It cost the average nonprofit $95 to raise $100 in 2016, a 5% margin—what’s worse is the donor retention rate was just 45%: http://www.thenonprofittimes.com/news-articles/report-net-100-giving-just-5/

A recent study shows that “coastal elites” dominate philanthropy, as well as government, finance, and the media: https://www.philanthropy.com/article/Dominance-of-Coastal/239951?cid=pt&utm_source=pt&utm_medium=en&elqTrackId=05c65feb39594ea6a8ef03f2fe647238&elq=d9d1df3f9aec4b7c88d93ad29c92472e&elqaid=13770&elqat=1&elqCampaignId=5734

Who says that small, community-based nonprofits can’t raise money from major donors?  Some tips for finding them: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-you-can-find-prospective-donors-even-your-small-cabral-ma-cfre

The role of nonprofits and foundations in advocacy are top of mind now, illustrated by these four good opinion pieces in the Chronicle of Philanthropy—first a look at the impact of pending tax law changes on nonprofit advocates; the second is a report card on how foundations have been supporting (and not supporting) advocacy in the Trump era; the third says don’t lose sight of the long view that Trumpism is a mixed bag for...

Federal funding & tax reform, plus state efforts to tax nonprofits—the latest newsletter from the National Council of Nonprofits:  https://www.councilofnonprofits.org/civicrm/mailing/view?reset=1&id=677

A new app just launched that facilitates Rage Fundraising—check it out as an option for your progressive nonprofit: http://mailchi.mp/radcampaign/some-exciting-news-to-share?e=a276558a59

California politicians steer millions of dollars in donations to their favorite charities, bypassing campaign finance rules—my Nonprofit Quarterly newswire today:  https://nonprofitquarterly.org/2017/05/01/california-politicians-steer-big-donations-favorite-charities/?utm_source=Daily+Newswire&utm_campaign=44f3789dc3-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_05_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_94063a1d17-44f3789dc3-12442753

A Bigger Seat at the Table—Are the new megadonors distorting American society?  https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/28/books/review/givers-wealth-power-philanthropy-david-callahan.html?rref=collection%2Fsectioncollection%2Fbooks&action=click&contentCollection=books&region=stream&module=stream_unit&version=latest&contentPlacement=6&pgtype=sectionfront

Infographics are a great way to tell your nonprofit’s story visually—some great advice here from an expert:  http://blog.wiremedia.net/visual-storytelling-7-components-of-compelling-infographics?utm_content=53080680&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin

If you are a 501(c)3 nonprofit, it’s OK to SELL your list to political candidates at fair market value—but not to GIVE it to them: https://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2017/04/29/us/politics/ap-us-missouri-governor-donors.html?_r=0

A key component of effective nonprofit advocacy is strong media relationships—tips on dealing with reporters: http://www.nonprofitmarketingguide.com/blog/2017/04/27/pr-pick-up-lines-starting-a-relationship-with-your-favorite-reporter/

The National Council of Nonprofits criticizes President Trump’s new tax proposals: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/national-council-nonprofits-statement-proposed-203100057.html?soc_src=mail&soc_trk=ma