The Many Paths to Launching and Scaling a Collaborative Fund
Funders have long encouraged collaboration among their grantees, but historically they have been far less enthusiastic about collaborating with each…
Creating a Sustainable Revenue Model for Your Association
According to the 2024 Association Benchmarking Report by Naylor Association Solutions and Association Adviser, 65% of respondents indicated generating non-dues…
In Discussion: ‘Partnering for Progress,’ a New Report on European Philanthropy
In the following conversation, Natalia Kiryttopoulou, lead for global assessment and advisory services at CEP, discusses just-released research on European…
3 Text Message Opt-In Tips for Nonprofits to Boost Support
Whether you’re looking to earn donations, find volunteers, or recruit new members, text messages are a great way to stay in…
Philanthropy Is Changing — Governance Must Change, Too
Philanthropy is more needed than ever, but without governance that reflects today’s complexity, it risks losing its relevance. In a…
Grassroots Groups Aren’t a Risk — They’re the Sure Bet: Insights From a Frontline Funder
As the leader of a frontline-accountable intermediary, I’m hearing story after story from the ground: promised federal funds permanently or…
Florida’s New Foreign Donor Law: A Warning Shot for the Nonprofit Sector – Charity Lawyer Blog
Effective July 1, 2025, Florida is rolling out a sweeping new law that could have a serious impact on charities…
What Nonprofits Should Know About Congressional “Subpoenas” – Charity Lawyer Blog
The headlines are alarming. “Senator Demands Documents from Nonprofits Over Protests.” The letters are formal, printed on Senate letterhead, and…
Belaboring the Change: What If Funder Organizing Learned from Worker Power Building?
“Philanthropy is where organizers go to retire.” For those of us who transition into the world of charitable giving from…
How Tax-Exempt Organizations Can Support Advocacy Without Risking Their Status – Charity Lawyer Blog
1. Civil Disobedience and Tax-Exempt Status The IRS has long held that organizations engaged in illegal activity or activity contrary…