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​A nonprofit Swiss Army knife: How fiscal sponsorship works to help advance shared goals

Candid

They can immediately focus on key priorities, including fundraising and programs, while benefiting from the fiscal sponsors tax compliance, accounting, governance, and finance functions, including accepting gifts and approving and administering program expenses.

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Nonprofit vs. not-for-profit: Definitions and differences

Bonterra

Nonprofits Nonprofits, namely public charities, are typically governed by a board of directors or trustees. How these individuals are chosen and what they influence, however, varies. This board is responsible for the organization’s mission, finances, and legal compliance.

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Polarization's Chilling Effect on Advocacy

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Groups are shying from lobbying and policy work, fearing donor blow back and government retribution, a survey finds. By Heather MacIndoe, Lewis Faulk, and Mirae Kim Groups are shying from lobbying and policy work, fearing donor blow back and government retribution, a survey finds.

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501(c)(4)s: Political powerhouses or misunderstood nonprofits? 

Candid

It will also explore how many 501(c)(4) organizations there are in the United States and how many can actually be considered “political,” that is, engaged in politics explicitly with a focus on influencing government policy or elections. When it comes to political activity, 501(c)(4)s can engage in unlimited lobbying.

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Thinking About Funding Think Tanks

The NonProfit Times

Think tanks are known for their research functions, but their public information and policy change roles are equally vital parts of their operations. Because think tanks often influence public policy – for nonprofits and commercial entities – funders often seek to invest in them. quantifying the extent of crime).

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Unlocking equity by investing in broad outreach and deep community organizing 

Candid

Foundation program officers and government officials can unintentionally limit the impact of community-based organizations by funding them to serve only a specific demographic group and a narrow set of activities. Tackling root causes involves year-round voter engagement and policy advocacy.

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501c.yada, yada, yada

Sharpshooter Communications

They are allowed to lobby as a primary activity but they cannot support political candidates. Yeah, there was no lobbying involved there. Dana’s plain English: It’s a legit nonprofit that gets most of its operating revenues from donations - not fees for service - and doesn’t have investments that pay dividends.