The Case for ‘21st Century Philanthropy’
The Trump administration’s relentless assault on USAID, its attempted freeze of federal funding to U.S. nonprofits, and its stated intentions…
The Imperative of Investing in Black Women’s Leadership
In extremely challenging times — which we are inarguably in for those of us in the social justice nonprofit and…
Charitable Donation Tax Benefits: A Breakdown for Nonprofits
Nonprofit leaders have a lot on their plates, from launching fundraisers to running programs with maximum mission impact. Amid all your…
Navigating Uncertain Times: How Nonprofits Can Prepare for Increased Scrutiny – Charity Lawyer Blog
Nonprofits today are operating in a rapidly shifting environment where legal compliance, government scrutiny, and funding uncertainties are becoming more…
A Time of Crisis: As Nonprofit Leaders Face Extraordinary Challenges, Here’s What They Are Saying
“With funding freezes, the most vulnerable are impacted. We provide vital assistance to people in need of life-saving healthcare, and…
Role of a Fractional CFO in Nonprofit Financial Management
Imagine you run a small nonprofit that just wrapped up its first major fundraising campaign. You pulled in tons of…
Chaos, Cruelty, and Coercion: How Philanthropy Can Respond
Just after executive orders started to flow, I described the Trump administration as seeking to create chaos and cruelty. I…
Context Matters: Funder Perspectives on MacKenzie Scott’s Philanthropy
The Center for Effective Philanthropy’s final report of its three-year study on the impact of MacKenzie Scott’s large, unrestricted gifts…
Multi-State Guidance on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) Employment Initiatives – Charity Lawyer Blog
The Attorneys General from 16 states have issued a public statement affirming that the use of best practices in DEI…
A Margin for Error: How Big Gifts Help Nonprofits Go From Surviving to Thriving
I am still pinching myself from the first gift we received from MacKenzie Scott in December of 2020 — and…