Nonprofits in CT breath a sigh of relief as the state finally adopts a budget funding the programs they rely on: http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Malloy-signs-budget-bill-but-nixes-portions-12320564.php

Donor advised fund manager Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund again claimed the top spot on the Chronicle of Philanthropy’s 400, its annual ranking of charities that raise the most from individuals, foundations, and companies, beating out United Way Worldwide for the second year in a row; social services struggled, but “rage fundraising” by advocacy organizations did well in the aftermath of the 2016 elections:...

There is no better way to do your nonprofit’s year-end donor appeal and pay for your advocacy than with Rage Fundraising: http://mailchi.mp/3a129ee70226/ride-your-donors-rage-into-the-holidays?e=

Free digital advocacy templates for your nonprofit’s social media, email campaigns and website from DC lobbyists:  http://info.cqrollcall.com/eng-digital-advocacy-blueprint-guide-free-download.html?utm_campaign=adv+nurture+fy17&utm_medium=Marketing+Download&utm_source=Marketing+Email&utm_content=&utm_keyword=

From the National Council of Nonprofits—But I still disagree with their position on the Johnson Amendment; I say repeal it!  https://www.councilofnonprofits.org/civicrm/mailing/view?reset=1&id=1002

Spreads to Donor Advised Funds—Charles Schwab reports that both Planned Parenthood & the ACLU have jumped into the top five charities since Donald Trump’s election: https://www.fastcompany.com/40484837/trump-is-inspiring-a-drastic-increase-in-giving-to-progressive-groups?elqTrackId=ef050d23ba6f41a39cf65cba1ab4f8f4&elq=8fa4d899215f4ce58684ff9f54eb4c18&elqaid=16321&elqat=1&elqCampaignId=7052