Nonprofit advocacy is not always about influencing government—sometimes it aims to influence corporate behavior: https://nonprofitquarterly.org/2017/04/12/nonprofit-consortiums-campaign-convinces-kfc-phase-antibiotics-chickens/

Nonprofits make their mark on the Pullitzers—both as story subjects (Trump Foundation) and reporters (ProPublica): https://nonprofitquarterly.org/2017/04/11/nonprofits-figure-big-among-pulitzer-prize-winners-subjects/?utm_source=Daily+Newswire&utm_campaign=3ff910b2cf-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_04_11&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_94063a1d17-3ff910b2cf-12442753

Just how independent are patient advocacy nonprofits?  A look at the role of big pharma and how it finances them: https://nonprofitquarterly.org/2017/04/11/independent-nonprofit-lobbying-groups-backed-big-pharma-ramp/?utm_source=Daily+Newswire&utm_campaign=3ff910b2cf-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_04_11&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_94063a1d17-3ff910b2cf-12442753

Successful nonprofit advocacy is an inside and outside game—you must have grassroots support to influence legislators: https://nonprofitquarterly.org/2017/04/10/missing-point-miami-advocacy-without-base-losing-game/?utm_source=Daily+Newswire&utm_campaign=908b0f01d4-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_04_10&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_94063a1d17-908b0f01d4-12442753

It may all be total or partial BS, but definite food for thought: http://www.nonprofitpro.com/article/40-nonprofit-trends-for-2017/all/

Could the new gilded age & the increased clout of megadonors on US philanthropy & nonprofits threaten our democracy? http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v544/n7648/full/544031a.html

America’s nonprofits have figured out how to play the game—let’s see if they can get what they need in Washington: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/05/business/dealbook/charities-budget-cuts-trump.html?elqTrackId=335e9f21a09444c68e155630f70e7c99&elq=4f125d3f12b24f9fa042711b28009d25&elqaid=13349&elqat=1&elqCampaignId=5539&_r=0

A guide for nonprofit board members creating positive change through advocacy—how to meet with a legislator: https://boardsource.org/advocacy-briefing-guide-for-board-members/

Really interesting look at the state of social change philanthropy in the Deep South—yes, it exists: http://us6.campaign-archive2.com/?u=44c775c8fb&id=155aca3336&e=6137eb29e1

Despite my vows not to make them, I offered some predictions for America’s nonprofits this year in a webinar I did last week with my friends at Green Hasson Janks Accountants (so there is a lot of tax stuff discussed, too): https://www.greenhassonjanks.com/blog/nonprofit/nonprofit-webinar-experts-discuss-ahead-nonprofit-organizations/

When is your nonprofit’s communication considered lobbying under federal tax rules?  A handy infographic from the Alliance for Justice: http://ow.ly/DqSS30az5xr

Funders are fighting fake news, but must do more to address the climate crisis (2 links): New Nonprofit Consortium will Focus on Countering Fake News and Building Trust in Media   It’s crunch time for climate philanthropy. What should...