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How to Restore Community Economies: Reestablishing the Right to Associate

NonProfit Quarterly

Decades of policy changes, however, often under the radar, today inhibit many diverse kinds of association. [We We need] the means to build associations that are powerful enough to successfully challenge the economic powers that be. Mutualism is the right to associate let loose in the economy. This must be rectified.

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The Government Was Once a Steady Partner for Nonprofits. That's Changing

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press The vast and interconnected set of programs funded by taxpayers has been significantly dismantled in just months, nonprofit leaders, researchers and funders say. And even deeper, permanent cuts are still possible. And even deeper, permanent cuts are still possible.

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Focus on Generosity and Building Relationships on Giving Tuesday

Ann Green

In an ideal world Giving Tuesday wouldn’t be associated with political emails and Cyber Monday ads. Given what’s likely in the next administration, nonprofits will need to work harder to combat any government funding cuts and policy changes. Soon we’ll be bombarded with Cyber Monday and Black Friday ads. Your work is important.

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Who do Americans believe should help people in need? 

Candid

According to a survey conducted in March by the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, about three-quarters of the 1,229 respondents gave at least $1 to charity in the past year. 80% say the government has responsibility for helping people in need Who, then, is responsible for providing assistance?

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Financial Sustainability for Nonprofits: 4 Considerations

Ann Green

These guidelines govern how your team members handle your organization’s funding as they perform their daily tasks. Grants: Government grants, foundation grants, marketing grants. After all, to build up your organization, you first need a solid foundation! Corporate philanthropy: Matching gifts, volunteer grants, sponsorships.

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The Next 4 Years: Tapping Into Nonprofit Expertise

The NonProfit Times

Secretary of Health and Human Service Nancy Brown Chief Executive Officer American Heart Association Under Brown’s leadership as CEO since 2008, the AHA has become a global authority on cardiovascular and brain health as well as overall well-being. She was a member of the American Economic Association’s Executive Committee.

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Finance: AMA Pushes For Charity Care Accountability

The NonProfit Times

Image from [link] Members of the American Medical Association (AMA) voted to support greater oversight of nonprofit hospitals and standardization of charity care policies so financial assistance reaches patients in need. Hospitals are eligible for nonprofit status, which exempts them from income, property, and sales taxes.

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