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Calling All Donors (and Would-Be Donors): The Vital US Nonprofit Sector Is Under Threat and Must Be Protected

NonProfit Quarterly

households giving to charitable organizations has fallen from two thirds in 2000 to just 47 percent in 2020, the most recent year from which data on giving participation levels is available. Belief in the power of community organizations to do good isnt partisan. Lets start with the drop in rates of giving to nonprofits.

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How to Fix the Nation’s DAF System—a $250 Billion Question

NonProfit Quarterly

There is no question that support for the established treatment of DAFs is very strong among the businesses, trade associations, and professionals that profit from it. Accountants and attorneys would likely see changing tax treatment as an administrative nightmare. This could be done in such a way as to protect anonymous givers” (2).

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Study: 2.9% of Philanthropy In US Supports Organizations Serving Communities of Color

NonProfit PRO

hide(); }});--> The inaugural Communities of Color Index (CCI) is a systematically generated landscape of charitable organizations dedicated to communities of color in the United States. population as of the 2020 Census, the CCI shows that organizations serving communities of color received $16.0 addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("pid",

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IRS Weakens Johnson Amendment—Nonprofits Push Back

NonProfit Quarterly

But the implications may go far beyond that, say nonprofit sector leaders, who warn that the blurring of the longstanding line separating nonprofits from politics could erode decades of public trust in charitable organizations, allow even more “dark money” to flow into politics via nonprofits, and potentially reshape American politics.

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In Defense of Philanthropic Freedom

Stanford Social Innovation Review

We’ve seen similar efforts to regulate, exclude, and intimidate nonprofit organizations from previous administrations, members of Congress, and others in positions of political authority. million charitable organizations contributing well over $1 trillion in goods and services every year.

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Here’s Why YOU Should Plan a Tournament for Your Next Fundraiser!

Get Fully Funded

Pickleball is fundraising gold for your organization. This rapid growth presents a unique opportunity for charitable organizations to capitalize on the sport’s popularity. How to Plan, Run, and Organize Your Tournament Proper planning will help maximize your event’s profits!

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A Guide to Form 990: FAQs and 3 Best Practices for Success

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

All registered 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organizations are required to file a Form 990 annually. Although 501(c)(3) organizations are tax-exempt, Form 990 is a way for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to assess how much money the organization has earned over the course of their fiscal year. Form 990 FAQs.

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