Just because a social change movement wins a big victory doesn’t mean philanthropy should move on to other causes: http://nonprofitquarterly.org/2016/04/29/close-up-shop-and-go-elsewhere-a-case-study-for-philanthropy-on-what-to-do-when-we-win/?utm_source=Daily+Newswire&utm_campaign=88277dd564-Daily_Digest_22984_29_2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_94063a1d17-88277dd564-12442753

The New Jersey legislature is considering a deduction for charitable contributions on the state’s income tax: http://www.njspotlight.com/stories/16/04/28/could-democrats-cut-a-deal-on-state-tax-deduction-for-charitable-contributions/

Can community foundations provide deeper support for community organizing by more creatively engaging donors and being a more visible advocate for change?  Here’s a case study from the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy: http://us6.campaign-archive2.com/?u=44c775c8fb&id=7f74d73563&e=6137eb29e1

What the hell is “Theory of Change” in the nonprofit world anyway?  https://www.compasspoint.org/blog/what-theory-change-and-how-can-you-use-it

It’s important for “friends of” nonprofits to have close working relationships with local government, but not too close:   http://www.nj.com/mercer/index.ssf/2016/04/nonprofit_at_center_of_corruption_probe_has_strong.html

The Coast Guard conveys an iconic New England lighthouse to a private community-based nonprofit: https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2016/04/26/care-iconic-falmouth-lighthouse-transferred-community/9L01i9PLaBRP0ZM9sJeMFJ/story.html

The nonprofit sector is perfectly situated to help us transition to a different economy in the 21st Century: http://nonprofitquarterly.org/2016/04/27/the-sustainability-prerogative-nonprofits-in-the-future-of-our-economy/?utm_source=Daily+Newswire&utm_campaign=a7a0f5daf1-Daily_Digest_22964_27_2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_94063a1d17-a7a0f5daf1-12442753

Long but useful study of how a bunch of small nonprofits made the most of social media for advocacy & fundraising: http://nonprofitquarterly.org/2016/04/25/social-media-effectiveness-for-public-engagement-an-example-of-small-nonprofits/?utm_source=Daily+Newswire&utm_campaign=457086ef37-Daily_Digest_22944_25_2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_94063a1d17-457086ef37-12442753

How often should you send email?  http://empowernonprofits.com/how-often-nonprofits-should-send-email/

Portland OR’s plan to outsource community health services to a local nonprofit clinic encounters pushback:  http://www.pressherald.com/2016/04/21/hearing-on-portland-budget-that-would-close-india-street-clinic-draws-dozens/

Nonprofit robocall etiquette and handling foundation grants that prohibit advocacy—from the Alliance for Justice: Robocall/Text Me (Maybe): Nonprofits and the Rules of Telecommunications A Call for Unrestrictive Grant Agreement Language...

The new minimum wage law in Maryland means that social service agencies that pay “subminimum” wages to disabled client workers won’t be able to do that any longer:  http://thinkprogress.org/economy/2016/04/20/3771386/maryland-ban-subminimum-wage/