Middle-Class Blues

Posted by on Nov 18, 2016

“As wealth concentrates in fewer hands, so does philanthropic giving and power:” http://www.marketwatch.com/story/struggling-middle-class-americans-are-giving-less-to-charity-2016-11-17

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Good for Business?

Posted by on Nov 17, 2016

Forbes Magazine’s rather upbeat take on the impact of a Trump presidency on America’s nonprofits & social entrepreneurs: http://www.forbes.com/sites/devinthorpe/2016/11/15/trumps-election-impact-nonprofits-social-entrepreneurs/#c904fff71b90

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More Post Election Prognostications

Posted by on Nov 17, 2016

The National Council of Nonprofits weighs in on how the election results could change charity and philanthropy—and it’s all about advocacy: https://www.councilofnonprofits.org/trends-policy-issues/the-2016-elections-impact-the-work-of-charitable-nonprofits

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More Reactions to the Election

Posted by on Nov 17, 2016

Will a Trump presidency spur increased fundraising by environmental nonprofits?  These advocates and my environmental clients think so: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-11-16/environmental-donors-pledge-cash-at-frantic-pace-after-trump-win?cmpid=yhoo.hosted

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Are You Resilient?

Posted by on Nov 16, 2016

Is your nonprofit ready to deal with the new normal?  It starts with some introspection by your board of directors: https://nonprofitquarterly.org/2016/11/16/turbulence-ahead-10-questions-nonprofit-boards-urgently-ask-answer/?utm_source=Daily+Newswire&utm_campaign=82e9ff29ec-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2016_11_11&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_94063a1d17-82e9ff29ec-12442753

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A Tale of Woe

Posted by on Nov 16, 2016

Here’s a public-private partnership that didn’t turn out so well—transparency & accountability is key to success: http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-fair-audit-20161110-story.html

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And Not the Last Either

Posted by on Nov 15, 2016

Two more nonprofit/philanthropic reactions to Trump’s election: https://www.philanthropy.com/article/Opinion-In-the-Trump-Era/238408?cid=pt&utm_source=pt&utm_medium=en&elqTrackId=a45d6a0187e14e978deb027f02045791&elq=cc2b0ebc4e0b4a419e2208bb62ce31b9&elqaid=11490&elqat=1&elqCampaignId=4501...

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NYT

Posted by on Nov 15, 2016

The New York Times Giving section is a great resource for nonprofit and philanthropy leaders:  http://www.nytimes.com/issue/giving/2016/11/06/giving-motivation-philanthropy

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Rage Donating

Posted by on Nov 15, 2016

A new fundraising platform tailor made for advocacy nonprofits: https://nonprofitquarterly.org/2016/11/15/new-form-donor-motivation-rage-donating/?utm_source=Daily+Newswire&utm_campaign=a7759b10bf-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2016_11_11&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_94063a1d17-a7759b10bf-12442753

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Go Short

Posted by on Nov 14, 2016

There is nothing less appealing than a dense and wordy nonprofit annual report:  http://www.nonprofitmarketingguide.com/blog/2016/11/14/why-you-should-go-short-with-your-nonprofits-annual-report/

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The Estate Tax

Posted by on Nov 14, 2016

How might Trump’s tax code changes impact the charitable deduction?  http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/12/your-money/trump-changes-tax-codes-may-encourage-dynastic-wealth.html?elqTrackId=a09317913428447d82c69f45a8e93a3e&elq=146763e5dc684029b46ed5ff0272fb0d&elqaid=11474&elqat=1&elqCampaignId=4491&_r=0

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Nonprofit Advocacy Matters

Posted by on Nov 14, 2016

The latest from the National Council of Nonprofits on a very significant Election Day: https://www.councilofnonprofits.org/civicrm/mailing/view?reset=1&id=393

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