The ADA & Nonprofits: A Primer
Recently, there’s been lots of chatter in the media about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). That’s because, on July 26, 2020, the nation celebrated
Scenario Planning: Four Models for Nonprofits (Part Three)
It was the middle of March 2020 when life in the United States suddenly changed in the blink of an eye from “normal” to something
Scenario Planning: Four Models for Nonprofits (Part One)
There’s an important new report that presents the philanthropy sector with an intriguing analytical framework for “scenario planning” now and in the coming 12-18 months.
Philanthropy Thinkers on Not Returning to “Normal”
““Historically, pandemics have forced humans to break with the past and imagine their world anew. This one is no different.” – Arundhati Roy
Unemployment Self-Insurance Fix For Nonprofits
The COVID-19 pandemic has hit U.S. employers and workers hard because of the unprecedented economic chaos along with mandatory stay-at-home orders. In normal times, the
Foundations Launch Huge Bond Program
At the beginning of March 2020, Americans went about their business and daily lives all but ignoring the news of a raging pandemic in Asia
Fundraisers Seek More Ethical Guidance
Ahead of its “Ethics Awareness Month” events last October, the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) polled its members, online, for reasons including identifying “which ethical
The Mission Statement: Review It Frequently
In New Year, Great Time to Get Your Nonprofit House in Order (January 29, 2020), Debra Raney of Independent Sector reminds us that from time
Paycheck Protection Program: Most Recent Developments
The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) was a much-heralded part of the CARES Act, the first substantive Congressional response to the COVID-19 outbreak in the United
More Nonprofit Regulations Up for Comment
There’s a new opportunity right now for interested members of the public to submit comments on proposed regulations affecting the nonprofit sector. Regulations Arising
Trinity Lutheran Pops Up in Latest Religion Case
In the veritable blizzard of this year’s end-of-term Supreme Court rulings – which is not over yet – is a significant First Amendment/religious liberty case:
Group Exemptions: Rules Changes Proposed
For many decades, affiliated nonprofit organizations have enjoyed the “administrative convenience” offered by the Internal Revenue Service’s special group exemption procedures. While the program will