Rockefeller broadens its Resilient Cities public-private partnership to include a focus on cyber-security: http://philanthropynewsdigest.org/news/100-resilient-cities-microsoft-partner-on-cybersecurity-strategies?utm_campaign=news|2015-01-16&utm_source=pnd&utm_medium=email

A striking example of how public policy impacts nonprofits–America’s top humanities funder speaks out on priorities: http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2015/01/15/us/politics/ap-us-humanities-public-life.html?_r=0

It’s still January, so yet another “2015 trends to watch” piece, this one focused on public policy and philanthropy: http://philanthropy.com/article/5-Policy-Moves-to-Watch-in/151141/?cid=pt&utm_source=pt&utm_medium=en

Good news article on the whole non-profit “overhead” debate and Dan Pallotta’s controversial views: https://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2015/01/15/nonprofits-push-back-conventional-wisdom/4CB4q1OTTZnxqkcYXEToHJ/story.html

What distinguishes non-profits that communicate well? Look at the big picture and the nitty-gritty in these 2 links: http://www.ssireview.org/blog/entry/making_ideas_move?utm_source=Enews&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=SSIR_Now&utm_content=Read_More...

Know your non-profit’s rights and how to protect them regarding the new overhead reimbursement rules—keep in mind, a lot of state and local funding comes from Washington, so these new guidelines apply:   http://www.councilofnonprofits.org/omb-uniform-guidance-nonprofits-know-your-rights

A federal judge in San Francisco rules in favor of giving critics greater access to non-profits’ Form 990 tax returns: http://philanthropy.com/article/Key-Court-Victory-Closer-for/151215/?cid=pt&utm_source=pt&utm_medium=en

Having IRS 501(c)3 status doesn’t mean your non-profit is exempt from all taxes—see what’s happening in Pennsylvania with property taxes: http://www.forbes.com/sites/peterjreilly/2012/06/16/pennsylvania-court-denies-property-tax-exemption-to-another-religious-camp/

Granted that government is by nature in the business of helping society, but should it make donations to private non-profits? http://www.al.com/news/index.ssf/2015/01/what_should_local_governments.html

Non-profit advocates in North Carolina are being pro-active and weighing in on pending tax policy changes that could hurt them and their clients—my Non-Profit Quarterly newswire today: ...

The same techniques that make sales and fundraising appeals work are necessary to convincing your stakeholders as to the righteousness of your cause—check out some of these links from Cause Planet: http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?ca=8f3f0143-f6b9-46b8-8d1b-2b12b81fa047&c=646a54a0-426f-11e3-b91d-d4ae52986b44&ch=65f401e0-426f-11e3-b9d6-d4ae52986b44

Calnonprofits points out the disparity between the mileage deductions for business expenses and volunteer activity:  http://www.calnonprofits.org/publications/article-archive/382-new-business-mileage-deductions-for-2015-but-volunteers-still-left-behind