How a couple of education advocacy non-profits gained political clout in New York State, thanks to smarts, hard work and deep pockets:  http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/30/nyregion/groups-that-back-bloombergs-education-agenda-enjoy-success-in-albany.html

And here’s an excellent example—the successful advocacy of the National Council of Nonprofits led to changes in how the Federal government administers contracts: ...

Portland Oregon’s innovative arts tax has failed to generate the revenue projected when it was adopted—my Nonprofit Quarterly newswire today: ...

How do you measure the reach of your nonprofit’s advocacy through social media? Here’s an accurate new tool:...

Another state budget impasse hurts the nonprofits that rely on public funding the most:  http://cumberlink.com/news/local/state-budget-impasse-hurts-nonprofits-in-variety-of-ways/article_a2056748-a6e2-5b5f-bdbb-702896020ce8.html

The latest from the National Council of Nonprofits:  http://pages.omkt.co/archive/bWVzc2FnZV8yMjAwOTA5XzExMzdfMTAyNl8zNDQ0OA==?type=100&channel=199

A ruling in New Jersey could change the controversial tax-exempt status of non-profit hospitals across America: https://nonprofitquarterly.org/2015/07/27/nonprofit-hospitals-as-legal-fictions-reactions-and-predictions/?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=20854347&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9Mmh2VfCmrvrAdnzEKur9DHwD6D7wFdVnB0jPMt-fXWLIU8Wl0VzInqXvVbP_CqSyX5LSxkMA3X6TtU1e4yPdIdpk7r-hnHGjm7mmbOJVNgIq4CH4&_hsmi=20854347

Nonprofit Votes Count, a nonpartisan effort launched by Independent Sector, the National Council of Nonprofits, Nonprofit VOTE, and United Way Worldwide, encourages charities to promote voter registration and participation among their boards, staff, volunteers, and networks: http://nonprofitvotescount.org/

The saga of two controversial, highly politicized and dubious LA Dept. of Water & Power non-profits continues—my Nonprofit Quarterly newswire today:...

Nonprofit Votes Count provides a wealth of resources that make it easy for you to ensure your people register & vote: https://t.e2ma.net/message/h78ao/x34lkb

That’s what happens when a non-profit gets entangled in politics, like this museum did:  http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2015/07/harrisburg_mayors_call_to_clos.html

Non-Profit Advocates—How do you get your supporters to take the next step? Here are some great ideas: http://links.mp2201.com/a/83/preview/304870/7359329/3f5c0950bef2f68570cc66e4081854d45298cea7