A former foundation executive gives some excellent tips on compelling proposals, but he left out the importance of identifying opportunities to develop and cultivate relationships with their staff and leadership: ...

The United States has been hospitable to philanthropists, but it has also provided a political system that nurtures conspiracy theories directed against them—George Soros is a popular target: https://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2017/12/soros-philanthropy/547247/?elqTrackId=23a59426d97a4de488516afa3f1ea75b&elq=f49c53d54f1c4877ae54c7210f1e101f&elqaid=17016&elqat=1&elqCampaignId=7373

Instead of pointing fingers, a nonprofit’s board should address “founder’s syndrome” symptoms from a mission-centric point of view: https://nonprofitquarterly.org/2017/12/06/rediagnosing-founder-s-syndrome-moving-beyond-stereotypes-to-improve-nonprofit-performance/?utm_source=Daily+Newswire&utm_campaign=329c626a0f-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_12_04&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_94063a1d17-329c626a0f-12442753

No, you won’t get $150 million from David Geffen, but small gift donors, whose contributions are $5 and up, can be the foundation of your small community-based social justice nonprofit’s fundraising success—so go after them! ...

The share of Americans who give to charity has dropped across all ages and education and income levels, study says:  https://www.philanthropy.com/article/Donor-States-of-America/241895?cid=cpfd_home

If nonprofits want better policy conversations any social issue, we need to assemble our communications strategy in an orderly fashion—then can we understand how the opposition is driving the discourse and what we can do to change direction:...

The LA Times’ George Skelton looks at the perils of charitable contributions and offers some tried and true advice, while the NY Times shows how to develop a personal giving plan: http://beta.latimes.com/politics/la-pol-sac-skelton-holiday-charitable-giving-20171204-story.html...

An even-handed and fair analysis of the Johnson Amendment repeal now before Congress, thanks to the Alliance for Justice—a refreshing break from the mass hysteria in opposition coming from the nonprofit and philanthropic establishment:  https://bolderadvocacy.org/blog/tax-bill-treatment-johnson-amendment

Some key fundraising tips to remind you that your nonprofit needs an individual donor program in order to capitalize on Rage Fundraising this year-end—I can help you with that, too: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/top-fundraisers-fundraising-tips-dr-john-b-charnay/

Remember that book? One key lesson — always say “thank you.” Some tips here on how your nonprofit should be thanking your donors — it’s not rocket science and can be lots of fun: https://learn.networkforgood.com/chronicle-eblast-113017-donor-thank-you-guide-registration-page.html?utm_medium=3paemail&utm_source=chronphil&utm_campaign=stock__the-complete-donor-thank-you-guide-2017

Giving Tuesday was a big hit, as a report says that 96% of Americans plan to make a charitable donation by the end of the year or have already done so:  https://www.bizjournals.com/bizwomen/news/latest-news/2017/11/nearly-every-american-is-giving-to-charitythis.html

In this age of mega-donations, what can cities do to encourage philanthropic gifts that can be more broadly shared with communities that need them most?  How do we get big donors beyond museums, concert venues and flagship parks into neighborhoods? https://www.citylab.com/equity/2017/11/the-problem-with-urban-philanthropy/546860/