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Nonprofit Legal Compliance in an Unfriendly Political Environment

NonProfit Quarterly

Ensure activities are operated consistent with all applicable laws , including Section 501c3 of the Internal Revenue Code and any licensing, registration, zoning, and contractual requirements. Public charities can engage in many pro-democracy activities , including get-out-the-vote drives and voter registration drives.

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The Perils of Black Leadership

NonProfit Quarterly

from Pixabay Race plays an outsized role in how people experience leadership, with White leaders widely considered to be the norm. 1] In spite of the salience of race in the experience of leadership, there is not much study of the Black leadership experience. Image Credit: Van3ssa ?

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Making History: 10 Black Women Leaders Inspire With Advice, Purpose, Action

Fundraising Leadership

Women in The Workplace Report shows, Women remain underrepresented across the pipeline, a gender gap that persists regardless of race and ethnicity. The forecast predicts it will take 48 more years for the representation of white women and women of color in senior leadership to reflect their share of the U.S population.

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20 Leaders Selected for 2023 Advancing Racial Equity on Nonprofit Boards Fellowship

NonProfit Leadership Center

Even though that number has increased over the years, she continued to see a lack of representation at the C-suite and senior leadership levels of organizations. "I I know there are individuals like me who are qualified to be in leadership positions in the community. I found myself constantly asking why they weren't there.

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What to know about U.S. nonprofit sector demographics 

Candid

nonprofit sector—in terms of race/ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and disability status? How does leadership diversity vary by organization size, revenue, subsector, and state? This suggests that the racial leadership gap is especially large for larger organizations.” What’s the demographic composition of the U.S.

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BIPOC Leadership Challenges: 26 Tips To Increase Accessibility Across The Nonprofit Sector

Bloomerang

Understanding the challenges BIPOC leadership face in the nonprofit sector One of the primary challenges BIPOC leaders face is limited access to funding.As For example, the National Council of Nonprofits offers a range of resources, including information on board diversity and inclusion , as well as leadership development programs.

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“Seeding by ceding”: What we know about the latest group of organizations funded by MacKenzie Scott

Candid

In terms of subjects and activities being supported, arts and culture rose to the top of the list, followed by philanthropic and nonprofit management, community and economic development, and education. . But it does demonstrate a willingness to be examined and signals accountability, leadership, and trust. Conclusion .