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With House Passage of 'Stop Terror-Financing Bill,' Charities Fear Being Targeted

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Despite opposition from a wide range of nonprofits, lawmakers in the U.S. House passed a bill designed to give the Treasury Department unilateral authority to strip the tax-exempt status of nonprofits it claims support terrorism. By Alex Daniels Architect of the Capitol Despite opposition from a wide range of nonprofits, lawmakers in the U.S.

Finance 344
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Small Firms Are Still a Big Missed Opportunity in Development Philanthropy

Stanford Social Innovation Review

But when we look at philanthropy in the US and Europe, the list of private foundations that have a primary focus on SME growth is extremely small, just over a dozen. Why is philanthropy still hesitant? Not philanthropy’s problem. Since then that allocation has increased to 3 percent.

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Here’s How Philanthropy Will Fix Declining Empathy

The NonProfit Times

Yet, philanthropy endures. Philanthropy will no longer remain confined to a wealthy elite but will transform into a shared, lived experience for people across the economic spectrum. It will be about embedding philanthropy into the rhythms of life rather than relegating it to occasional gestures.

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Financial Sustainability for Nonprofits: 4 Considerations

Ann Green

In it, include guidance on gift acceptance, conflicts of interest, expense reimbursement, and staff compensation, among other aspects of nonprofit finance. According to Jitasa , most nonprofits start out using the cash accounting method to track their finances—i.e., Methodology. Chief financial officer (CFO).

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A Grant Maker Is Betting a TV Show for Teen Girls Can Help Narrow the STEM Gender Gap

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Lyda Hill Philanthropies is among a growing number of funders turning to "narrative change," a strategy that uses the power of entertainment to shift people's worldview. Lyda Hill Philanthropies is among a growing number of funders turning to "narrative change" strategies that use the power of entertainment to shift people's worldview.

Finance 344
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From Unpaid to Unstoppable: The Rise of the Professional Community Health Worker Movement

Stanford Social Innovation Review

CHW leaders, social innovators, philanthropy, and other civil society actors are partnering with governments to ensure proCHWs are enshrined in national health policy. The coalition is conducting and sharing research with multilateral institutions to secure global guidelines and establish coordinated, robust financing streams.

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Creating a Culture of Data-Driven Philanthropy

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

” This guest post and Anjali’s organization, Nonprofit Finance Fund , may have you re-thinking what the term “bottom line” means for your nonprofit, and therefore how you communicate your effectiveness to your supporters. Guest Post by Anjali Deshmukh of Nonprofit Finance Fund.

Culture 191