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When to Call It Quits

Stanford Social Innovation Review

As the Nicaraguan government tightened its grip on authoritarian rule, it was threatened by civil society organizations who possess the power to hold them accountable, receiving funds they do not control and investing those funds in services that preserve human rights, protect democracy, and empower individuals.

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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. Actual law enforcement looked the other way.

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Get Inspired: 40 Quotes About Nonprofit Leadership and Fundraising

Nonprofit Fixer

Between board meetings and fundraisers and staff management, it’s easy to forget why we’re working so hard (hint: to change the world!). Between navigating power dynamics, dealing with the fear of making “the ask,” and worrying about cash flow, fundraising can feel overwhelming. They are the donor. They are the donor.

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Can Nonprofits Escape Corporate Capture?

NonProfit Quarterly

Nonprofits are a feature of tax law and corporate governance laws. Whether those revenues are just to portray the executive director as a fundraiser—this is good clout, social capital in this nonprofit world—or is it about the people that [are] being served? AQ: Dean Spade, the lawyer who does trans law, he had a great point.

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ACTION ALERT - TAKE ACTION TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE ACT!

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

Under current law, more than 90% of taxpayers don’t itemize, meaning less than 10% of taxpayers have a tax incentive to increase their donations to important causes. The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act made several changes that hurt the effectiveness of the charitable deduction. million more taxpayers participated.

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Unlocking the Potential of Open 990 Data

Stanford Social Innovation Review

The IRS is currently completing its rollout of the new law. Generate groundbreaking findings on fundraising, volunteers, equity, and management. A researcher at Texas Tech University , for example, explored more than a million e-filed 990s to overturn long-held assumptions about the role of cash in fundraising.

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The Taxman Cometh, Part 1: The Downside of the 2017 Tax Bill for Nonprofits

The Agitator

The new tax law increases the amount you can take as a standard deduction on your taxes. I can’t remember who said it and thus can’t cite it, but there’s a great quote along the lines of “I know that taxes are the price I pay for civilized society and I am honored to pay them. Wish me luck). First, an explanation.