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Critical Nonprofit Policy Issues the Next President and Congress Will Face

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Chief among them are the expansion of the charitable tax deduction and the 1969 law governing foundations. By Ben Gose Chronicle Illustration; Photo by Julia Schmalz Chief among them are the expansion of the charitable tax deduction and the 1969 law governing foundations.

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What Was the Philanthropic Pluralism Manifesto Really About?

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Craig Kennedy A recent call by philanthropy leaders for greater civility and respect of those with different views appears to be an opening response to critics, especially those in Congress, who want to reform laws governing the field.

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Corporate Partnerships & The Law: Contracts ??

Selfish Giving

requested guidance on in the Selfish Giving / Accelerist Partnership Law Survey you completed last spring. Corporate Partnerships & The Law: Contracts 1. UBIT is the subject of the next post in this “Corporate Partnerships & The Law” series, so stay tuned.) State Law Required Provisions. Return Benefits.

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How New California Regulations Impact Digital Fundraising for Nonprofits

NonProfit PRO

A new California law aims to bring more transparency to digital fundraising as a whole. Let’s explore the aspects of the California law, how it impacts social media platforms, the implications for nonprofits that land on a block list and the steps a nonprofit needs to take to avoid non-compliance.

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Corporate Partnerships & The Law: Registration & Reporting Requirements ??

Selfish Giving

requested guidance on in the Selfish Giving / Accelerist Partnership Law Survey you completed last spring. A company that conducts this type of charitable sales promotion is regulated under state charitable solicitation laws as a “commercial co-venturer” (“CCV”). [1] Law § 171-a(6). New York Exec.

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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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Learning That Changes Lives: Local Leader Shares Journey to Nonprofit Success

NonProfit Leadership Center

After studying finance in college and then receiving her law degree from Florida State University, Erin practiced law for 13 years — first as in-house counsel for a multi-family housing company, then in private practice at a law firm, and finally as a prosecutor at the state attorney’s office.