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Nonprofit Radio for March 11, 2024: Election Year Activities

Tony Martignetti

There are actions you can take, including lobbying on ballot measures. There are actions you can take, including lobbying on ballot measures. There’s no one better to explain those rules than Gene Takagi, our … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for March 11, 2024: Election Year Activities → Not so fast. It’s not that simple.

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Health Nonprofits Spending Millions Lobbying

The NonProfit Times

Four nonprofit healthcare organizations were the top spenders when it came to lobbying Congress for healthcare policy changes. The American Hospital Association (AHA) was the top spender on lobbying during the second quarter at $6.46 In 2023, 79 cases were filed, while 2024 is projected to be 58 cases. million and $2.7

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The State of DAFs in 2025: Updates on Donor-Advised Funds

Get Fully Funded

NPTrusts 2024 DAF Report and The Chronicle of Philanthropy analyzed 2023s giving data to report that: In total, DAFs in the United States hold an estimated $251.52 As of December 2024, the IRS has yet to announce a decision, publish a finalized proposal, or implement any of the proposed regulations, so the 2006 rules remain in place.

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How nonprofits can engage in policy advocacy now 

Candid

In June 2024, Florida governor Ron DeSantis vetoed $32 million in state funding for nonprofit arts organizations. As a 2023 Independent Sector study noted, only 31% of nonprofits surveyed in 2022 reported engaging in advocacy or lobbying or both in the last five years, and only 25% reported ever lobbying, down from 74% in 2000.

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Unlock Fundraising for Associations 

GiveSmart

Associations participate in efforts that do not directly benefit members, such as lobbying for the field, community activism, grants, and scholarships. But what about non-dues revenue?

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Unlocking equity by investing in broad outreach and deep community organizing 

Candid

Yet, electoral campaigns are projected to spend up to $16 billion in 2024 on ads and to hire expensive field vendors who churn through canvassers who don’t stay after Election Day. One reason is that, unlike 501(c)(3) organizations, 501(c)(4) organizations have unlimited lobbying capacity.

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The 2024 Election: A Grant Writer’s Post Mortem

Seliger + Associates Grant Writing

Now that the interminable 2024 election is in the rear view mirror, it’s time to consider its impact on the wonderful world of grants (and give thanks that the flood of political junk texts and mailers have stopped). Sometimes this hyperbole rings true, and 2024 is one of these times.

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