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How Nonprofits Can Navigate Political Engagement and Maintain Public Trust

NonProfit Quarterly

Balancing Free Speech and Nonpartisanship Nevertheless, the prohibition against political campaign intervention remains the law, and 501c3 organizations must comply with the Johnson Amendment or risk their tax-exempt status and the imposition of other penalties under federal and state laws. See Regan v.

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Rehearsing for the Revolution: Theater as a Tool of Democratic Imagination

NonProfit Quarterly

That was the moment, according to Boal, when these artists came to understand that art which sees audience members merely as passive observers could itself be as oppressive as landlords or bosses handing down racist, classist, or sexist rules and laws. Through this process, TONYC helped to shape city policy and practice between 2013 and 2019.

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Why Tennessee Needs a Statewide Nonprofit Association

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

With nonprofits serving a vital role to the communities in Tennessee and majorly contributing to employment and revenue, nonprofits need a statewide leader to both advocate for nonprofits at the state level and also provide consistent, coordinated resources to nonprofits that serve the citizens of Tennessee.

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Announcing the Mid-South Nonprofit Conference Speakers!

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

This year’s theme, “ All In ”, will examine how the recovery and success of the nonprofit sector is driven by the collective and effective work of the staff, board, stakeholders, clients, community, government, and corporate sector. The Ethical Fundraiser Transparency inspires confidence.

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Nonprofit Talent Summit Addresses Key Workforce Challenges for Tennessee Nonprofits

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

Thompson is Vice President of Public Policy for the National Council of Nonprofits , the nation’s largest network of nonprofit organizations. He was honored as one of the NonProfit Times' Power & Influence Top 50 for 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022. Learn more Our Keynote Speaker David L.

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From Owing to Owning: How Communities Can Control Commercial Land

NonProfit Quarterly

Portland is unique among these examples in that the motivation for creating community ownership, as described by the nonprofit, Mercy Corps Northwest , is less focused on supporting local BIPOC-owned businesses and more on helping BIPOC residents invest directly in joint community-land ownership.

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Job Details: Dec 14, 2012

Getting Attention

Brandon & Associates, a small, progressive public affairs and strategic management firm specializing in communications, public interest and grassroots advocacy, and policy and organizational development, seeks an individual with experience in project management, communications, policy analysis and issue campaigns.