The Recession may have hurt philanthropy long-term, and it’s no substitute for government funding of the social safety net: http://www.slate.com/blogs/moneybox/2016/12/05/study_shows_charitable_giving_fell_during_the_great_recession.html?elqTrackId=e14f01a32ea643ba875db928159e663c&elq=b4e7e3065ea14223b145a04962977f40&elqaid=11722&elqat=1&elqCampaignId=4669

The 18-month budget impasse in IL is killing agencies that rely on state funds: https://nonprofitquarterly.org/2016/12/05/18-months-budget-impasse-illinois-stresses-nonprofits-devastates-lives/?utm_source=Daily+Newswire&utm_campaign=0685fc4e8c-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2016_12_5&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_94063a1d17-0685fc4e8c-12442753

Advice that reinforces the fact that successful individual donor fundraising is iterative and all about relationships:  https://www.gailperry.com/5-insanely-successful-ideas-for-getting-the-appointment-with-your-prospect/

This one an insightful look at philanthropy and charity in the “Age of Trump:”  http://www.insidephilanthropy.com/home/2016/11/9/philanthropy-in-the-age-of-trump-five-predictions?utm_source=Social+Velocity&utm_campaign=944c4a96aa-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd2775777e-944c4a96aa-51663725#.WCSSFEhWRRI.twitter?platform=hootsuite

Great FAQ primer on the kind of financial and fundraising issues board members should know about:...

If you fundraise for charity, you probably already know this unfortunate fact: http://www.thenonprofittimes.com/news-articles/revenue-hurt-staff-turnover-aging-donors/

Student loan debt can be forgiven if you work for a nonprofit—and its a great recruitment tool if you’re an employer:  https://www.cbiz.com/insights-resources/details/articleid/4788/appealing-to-student-loan-forgiveness-could-boost-not-for-profit-hiring-prospects-article

As in other cities, New York nonprofit service providers can’t make their government contracts pencil out—my Nonprofit Quarterly newswire today: https://nonprofitquarterly.org/2016/12/01/ny-nonprofits-push-state-cover-costs-living-wage-workers/?utm_source=Daily+Newswire&utm_campaign=6cb6192d66-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2016_12_1&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_94063a1d17-6cb6192d66-12442753

A classic “Koolaide” phenomenon, Giving Tuesday has mixed results and important lessons for nonprofit leaders:  https://nonprofitquarterly.org/2016/12/01/giving-tuesday-sees-slower-growth-wise-nonprofits-will-steward-fundraising-carefully/?utm_source=Daily+Newswire&utm_campaign=6cb6192d66-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2016_12_1&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_94063a1d17-6cb6192d66-12442753

The election is over—now what?  Strike while the iron is hot! The Election Is Over. Now What? Strike while the iron is hot—but do basic advocacy homework...

Mega-gifts, primarily to foundations and higher education, tripled last year: http://www.thenonprofittimes.com/news-articles/1-million-plus-gifts-reportedly-tripled/

An improving economy that benefits the donor class ironically enhances left-of-center charities in the Trump era: http://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/article/how-trumps-election-boosted-some-nonprofits/