The latest analysis and call to action from the National Council of Nonprofits—it’s important to demonstrate opposition to bad policy, but probably not going to make much difference: https://www.councilofnonprofits.org/civicrm/mailing/view?reset=1&id=1150

A high profile progressive California public policy nonprofit gets nailed for failing to disclose donations from entities that appear to benefit from its advocacy efforts; my Nonprofit Quarterly newswire today: https://nonprofitquarterly.org/2017/12/18/watchdogs-donors-say-not/?utm_source=Daily+Newswire&utm_campaign=83de378826-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_12_18&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_94063a1d17-83de378826-12442753

Nonprofit news outlets continue to make their marks on American journalism as its business model morphs—two excellent examples: https://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2017/12/15/us/ap-us-sexual-assault-allegation-kentucky-media.html?elqTrackId=f5940006cdd249d3adce208bdb0731b1&elq=0dde33b5393c4586aa6261ff84e9712b&elqaid=17175&elqat=1&elqCampaignId=7448&_r=1...

And you can easily screw it up, dooming individual fundraising for your nonprofit by expecting too much too soon; some excellent advice and guidance here:  https://www.joangarry.com/first-development-hire/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Hiring+Your+First+Development+Staffer&utm_campaign=Blog%3A+Dev+Mgr+Job

The annual list from the big list maker—United Way is on top again, despite a continued decline in its fortunes:  https://www.forbes.com/sites/williampbarrett/2017/12/13/the-largest-u-s-charities-for-2017/#2509dfe258e1

Four times as much as any other avenue — and half are inspired to give by social media or fundraising events, says this study: http://www.thenonprofittimes.com/news-articles/donors-go-online-also-volunteer-study-shows/