The Long Arc: Philanthropy’s Role in Nurturing Multiracial Democracy
In times of political turbulence, the impulse to focus solely on immediate challenges is understandable. Yet history reminds us that…
What the Museum of Communism Teaches Us About the Cost of Losing Civil Society – Charity Lawyer Blog
I recently returned from a trip to Czechia, where I had the chance to visit the Museum of Communism in…
The AI Wave is Here – And Too Many Funders Are Standing on the Beach
An education nonprofit uses artificial intelligence (AI) to support k-12 students individually to become stronger writers. A metropolitan county deploys…
Completing an In-Kind Donation Request: Tips for Success
When it comes to supporting a cause, donations aren’t always monetary. In fact, in-kind donations—or contributions of goods or services—can…
Limits of Executive Orders on the Tax-Exempt Status of 501(c) Organizations – Charity Lawyer Blog
In today’s highly politicized environment, executive orders often make headlines. Occasionally, there are claims that executive actions could be used…
Trust, Transparency, and Resilience: How a Multiyear Grants Budget Benefits Grantees and Foundation Staff
Four years ago, the Sewall Foundation decided to tackle an incongruence in our practice of trust-based philanthropy: how to make…
Top Member Recruiting Strategies for 2025 and Beyond
Your association’s success is only as strong as the members who support it. Without them, even the best ideas can…
Spending Stories: Moving from Perpetuity to Purpose
Individualism. Competition. Risk aversion. Short-termism. Scarcity. Presumed expertise. Many of the norms by which philanthropy operates perpetuate the very narratives…
Property Tax Exemptions for Washington Nonprofits – Charity Lawyer Blog
Property tax exemptions for Washington Nonprofits can be confusing. While many nonprofits enjoy federal tax-exempt status, that doesn’t automatically mean…
Positioning and Repositioning: What if What We Inherited Doesn’t Have to Be the Legacy We Leave?
Individualism. Competition. Risk aversion. Short-termism. Scarcity. Presumed expertise. Many of the norms by which philanthropy operates perpetuate the very narratives…