If your nonprofit or coalition makes the segue from issues advocacy to actual campaigning (most likely regarding a ballot measure), here are the questions you should ask before you hire a political consulting firm: ...

Less than 1/3 of nonprofits have a written social media strategy but almost all say it’s an effective tool (primarily Facebook) for brand awareness—over 70% say it’s effective for online fundraising, while 80% say it’s effective for recruiting volunteers: http://www.thenonprofittimes.com/news-articles/facebook-twitter-lead-npo-social-media-worldwide/

Trump’s budget is a mixed bag, so some nonprofits could see increases for the first time since the early Obama stimulus years, while others will see big cuts to their programs—but Congress has the final word (2 links): Federal Dysfunction Results in Surprise End to Austerity Era...

Southern and Red states have the highest ratios of adjusted gross income given to charity, as well as the highest participation in volunteer activities, according to this study:  http://www.rawhide.org/blog/infographics/charitable-giving-map/

Interesting piece that looks at the philanthropy of two titans of industry in America—about 100 years apart: https://www.geekwire.com/2018/andrew-carnegie-set-stage-bill-gates-give-away-fortune-changed-philanthropy-forever/

Until recently, it was unthinkable that newspapers would become major recipients of charitable subsidies. But as newsroom layoffs continue with no apparent end, increasingly they are seeking philanthropic support, and the nonprofit world is delivering: https://www.cjr.org/local_news/newspapers-philanthropy.php