If your nonprofit takes money from political types and engages in controversial work, it could cost you—my Nonprofit Quarterly newswire today:  https://nonprofitquarterly.org/2017/09/21/bad-nonprofit-business-model-relying-support-adversary/?utm_source=Daily+Newswire&utm_campaign=7f0461d84f-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_9_21&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_94063a1d17-7f0461d84f-12442753

One, a kit from Social Solutions & two, the future of philanthropy in LA from Green Hasson Janks:...

Can philanthropy & charity replace government poverty and social programs? Somewhat, but certainly not completely: http://thehill.com/opinion/finance/351180-unlike-politicians-americans-dont-believe-nonprofits-address-the-needs-of-the

Seven Success Factors for Adopting an Advocacy Strategy—and remember, it enhances fundraising: http://www.lapiana.org/Portals/0/Documents/Seven%20Success%20Factors%20for%20Adopting%20an%20Advocacy%20Strategy%208.10.17.pdf?ver=2017-09-14-142246-993

The Federal budget and the 2020 Census are covered in the latest edition of Nonprofit Advocacy Matters: https://www.councilofnonprofits.org/civicrm/mailing/view?reset=1&id=932

Good infographic that looks at some important global giving trends for 2017—children and youth is the top cause for most donors:  http://givingreport.ngo/infographics.html