communications.lapiana.org/acton/rif/16458/s-0049-1711/-/l-sf-lead-031d:a28/q-042e/showPreparedMessage?sid=TV2:KcJADiphv
It’s Almost Time
Here’s what you should be doing in December for your year-end fundraising: https://www.causevox.com/december-fundraising-playbook/?utm_campaign=Blog%20Notification%20Emails%20-%202016&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=58521743&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-83RboR2T4bQcoHbynlCD3NrwwKVMNGRilyyxL1E_Fm7eSLoyE8Xm7vNSpwX8Wq9jg0rJe0NwBFYZ0NczvE2tR8ZmZRFsydBOs4bMlg-aVIyRWyWXA&_hsmi=58521743
Good News
For those of you job hunting in the nonprofit sector next year—hiring is up! http://www.prweb.com/releases/2017/11/prweb14918213.htm
Field Catalysts
Interesting study of a type of intermediary that serves as a hub for spokes of advocacy and action, rolling all stakeholders toward a defined goal—called “field catalysts;” wonky but important: https://ssir.org/articles/entry/field_catalysts
A Double Whammy
The tax proposals in the House and Senate, supported by the president, would significantly cut charitable donations and also harm charities by causing significant funding cuts in the Federal programs they rely upon for a big part of their money:...