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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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Nonprofit Radio for April 24, 2023: Technology Governance

Tony Martignetti

Maureen Wallbeoff: Technology Governance Sounds boring. But Maureen Wallbeoff brings her energy and lightness to help us understand the symptoms of unmanaged tech; the value of a technology governance group; and strategies for easing common technology pain points. In anyone else’s hands, it might be.

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An Experimental Approach to Early-Stage Nonprofit Governance

Stanford Social Innovation Review

The ultimate success of these young nonprofits—their ability to fulfill their missions—will depend on many things, but good governance is among the most important. This includes the value of experimentation. Here’s a closer look at each of these five lessons.

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Comment on 5 Ways to Follow Up with Your Donors When They are Unresponsive by Mark Branch

Amy Eisenstein

I don’t feel valued at all! I asked to see their governing documents and financial statements a week ago and haven’t heard back. All I want is to have a voice to see how my donations are being utilized. Very disappointed! Any advice?

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Post-Election Reflections for Nonprofit Leaders

NonProfit Leadership Center

Nonprofits can do with efficiency and effectiveness what governments cannot always accomplish. Hosting open forums or small listening sessions can provide a platform for people to share their thoughts and concerns and remind them that we value their voices and perspectives. In what ways can we hold space for our teams?

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Making Policy Work for Rural Communities: The Value of Community Voice

NonProfit Quarterly

Outlining Key Investment Gaps in Rural America Nearly nine out of 10 of the nation’s persistent poverty counties are rural , and they face chronic underinvestment by government, philanthropy, and the private sector. Federal policy, which is often implemented through state governments, adds layers of complication.

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The IRS and ‘Churches’ That Aren’t Really Churches

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

How the government can stop the IRS from treating advocacy groups with a “biblical worldview” like real churches By Lloyd Hitoshi Mayer Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Uniformed members of Trail Life USA present the colors at the Family Research Council’s 2018 Values Voter Summit.