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Nonprofit Legal Compliance in an Unfriendly Political Environment

NonProfit Quarterly

Image Credit: Getty Images on Unsplash Broad segments of the nonprofit sector are concerned about the new presidential administration and the threats it poses to nonprofit organizations. A charity or nonprofits plans can be shut down for a failure to properly register. Dissatisfied employees heighten legal risks.

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Strong boards make strong nonprofits: What you need to know

Candid

A nonprofit is more like a public company than a private enterprise in that it’s governed by a board of directors as well as its executive team. That’s why setting up the board’s structures and bylaws with care is one of the most important things a nonprofit founder can do. How do I find board members?

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How to Interrupt the Public Funds to Private Profits Pipeline: A California Story

NonProfit Quarterly

This happens daily when local governments park public funds in banks. Public funds amounting to billions of dollars are turned into private profits for services using your assets. The Peoples Money for the Peoples Needs What difference could a public bank make? It turns out, quite a lot. It turns out, quite a lot.

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Study Reveals In-Depth Analysis of the State of Global Generosity

NonProfit PRO

The pandemic has catalyzed digital adaptations and climate philanthropy, backed by increased government support for private sector involvement. Recommendations for Enhancing Philanthropy: Legal and Administrative Reforms: Streamlining laws and processes can enhance the operating environment for philanthropy. setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

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A Political Roadmap to Social Housing: How Do We Win?

NonProfit Quarterly

It encompasses co-op, community land trust (CLT), mutual , and public housing, and can include a host of new and existing publicly supported models. As such, it involves dealing with the tensions between homeowners and tenants , the influence of money in politics and housing, and the public resistance to higher taxes and fees.

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What do nonprofits struggle with the most?

Blue Avocado

Nonprofits are crucial for communities, but they face significant hurdles. These organizations face many common challenges like securing sustainable funding, managing volunteer engagement, and navigating internal dynamics that can hinder their vital work. ” — once again, nonprofit leaders came through!

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How Limited Equity Co-ops Can Sustain Affordable Homeownership

NonProfit Quarterly

One tool that is available to nonprofit housing developers to address this situation is the limited equity cooperative (LEC). Policies such as redlining , as highlighted in Richard Rothsteins The Color of Law , created entrenched housing inequities. First, acquisition costs in high-demand areas can be expensive.