Remember that book? One key lesson — always say “thank you.” Some tips here on how your nonprofit should be thanking your donors — it’s not rocket science and can be lots of fun: https://learn.networkforgood.com/chronicle-eblast-113017-donor-thank-you-guide-registration-page.html?utm_medium=3paemail&utm_source=chronphil&utm_campaign=stock__the-complete-donor-thank-you-guide-2017

Giving Tuesday was a big hit, as a report says that 96% of Americans plan to make a charitable donation by the end of the year or have already done so:  https://www.bizjournals.com/bizwomen/news/latest-news/2017/11/nearly-every-american-is-giving-to-charitythis.html

In this age of mega-donations, what can cities do to encourage philanthropic gifts that can be more broadly shared with communities that need them most?  How do we get big donors beyond museums, concert venues and flagship parks into neighborhoods? https://www.citylab.com/equity/2017/11/the-problem-with-urban-philanthropy/546860/

2018 Federal budget cuts, accounting standards changes, and changes in healthcare policy—a good overview of how Federal policy changes in 2018 will impact your nonprofit:...

One key role in the relationship between state and local government and community-based nonprofits is regulation; imposing accountability on bad actors (2 examples): http://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/California-attorney-general-investigating-12380481.php http://www.dentonrc.com/news/denton/2017/11/27/denton-city-governments-investigation-parks-foundation-following-money-trail

Nice example of a small foundation funding systemic change and the battle against income inequality in the Trump Era:  https://www.insidephilanthropy.com/home/2017/11/28/unrigging-the-rules-arca-foundation-structural-inequality-grants

Millions in public funding for a group of L.A. County nonprofits:  https://lbpost.com/news/2000011821-nonprofits-countywide-receive-7-4-million-in-grants-to-provide-immigrants-with-legal-representation

Lots going on, as reported in the Chronicle of Philanthropy—and another story about those nonprofits already “over” it: https://www.philanthropy.com/article/Follow-Giving-Tuesday-All-Day/241877?elqTrackId=f7ed216ae65d476394354e9f23ca915f&elq=df6fa4a732ec4a59a8281781d87665f8&elqaid=16846&elqat=1&elqCampaignId=7300...

Some fascinating trends in global giving in 2017, and the first of an endless stream of prediction pieces for 2018: 25 Must-Know Global Trends in Giving 5 Nonprofit Trends to Keep in Mind for...

Second thoughts on Giving Tuesday, good and bad—and some last-minute tips for successful year-end charity appeals: Is Giving Tuesday a Wash for Small Nonprofits or a Forum for Experimentation?...

The latest developments on the tax policy changes being considered in Congress—opinion pieces from the National Council of Nonprofits and the NY Times:...

Here’s what happens when a big foundation needs legislative relief from politicians:  https://www.politico.com/agenda/story/2017/11/24/newmans-own-tax-break-000585