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Why the Threats Against Nonprofit Tax Status Are Unprecedented

NonProfit Quarterly

Theres more philanthropic funding of these organizations, theres more public fundingat least until recentlyso the number of these organizations has risen steadily, particularly in the last 40 to 50 years, said Stephen Smith, former executive director of the American Political Science Association, in an interview with NPQ.

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Building Community Through Soccer: Maigan T. Bridgette’s Story at Sporting Kansas City

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

With a passion for political science and social justice, she initially envisioned a career in law but found herself drawn to the nonprofit sector. One of the standout initiatives is the Volunteer Time Off (VTO) program, where Sporting associates are encouraged to dedicate their time to local 501(c)(3) organizations.

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Webinar: 10 Ways to Supercharge Your Online Fundraising Campaigns

Care2

Prior to this, Ghazal worked at the award-winning public relations firm Hayes & Associates as a development consultant leading event fundraising efforts. Ghazal is a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals and a founding member of the Young Humanitarian Circle at Refugees International.

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How to Confront the Affordability Crisis: Use the Ballot to Raise Wages

NonProfit Quarterly

The partners include a range of organizations, including SEIU District 1199 , the Ohio Education Association , Ohio Organizing Collaborative , Red Wine and Blue , Ohio Voice , Policy Matters Ohio , and Ohio Working Families Party, as well as One Fair Wage. Nearly a million Ohio workers would receive a raise through this ballot measure.

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Webinar: Monthly Donors, Social Media, and Cross-Channel Integration: Critical Tactics to Boost Your Fundraising in 2013

Care2

Paul’s background in the nonprofit world not only includes consulting, but he has also held marketing and fundraising positions at the YMCA, Catholic Near East Welfare Association (CNEWA), and Pontifical Mission. He also ran his own Internet marketing business working with brands such as VitaminWater and SmartWater.

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Power To Her: Women Taking Action To Change What’s Needed

Fundraising Leadership

genderequality #representation ” Read more in Take The Lead on women in office Later stepping to the stage was Sara Nelson, international president of Association of Flight Attendants, AFA-SWA, AFL-CIO, who quoted Mother Jones from 100 years ago who said, “No matter what the fight, don’t be ladylike.” This matters to all of us.”

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Getting to Know Our Consultants: Christy Gilmour

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

I decided to return home to Chicago, where I worked for a city/county health initiative promoting community health, worked with the YMCA Metro Chicago, where I oversaw strategic planning, and then worked in patient and orthopedic advocacy for a specialty medical association. What services are your specialty? Three: Fund development.