Another mainstream news outlet adopts the nonprofit funding model to augment income—my Nonprofit Quarterly newswire today: https://nonprofitquarterly.org/2017/08/29/guardian-establishes-nonprofit-wing-us/?utm_source=Daily+Newswire&utm_campaign=20f9623f6f-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_8_29&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_94063a1d17-20f9623f6f-12442753

A Michigan city creates a $500 million endowment with public & private funds to address its ongoing budget crisis: http://philanthropynewsdigest.org/news/kalamazoo-city-commissioners-approve-creation-of-500-million-fund?utm_campaign=news%7C2017-08-25&utm_source=pnd&utm_medium=email

The 3-legged stool of media supporting nonprofit fundraising & advocacy—but earned is hardest:  http://www.nonprofitmarketingguide.com/blog/2017/08/24/poor-coverage-no-coverage-no-problem-earned-media-isnt-the-only-game-in-town/

Healthcare foundations are thinking outside the box—funding approaches to “social determinants” of public health: https://nonprofitquarterly.org/2017/08/24/grantmaking-health-insurers-aims-social-determinants/?utm_source=Daily+Newswire&utm_campaign=8301662c4e-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_8_24&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_94063a1d17-8301662c4e-12442753

NCRP helps funders calibrate strategies to best support underserved communities and social justice movements: http://mailchi.mp/ncrp/summer-2017-rp?e=6137eb29e1

What types of online fundraising channels & campaigns are people donating to? And who’s giving to each of them?  http://www.nonprofitmarketingguide.com/blog/2017/08/23/crowdfunding-whos-giving-to-what-and-where/

Here’s an interesting perspective on them and how they affect charities:  https://nonprofitchronicles.com/2017/08/22/the-powerful-lure-of-donor-advised-funds/

Nonprofits in New York City grade the government agencies they contract with:  http://nynmedia.com/news/hsc-s-new-survey-lets-nonprofits-grade-government-agencies-on-their-contracting-processes

Another example of “Rage Fundraising” as liberal donors react to Charlottesville—your charity can learn from this: https://www.yahoo.com/news/donations-anti-defamation-league-surge-us-012124656.html?elqTrackId=51540e2c792b44cca2590bf25ccae7a4&elq=b897d6862585423390dd877108916225&elqaid=15245&elqat=1&elqCampaignId=6504

More coverage of how America’s philanthropists & charities have responded to Charlottesville & the Trump aftermath: http://www.thenonprofittimes.com/news-articles/advocates-writing-big-checks-npos-relocating-events-charlottesville/

The difference between a real brainstorming session and a bull session—good guide for strategic planning: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesagencycouncil/2017/08/16/the-magic-of-an-effective-brainstorm/#7669424955ed

Federal grant & tax reform, plus appropriations & state budget shortfalls—the latest Nonprofit Advocacy Matters:  https://www.councilofnonprofits.org/civicrm/mailing/view?reset=1&id=887