There are some big differences—and striking similarities—between charitable and political fundraising: http://thirdsectorcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/LBBJ-Column-154-Political-Fundraising.pdf

The head of the National Council of Nonprofits makes a compelling case for the importance of getting out the vote: https://www.philanthropy.com/article/Opinion-Nonprofits-Must-Lead/237770?cid=cpfd_home

Philanthropy as a civic pump primer—how foundation investments paid off 30 to 1 in Detroit: http://philanthropynewsdigest.org/news/philanthropy-has-3-billion-impact-on-detroit-economy-report-finds?utm_campaign=news%7C2016-09-15&utm_source=pnd&utm_medium=email

A comparison of the Clinton & Trump foundations from the raters in chief themselves—Guidestar: ...

Guidestar’s 2016 Nonprofit Compensation Report says women CEO’s make less than men:https://nonprofitquarterly.org/2016/09/14/guidestar-issues-new-nonprofit-compensation-report/?utm_source=Daily+Newswire&utm_campaign=bd5c03c431-Daily_Digest_23929_14_2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_94063a1d17-bd5c03c431-12442753

Is your nonprofit looking for a good consultant (like me)? Ten good traits to look for when choosing the right one: https://www.philanthropy.com/article/10-Traits-of-a-Great/190669?cid=pt&utm_source=pt&utm_medium=en&elqTrackId=1402ce26ba7943928c5064c8a0344d4d&elq=e58824aa676f40438c4ae94d8cbc353f&elqaid=10683&elqat=1&elqCampaignId=4033

Compared to other nonprofit board chairs?  Check out this study: http://boardresearch.strikingly.com/?utm_content=1139698c819f41acbcc24a5b84af7be5&utm_campaign=Largest%20National%20Research%20Study%20About%20the%20Perceptions%20of%20Board%20Chairs&utm_source=Robly.com&utm_medium=email

A consortium of four big foundations will fund the improvement of “modest civic assets” in four US cities by supporting a variety of smaller, community-based nonprofits and programs:  http://www.citylab.com/work/2016/09/creating-sustainable-cities-by-reimagining-the-civic-commons/499079/

Donald Trump wants to end the IRS ban on political endorsements by tax-exempt organizations: http://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-pushes-to-repeal-little-used-ban-on-church-endorsements-1473413403

4 basic concepts to think about when crafting your nonprofit’s strategy for sustainability and effectiveness: http://ssir.org/articles/entry/four_approaches_to_nonprofit_sustainability

Everyone talks about Millennials & Boomers as donors & volunteers, but the emerging group to watch is Generation X: http://www.pamelasgrantwritingblog.com/PDFDownloads/Generation%20X%20Comes%20of%20Age%20as%20Donors%20With%20Big%20Potential%20-%20The%20Chronicle%20of%20Philanthropy.pdf

Is your nonprofit ready, willing and able to engage in advocacy?  Take Bolder Advocacy’s ACTQuick test and find out:  http://bolderadvocacy.org/tools-for-effective-advocacy/evaluating-advocacy/act-quick