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How to Restore Community Economies: Reestablishing the Right to Associate

NonProfit Quarterly

Decades of policy changes, however, often under the radar, today inhibit many diverse kinds of association. [We We need] the means to build associations that are powerful enough to successfully challenge the economic powers that be. Mutualism is the right to associate let loose in the economy. This must be rectified.

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Focus on Generosity and Building Relationships on Giving Tuesday

Ann Green

In an ideal world Giving Tuesday wouldn’t be associated with political emails and Cyber Monday ads. Given what’s likely in the next administration, nonprofits will need to work harder to combat any government funding cuts and policy changes. Soon we’ll be bombarded with Cyber Monday and Black Friday ads. Your work is important.

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The Nonprofit World Should Embrace, Not Fear, Congressional Interest in Donor Transparency

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Leading nonprofit associations have rejected efforts to expand the rules governing donor privacy. By Craig Kennedy Getty Images Leading nonprofit associations have rejected efforts to expand the rules governing donor privacy. Their concern is misplaced, and the field’s legitimacy is at stake.

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A Grant Program for Black Women Business Owners Is Discriminatory, Appeals Court Rules

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The ruling against the Atlanta-based Fearless Fund is another victory for conservative groups waging a sprawling legal battle against corporate diversity programs.

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Bill Gates Calls for More Aid to Go to Africa and Debt Relief for Burdened Countries

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press NEW YORK Justin Tallis/AP In speaking about the Gates Foundation’s Goalkeeper’s report, published Tuesday, Bill Gates says the richest governments should increase their support for African countries. The report shines a light on countries’ promises to achieve development goals they set in 2015.

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Local Militias Step into Government Gaps

NonProfit Quarterly

Image Credit: Josiah S on istock.com Founded in March 2009, the Oath Keepers are an anti-government far-right militia group comprising former law enforcement, first responders, and former military who pledge to defend the United States against government tyranny at all costs.

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Google Backs Creation of Cybersecurity Clinics With $20 Million Donation

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Glenn Gamboa, Associated Press WASHINGTON Google CEO Sundar Pichai attends a cybersecurity workshop with college students at the company’s Washington, D.C.,