Stay informed of the week’s notable events and shared resources with this curated list of Nonprofit Resources of the Week. Notable Nonprofit Posts, Articles, & Other Resources: Presidential Memorandum on Countering Domestic Terrorism: Legal and Enforcement Implications (Ann K. Batlle, Megan E. Bell, Sarah E. Bouchard, Katelyn M. Hilferty, Tomer J. Inbar, Sandra Moser, Morgan […]
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Nonprofit Radio: The State Of The Sector (Beginning With AI)
I recently joined fellow Nonprofit Radio contributor Amy Sample Ward (CEO, NTEN) in conversation with host Tony Martignetti about artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, governance, and the general state of the nonprofit sector. Listen to the latest podcast here or on your favorite podcast apps. This year, any conversation about the nonprofit sector finds its way […]
Nonprofit Resources of the Week – 9/27/25
Stay informed of the week’s notable events and shared resources with this curated list of Nonprofit Resources of the Week. Notable Nonprofit Posts, Articles, & Other Resources: Facing Free Speech Threats, Foundations Prepare for Next Volley From the White House (Alex Daniels, Stephanie Beasley, and Ben Gose, Chronicle of Philanthropy) [Ed. This CoP article from […]
Nonprofits, First Amendment, and Jimmy Kimmel
In National Rifle Association of America v. Vullo, 602 U.S. 175 (2024), the United States Supreme Court unanimously held that “[t]he NRA plausibly alleged that respondent violated the First Amendment by coercing regulated entities to terminate their business relationships with the NRA in order to punish or suppress gun-promotion advocacy.” Justice Sotomayor delivered the opinion of […]
Nonprofit Resources of the Week – 9/20/25
Stay informed of the week’s notable events and shared resources with this curated list of Nonprofit Resources of the Week. Notable Nonprofit Posts, Articles, & Other Resources: Vance, White House promise to ‘go after’ left-leaning organizations: The vice president suggested targeting the Ford Foundation and the Open Society Foundations, the nonprofit run by George Soros. […]
Highlights from the 14th Symposium on Public Policy for Nonprofits
The 14th Annual Symposium on Public Policy for Nonprofits was hosted by the Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action (ARNOVA), Independent Sector, and Nonprofit Policy Forum on September 12, 2025. This year’s theme, “Breaking Through the Noise: Assessing and Communicating the Impact of Nonprofits and Philanthropy,” addresses a critical policy moment marked […]
Nonprofit Resources of the Week – 9/13/25
Stay informed of the week’s notable events and shared resources with this curated list of Nonprofit Resources of the Week. Notable Nonprofit Posts, Articles, & Other Resources: Opinion: Charlie Kirk’s Killing and Civil Society (various, Chronicle of Philanthropy) Why Protecting Democracy Means Protecting Nonprofits (Ellinor Heywood and Genevieve Nadeau, Protect Democracy, NPQ) Protecting Democracy Through […]
Practical Guidance for the Secretary of a Nonprofit Corporation
The secretary of a nonprofit corporation is typically a required officer position under state laws. The post on the Duties of the Secretary of a Nonprofit Corporation written by my colleague Michele Berger wrote in 2017 remains one of the most read on our blog. This post expands on some of her past guidance and […]
Nonprofit Resources of the Week – 9/6/25
Stay informed of the week’s notable events and shared resources with this curated list of Nonprofit Resources of the Week. Notable Nonprofit Posts, Articles, & Other Resources: Charities Push Feds To Keep Combined Federal Campaign (Paul Clolery, Nonprofit Times) [Ed. See also the letter from the National Council of Nonprofits and the United Way to […]
IRS EO Technical Guide: Disqualifying and Non-Exempt Activities Part 2 [Trade or Business Activities]
Last month, we published a post on the recently revised IRS EO Technical Guide: Disqualifying and Non-Exempt Activities, Inurement and Private Benefit. This month, we share some excerpts from the Exempt Organizations Technical Guide: Disqualifying and Non-Exempt Activities – Trade or Business Activities – IRC Section 501(c)(3). This Technical Guide (TG) addresses the issue of […]