The Guidestar Nonprofit Compensation Report is out–the “sample” report with topline summaries is free: http://www.guidestar.org/rxg/products/nonprofit-compensation-solutions/guidestar-nonprofit-compensation-report.aspx?cm_mid=4404471&cm_crmid=28586223-8314-e411-adbd-0050569e1644&cm_medium=email&utm_source=all&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2015/2/18%20Comp%20Report-%202%20individual

The latest from the National Council of Nonprofits: http://pages.omkt.co/archive/bWVzc2FnZV8yMjAwOTA5XzkyM18xMDI2XzM0NDQ4?type=100&channel=199

Are social media and technology key tools for nonprofit advocacy? Probably, although there are plenty of unintended consequences, say these two articles; plus a guide to doing it well, anyway:...

Maximize direct mail and email for your non-profit’s advocacy campaigns with good design: http://www.fundraisingsuccessmag.com/article/eye-design-making-your-nonprofit-fundraising-direct-mail-pop/1?e=larry-kaplan@sbcglobal.net#utm_source=nonprofit-pro-today&utm_medium=enewsletter_continue_story3&utm_campaign=2015-02-23...

More on the fallout from Maine’s governor’s move to tax non-profits’ properties: http://www.pressherald.com/2015/02/19/maine-nonprofits-take-aim-at-lepages-property-tax-plan/...

Despite all the hype over social media and online communications, old fashioned direct mail still works for advocacy and fundraising:   http://www.targetmarketingmag.com/blog/consumers-like-direct-mail?e=larry-kaplan@sbcglobal.net#utm_source=nonprofit-pro-today&utm_medium=enewsletter_continue_story4&utm_campaign=2015-02-20

“Which would you rather eat, broccoli or a cheeseburger? Broccoli is good for us and we should eat more of it. And yet, when push comes to shove, we often pick the cheeseburger. It’s just tastier—you can say the same thing about messages or ideas. Non-profit communication is often like broccoli. Listeners know it’s the right thing to do, that they should care, and yet they don’t give it the attention it deserves, but if you...

Storytelling is key to effective non-profit advocacy, but be sure to talk about solutions as much as about the problem: http://philanthropy.com/article/In-Storytelling-Focusing-on/189999/?cid=pt&utm_source=pt&utm_medium=en

A time-tested approach whenever your non-profit is trying to influence elected officials—bring their constituents:  http://connectivity.cqrollcall.com/on-lobby-days-constituents-are-your-best-advocates/

Government and for-profit businesses often partner with community-based non-profits on projects and programs, but when is it a real need vs. “street money?” My Nonprofit Quarterly newswire today:  https://nonprofitquarterly.org/policysocial-context/25641-role-of-nonprofits-in-miami-affordable-housing-program-is-questioned.html

Are you a philanthropist or foundation leader wanting to support your grantees’ advocacy efforts? Check this out: http://bolderadvocacy.org/resource/investing-in-change-a-funders-guide-to-supporting-advocacy

The original public-private partnership flourishes in Carson City, NV:  http://www.kolotv.com/home/headlines/Foundation-Looks-to-Raise-Money-For-Carson-City-School-District-292393281.html