How did we use private resources for public benefit in 2016?  How will we in 2017?  http://www.grantcraft.org/assets/content/resources/blueprint_2017final.pdf?_ga=1.93226331.716045008.1482258657

Your nonprofit has the right and responsibility to take positions on Pres. Trump’s appointments: http://harmoncurran.com/?fuseaction=eUpdate.getArchives&newsletter_id=165&sthash.S5zIbTa4.ZZFTRBuX.mjjo

A legal fund for immigrants facing deportation:  http://philanthropynewsdigest.org/news/public-private-partnership-launches-10-million-immigrant-rights-fund?utm_campaign=news%7C2016-12-21&utm_source=pnd&utm_medium=email

Most foundations believe it’s possible for them to make a difference in society, but few believe they are currently reaching their potential: http://research.effectivephilanthropy.org/the-future-of-foundation-philanthropy?portalId=1615425&hsFormKey=56acbaa74c967909df8c65629dc06398&submissionGuid=9469286f-a754-4661-b289-1c3834d5d52d#module_14774085226752127

Forbes Magazine profiles “Big Bet Philanthropy” and its impact on America’s charities: http://www.forbes.com/sites/kerryadolan/2016/11/30/big-bet-philanthropy-solving-social-problems/#419c697c3999

One in four Americans plans to increase support for nonprofits & charities as a result of the presidential election:  http://www.thenonprofittimes.com/news-articles/election-prompts-donors-give/

A report from the National Center for Responsive Philanthropy says America’s foundations have failed to fund social justice efforts targeting vulnerable populations—among their recommendations are a much greater investment in advocacy and civil engagement: ...

“Many philanthropists have adopted grantmaking practices that . . . perpetuate the unequal distribution of funds:” https://ssir.org/articles/entry/eliminating_implicit_bias_in_grantmaking_practice

The latest from Nonprofit Vote—a 2016 retrospective: https://t.e2ma.net/message/p1d5s/x34lkb

Maybe it’s theoretical gobbledygook, but a well-articulated Theory of Change can inspire donors and generate results: http://www.socialvelocity.net/2016/03/5-benefits-of-a-nonprofit-theory-of-change-slideshare/?utm_source=Social+Velocity&utm_campaign=3033e5d942-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2775777e-3033e5d942-51663725

A culture of philanthropy at your nonprofit is not enough to achieve financial sustainability, but it’s a start: http://www.socialvelocity.net/2016/03/a-nonprofit-culture-of-philanthropy-is-not-enough/?utm_source=Social+Velocity&utm_campaign=3033e5d942-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2775777e-3033e5d942-51663725

The challenges of small shop fundraising—call me and I can help you address them: http://www.nonprofitpro.com/post/will-next-development-director-first-10th/