Universal Charitable Deduction Could Become Permanent Under Senate Proposal
NonProfit PRO
JUNE 17, 2025
The Senate released its updates for "The One Big Beautiful Bill." " Here are some of the changes that would most affect nonprofits.
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NonProfit PRO
JUNE 17, 2025
The Senate released its updates for "The One Big Beautiful Bill." " Here are some of the changes that would most affect nonprofits.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JULY 1, 2025
Heather Gerken, dean of Yale University Law and former Obama adviser, is expected to focus on social justice, democracy, and equity. By Alex Daniels Heather Gerken, dean of Yale University Law and former Obama adviser, is expected to focus on social justice, democracy, and equity.
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A New Look At Running Grants & Programs: Why Use A System When You Have Excel?
Interactive Webinar: Recurring Giving Events That Keep on Giving
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
APRIL 22, 2025
The law permits most colleges and universities to increase spending from their endowments in light of financial pressures, the author argues. The law permits most colleges and universities to increase spending from their endowments in light of financial pressures, the author argues. By Ellen P.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
APRIL 28, 2025
By Maria Di Mento University of South Carolina Peter and Bonnie McCausland unveil the newly-renamed McCausland College of Arts and Sciences at the University of South Carolina. Peter and Bonnie McCauslands donation will back paid internships, neuroscience research programs, and faculty fellowships.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MAY 22, 2023
DiOrio, Colgate University John Hoyns gave $20 million to support financial aid at Colgate University. By Maria Di Mento Mark D. Plus, a lumber heir left a large bequest to two Bangor, Me.,
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
The money will fund scholarships and professorships at the University of South Carolina's law school, which will be renamed for the donor. By Maria Di Mento Plus, Caltech got $400 million to back science research at other universities; and Perez Art Museum Miami and the Saint Louis Art Museum received big gifts
NonProfit PRO
JULY 31, 2024
charitable giving fell about $20 billion in 2018 because of a law related to deductions for individual income taxes. A new study found U.S.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
DECEMBER 20, 2023
By Ellen P. Aprill and Jill Horwitz AP Photo, Andrew Harnik Billionaire investor and Harvard alum Bill Ackman has voiced his objections to the school’s current president.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
By Maria Di Mento Plus, Stetson University received a $15.4 Aviation lawyer John Hoyns hopes his gift will help students from low-income families avoid the stress of worrying about money.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Wealthy nonprofits, especially universities, increasingly demonstrate the same behaviors that led Congress to regulate foundations more than 50 years ago. The law should be updated to include these organizations. The law should be updated to include these organizations.
Jeff Brooks
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
Parkinsons Law. Law of Diminishing Returns. This is especially true for writing, as this post from Publication Coach says, at 9 mental models to help you write smarter, not harder. (I I left out one that I didnt think applied to fundraising writing as well. Tasks expand to fill the time available. Youll work faster. Occams Razor.
NonProfit PRO
JUNE 18, 2025
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The Chronicle of Philanthropy
APRIL 18, 2025
Attorneys who specialize in nonprofit law and freedom of speech weigh in the presidents battle with the university. By Gabriela Aoun Angueira and Thalia Beaty, Associated Press AP photo Students, faculty and members of the Harvard University community rally on April 17.
NonProfit Leadership Center
OCTOBER 4, 2023
Erin McKenney Tweet Erin is the capital campaign director at the University of Tampa (UT). At the end of 2019, I decided to take a leap of faith and transition my career away from the practice of law and into the nonprofit sector. Petersburg College. But Erin did not start her career as a nonprofit professional.
NonProfit Leadership Center
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
when she thinks about the Certificate in Nonprofit Management graduate program at the University of Tampa. Now the capital campaign director at the University of Tampa where she spent 18 months earning this prestigious certificate, you might add the word ‘remarkable’ to Erin’s list when you understand her story.
The NonProfit Times
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
She teams with and coordinates with other environmental nonprofits to use every law on the books to battle climate change and polluters. Ambassador to the United Nations Douglas Rutzen President & CEO International Center for Not-for-Profit Law Rutzen has quietly put out political fires in back rooms around the world. Cook, Ph.D.
NonProfit Quarterly
JUNE 25, 2025
But this tendency is, fortunately, not universal—and some foundations and DAFs are stepping up. DAFs are far more loosely regulated than foundations, have no payout or transparency requirements stipulated by federal law, and they grant donors greater flexibility and autonomy to move and manage money. It’s no wonder why.
NonProfit Quarterly
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Zirkel on wikimedia Can universities be effective community builders? Observers going back to the early 20th-century US philosopher John Dewey have also contended that universities play an essential role in creating a democratic citizenry. Since most universities are nonprofit or publicly owned, by law, they must be community-serving.
The NonProfit Times
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Foundations and universities have often been targeted for not just their large endowments but also for support of controversial topics and opinions. Organizations suspected of violating the law are rightly subject to criminal investigation and prosecution. Vice President-elect J.D. Section 4 of H.R.9495
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
DECEMBER 5, 2023
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NonProfit Quarterly
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Communities want back artworks and artifacts that are of exceptional importance,” says Elizabeth Marlowe , director of museum studies at Colgate University. These recent changes shift the burden of proof onto universities and museums displaying Native American remains and belongings.
NonProfit Quarterly
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
These restrictions are the result of policy shifts that have quietly undermined the right to associate In principle, people in the United States have this right—Article 20 of the United Nations’ Universal Declaration of Human Rights asserts that all people should be able to freely form associations to meet their collective needs.
NonProfit Leadership Center
JANUARY 26, 2024
the largest nonprofit public-interest law firm in the Tampa Bay area. Julie Perrelli, CFRE Philanthropy Officer, Suncoast Hospice Foundation Julie is a graduate of the University of Florida. from the University of New England. Jennifer holds a master’s degree in literature from Texas State University. Katie Schultz, Ed.D
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Sector-specific fundraising needs informed by unique data, such as managing alumni giving at universities or grateful patient programs for healthcare organizations. Legal compliance to remain aware of and abide by applicable AI laws and regulations. Collaboration to learn from other organizations committed to responsible AI use.
NonProfit Quarterly
JUNE 16, 2025
While guardianship laws are often presented as tools for compassionate interventions, as implemented they frequently result in forced confinement in institutional settings in which patients may lack access to adequate care, housing options, or genuine recovery-oriented services.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
JULY 16, 2015
NOTE: Mind the rules, the laws governing giveaways and the promotional guidelines for each social network. The universe of tools is enormous. Honor someone. Support a cause with an unselfie. Show us your favorite park, wildlife photo, architecture or playground. Tools You Can Use for Photo and Video Contests. Iconosquare (Instagram).
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
. “I wanted to become an attorney,” she recalls, “I thought I could make that change in my community, by learning about law and really advocating for people.” It was during her time at Wright State that Rebecca’s path took a defining turn. .” “That’s what I’ve done throughout my career.”
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
OCTOBER 10, 2023
Implements new avenues of fundraising techniques, keeping abreast of industry trends, issues, and changes in the law pertaining to donations.” Implements new avenues of fundraising techniques, keeping abreast of industry trends, issues, and changes in the law pertaining to donations.” A resident of St.
NonProfit Quarterly
MAY 14, 2025
Some states have a specific statute for worker co-ops; some of these laws may include provisions for minority nonworker members. An EOT uses existing trust law (specifically, the noncharitable perpetual purpose trust) to create a vehicle that can lock a mission (namely, benefiting employees) into the structure of the business.
NonProfit Quarterly
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Moreover, the reliance on AI-driven tools has contributed to the militarization of police forces, which further alienates communities and distances law enforcement from community-based approaches.15 The Brink , Boston University, February 23, 2023, www.bu.edu/articles/2023/do -algorithms-reduce-bias-in-criminal-justice/.
NonProfit Quarterly
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
For instance, in Paraguay, Riquelme said that co-ops, by law, must set aside 10 percent of profits for a co-op education development fund. In Puerto Rico, Ramirez similarly noted that Commonwealth law mandates that one percent of co-op profits be invested in new co-op development. That’s “phenomenal longevity,” he noted.
Stanford Social Innovation Review
JANUARY 9, 2025
Casey, New Pluralists, Nellie Mae, The Kresge Foundation, New Commonwealth Fund, Grantmakers for Effective Organizations, Joyce Foundation, Prudential, Best Buy, Omidyar Network, Comcast NBC Universal, and The Communications Network. Her TED Talk on How Second Chance Laws Can Transform the Justice System has been viewed more than 1.1
NonProfit Quarterly
JULY 2, 2025
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.
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
MARCH 28, 2024
With a passion for political science and social justice, she initially envisioned a career in law but found herself drawn to the nonprofit sector. Bridgette , a Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) whose career journey began with a simple desire – to make a difference.
NonProfit Quarterly
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
After months of quiet preparation, we went public with a community forum at the University of Illinois Chicago’s Student Center in late January 2009. My own role was webmaster and lead researcher. From there, we quickly became a trusted source of opposition and information on the Olympics and their impacts on host cities.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
MAY 22, 2017
Stacy Harbaugh is the Communications Director for Midwest Environmental Advocates, a Madison, WI-based public interest environmental law center. It is Midwest Environmental Advocates’ mission to support citizens’ efforts to protect public health and the environment using sound science and the law.
NonProfit Quarterly
JUNE 22, 2023
Image Credit: Thiago Matos on pexels.com A new preliminary report by the American Association of University Professors is sounding alarms over a slew of legislative and political maneuvers by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Legislature. Last year, Gov. to comply with the policy preferences of those above them.
NonProfit Quarterly
JANUARY 8, 2025
Unlike big commercial banks, most public banks (and all California public banks under state law) will be nonprofits and use their earnings from loan interest and fees to reinvest in local economies and large-scale community-wide projects. While not yet prevalent in the United States, public banking is common globally. Are you ready?
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
JULY 28, 2016
MARCH – Sun Devil Giving Day (Arizona State University). MARCH – Monmouth University Giving Day. MARCH – Giving Day (Philip Merrill College of Journalism, University of Maryland). MARCH – Brooklyn Law School Giving Day. APRIL – Boston University Giving Day. Did I miss your big day?
NonProfit Quarterly
MARCH 19, 2024
In the wake of the 2023 US Supreme Court decision ending affirmative action as practiced in colleges and universities, experts say these cases could be the tip of an anti-DEI legal iceberg for nonprofits and philanthropic institutions. The nonprofit and philanthropic sectors are at growing risk. “A
Stanford Social Innovation Review
MARCH 13, 2024
Consider the $10 million lead gift in 2019 from writer and artist Carolyn Campagna Kleefield to California State University, Long Beach’s contemporary art museum that now bears her name. In 2002, the university shortened the building’s name to Memorial Hall in support of inclusion and academic freedom, and UDC sued for breach of contract.
NonProfit Quarterly
JUNE 29, 2023
A report by the Associated Press found that Republican lawmakers in a dozen states have advanced at least 30 bills similarly targeting DEI measures at colleges and universities. Can you describe the potential impact you see in cutting funding to DEI at colleges and universities? That’s what’s lost.
Stanford Social Innovation Review
MARCH 19, 2024
Okinawa also tops the nation in unemployment rates , irregular employment rates, and single-parent household ratios , while having the lowest university enrollment rate. Toward Equity and Self-Determination In his paper, “ A Monitoring Theory of the Underclass ,” Harvard Law School Professor J. percent of the country’s total land area.
NonProfit Quarterly
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Our work is also supplemented by incredible movement lawyers and lawyers-to-be at Loyola Law School; University of California, Los Angeles; and Howard University Law School, who contribute pro bono legal support. There are, however, some halting steps forward. But these groups remain outliers.
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