The nonprofit industry actually grew during the Great Recession: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2016/03/02/the-industry-that-adds-jobs-throughout-a-recession-but-makes-no-profits/?elqTrackId=bbc54964c1c145c3ae9e857928f90ef8&elq=798eb096ebc84a1e9dc92505f4a2eb8b&elqaid=8145&elqat=1&elqCampaignId=2595

Good story about a group of funders and advocates who have been tracking policy-making at the state level: http://ssir.org/articles/entry/statehouse_scrutiny?utm_source=Enews&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=SSIR_Now&utm_content=Title

The latest from Nonprofit Vote:  https://t.e2ma.net/message/x306p/x34lkb

Some good governance advice for nonprofit boards, and good governance is the foundation of success:...

Amidst a budget crisis in Louisiana, a group urges lawmakers to rein in local tax breaks for nonprofits: http://theadvocate.com/news/neworleans/neworleansnews/15058453-184/amid-budget-crisis-in-louisiana-group-urges-lawmakers-to-rein-in-local-tax-breaks-for-nonprofits

Is a private nonprofit established by a government program to distribute public funds subject to sunshine laws?  http://www.pennlive.com/news/2016/03/impact_harrisburg_legal_fight.html

Grant funding for LGBTQ issues in America reached a record high in 2014, says this report:  http://www.lgbtfunders.org/files/2014_Tracking_Report.pdf?utm_medium=email&utm_source=pnd&utm_campaign=pndnews20160301

Because politicians propose invasive legislation such as limits on executive director compensation:  http://www.beckershospitalreview.com/compensation-issues/conn-legislation-proposes-capping-nonprofit-hospital-ceo-pay-at-500k.html

What do successful nonprofits get right about marketing to stakeholders and donors?  http://www.slideshare.net/kivilm/what-successful-nonprofits-get-right-about-marketing-and-fundraising

Some good advice here on how nonprofit coalitions and associations can better engage their supporters and stakeholders: http://www.socialfish.org/2016/02/defining-member-engagement/?utm_source=SocialFish+Subscribers&utm_campaign=0a0ad8591e-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_ca3a51b877-0a0ad8591e-412950897

The single most important piece of advice for nonprofit fundraising—build a sustained relationship with your donors: http://www.bethkanter.org/date-your-donor/

How do great nonprofits inspire donors and focus their marketing messsages? http://www.envisionnonprofit.com/our-blog/180-nonprofit-strategic-plan