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What Are You Bringing to 2025 and Leaving Behind in 2024? Here’s What Your Grantees Are Saying

A new year is often a moment to pause and reflect — about what we’ve been doing well that we’d…

Exclusive Opportunities: One-Off Matching Gift Programs

In the world of nonprofit fundraising, matching gift programs are a particularly invaluable tool for amplifying donations. But while many nonprofits are…

IRS Warns Taxpayers About Fraudulent Charitable LLC Schemes – Charity Lawyer Blog

The IRS has issued a warning to taxpayers about a surge in fraudulent tax schemes involving donations of ownership in…

Understanding Charitable Sales Promotions: A Guide for Nonprofits and Businesses – Charity Lawyer Blog

Charitable sales promotions, also known as cause-related marketing or commercial c0-ventures, are powerful tools for nonprofits and businesses. These arrangements…

Editor’s Picks: The Best of the CEP Blog in 2024

In the final weeks of a year, when content calendars slow and we collectively begin to reflect on the year…

Bold Leadership and Uncommon Decency: In Memory of Mike Bailin

When I first met Michael Bailin in the office of the Edna McConnell Clark Foundation (EMCF) in New York in…

Maximizing Your Nonprofit’s Impact: 3 Surefire Strategies

Your nonprofit works to make a difference in the lives of its beneficiaries every day, whether you’re focused on finding…

Do Charities Need to Register to Lobby? – Charity Lawyer Blog

Charities play a vital role in advocating for policy changes that align with their missions, but many leaders forget or…

Thanks (Again) for the Memories: 10 Reasons to Look Back on 2024 With Gratitude and Optimism

When putting together year-end lists, it’s hard to avoid a slight feeling of déjà vu; after all, you’re not only…

How Data-Informed Philanthropy Can Close the Giving Gap for Women and Girls

Philanthropic funding for organizations dedicated to women and girls has consistently remained below two percent of total charitable giving since…