The LA Times’ new owner (and we should all be thankful that our city’s paper is returning to local ownership, hoping for the best) has generated some controversy with his philanthropic activities:...
The Chronicle of Philanthropy’s Top 50
Billionaire tech pioneers led a near-record year of giving by America’s super-rich in 2017, even as the country wrestled with income equality exacerbated by the wealth amassed by these same philanthropists: ...
Annual Communications Plan
Time to think through and create a well written and compelling annual communications plan that will enhance fundraising and advocacy for your nonprofit:...
A Long Overdue Focus
Recent events and conversations have spurred interest in coverage of rising activism by women in nonprofit advocacy and philanthropy, as well as political engagement; 3 examples: http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2018/02/02/why-rich-women-support-womens-and-girls-causes https://philanthropywomen.org/womens-funds/funders-step-help-women-lead-america/?platform=hootsuite...
Nonprofit Advocacy Matters
The latest on the federal budget follies and key state and local issues from the National Council of Nonprofits: https://www.councilofnonprofits.org/civicrm/mailing/view?reset=1&id=1213
Advocacy in Action
Arts nonprofits are often leaders when it comes to nonprofit advocacy—here’s a good example from Virginia: http://www.richmond.com/news/virginia/government-politics/general-assembly/virginia-arts-advocates-push-for-support-at-the-capitol/article_a4b8b94e-a9e3-5a16-a630-1b6d964b2247.html