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Howdy, Tony! I’m Sara, NPQ’s interim CEO and EIC. Alas, I came on board in 2024, so I haven’t had the pleasure of meeting Mich N, but we do have an incredible team making the magic happen! You can meet them, plus our chosen familia, aquí: nonprofitquarterly.org/about-us/#st...

Felicitaciones y yeehaw to this new cohort of civic leaders and workers. It's energizing and a joy to see so many of our sector's truth-tellers continuing to stand ten toes down for multiracial democracy truth-telling and thought leadership.

F.B.I. Agent Who Tried to Investigate ICE Officer in Shooting Resigns

Breaking NYT:

The FBI agent who sought to investigate the federal immigration officer who fatally shot Renee Good has resigned from the bureau, according to two people familiar with the matter, after leadership pressured her to discontinue a civil rights inquiry into the officer.

Minnesota is the best of us.

Thousands of protesters shut down parts of Minneapolis and St. Paul on Friday as hundreds of businesses closed their doors. David Guttenfelder/The New York Times

genuinely stunning image

In a Harlem Church, a Free Three-Course Dinner, No Questions Asked

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In a Harlem Church, a Free Three-Course Dinner, No Questions Asked

Melissa Hortman, who was assassinated last night, was the Speaker of the Minnesota House in the 2023-2024 session, when Democrats ran the state government.

That means she had a leading role in shepherding the many landmark reforms that Dems adopted in that period—an important legacy. Brief 🧵.

When Journalism Becomes a Weapon: A Call for Ethical Reporting - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly A call from NPQ's editor in chief for ethical reporting and journalism to defend democracy, civil society institutions, and civil rights.

What role should journalists be playing at this moment when so much is at stake? @saratexas.bsky.social’s article is a clarion call to us all, journalists, writers, citizens: nonprofitquarterly.org/when-journal...

728: Prudence In Our Political Environment – Tony Martignetti Nonprofit Radio This Week:  Prudence In Our Political Environment  Following from our December episode, “Is It Paranoia Or Prudence?,” Gene Takagi and Amy Sample Ward return with updates from the grass roots on DE…

Get insight into what #nonprofits can and should be doing in the current political environment with @gtak.bsky.social and @amysampleward.bsky.social when you listen to the newest #NonprofitRadio:

Breaking the Mold: The Transformative Effect of MacKenzie Scott's Big Gifts | The Center for Effective Philanthropy The third and final report in CEP’s study on the impact of MacKenzie Scott’s gifts on nonprofit recipients.

NEW report out today! The Center for Effective Philanthropy is releasing today its final report in our 3 year study on the impact of #MacKenzieScott's giving on #nonprofits! cep.org/report-backp...

“The security, prosperity, and safety of the American people…are enhanced by the work of nonprofits and NGOs. Removing this vital funding or dismantling these organizations will not just diminish the United States here at home and around the world, it will cost lives” - @dianeyentel.bsky.social

Just updated the megathread on the r/Nonprofit Reddit community with today's news that nonprofits need to know related to the federal funding freeze and the other chaos being caused by the Trump administration and Elon Musk reddit.com/r/nonprofit/... #NPsky #NonprofitSky

Funder community urgently needed to assist with bridge loans & unrestricted general operating grants so #nonprofits can continue their work while awaiting outcome of litigation.

“We can disagree and still love each other unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist”

James Baldwin

Creating the Future - Episode #5: Creating Change within the Nonprofit Sector | RSS.com Episode #5, in which Vu Le and Robert Egger explore changes that need to happen within the nonprofit sector itself, so that organizations can create more visionary improvement in communities.Vu Le is ...

Hey #nonprofits: Systems change starts w/ US.
That's the theme of this wk's podcast w/Vu Le & Robert Egger!
✨ Does social enterprise actually do good?
✨ Should NP orgs be political?
✨ Is it silly to try to measure social change?
And lots more!

@nonprofitaf.bsky.social @robertegger.bsky.social

An absolutely necessary read for activists & funders who hope to survive the project that is 2025: “Left Organizing Is in Crisis. Philanthropy Is a Major Reason Why. Progressive #philanthropy lacks good strategy, so too many of our orgs are hollow and that left us unable to prevent a 2nd TFA term.”

Idealist and VolunteerMatch to Merge - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly Image by Joel Muniz from Unsplash Idealist and VolunteerMatch, two nonprofits dominant in the space of digital volunteer recruitment, are merging, according to an announcement this week. The merger is...

Hi #npsky #nonprofitsky. I had a great conversation today with Jan Masaoka (wrote "Jas" before!) about volunteerism in light of the recently-announced merger of Idealist & VolunteerMatch. Would love thoughts, opinions, etc. Chat me if you wan to keep private. nonprofitquarterly.org/idealist-and...

Nonprofit and philanthropy and our white moderate tendency to obey tyranny in advance Next week, because the universe has a perverse sense of humor, we have MLK Jr. Day on the same day...

“our sector often falls into the third group: the leaders and organizations who say they are for equity and justice, but whose words and actions continue to advance injustice. These are the white moderates that MLK warned us about, and our sector is full of them.”

The Philanthropy Project Centers Nonprofit Needs in Push for Reform Launched in December, the project provides a clearinghouse for nonprofit workers seeking to engage in philanthropic reform efforts.

For @insidephilanthropy.com, here's a new organization working to center the voice of #nonprofits in the conversation around philanthropic reform, aka the harms done when what should be charitable dollars are warehoused instead. @bensoskis.bsky.social #philanthropy #nonprofits #wealthinequality

Next-Gen Philanthropists Who Defy Giving Traditions — and Their Families A growing number of progressive young donors — and heirs to mining, oil, and other fortunes — are reshaping their family’s philanthropy. They are finding support through organizations like Resource Ge...

🌟 Next-gen philanthropists are shaking things up! They're redefining giving traditions and advancing repair! 💰 #Philanthropy #NextGen #reparativephilanthropy #decolonizingwealth

Via @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social www.philanthropy.com/article/next...

Program Officer Program Officer, Natural Resources and Climate Justice - International The application deadline is on February 12, 2025. Please submit both a resume and a cover letter to be considered. ABOUT THE OPPO...

Job! fordfoundation.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/FordFo.... #fordfoundation #Philanthropy

Billionaire funders bend the knee to Trump | Inside Philanthropy As billionaire philanthropists bend the knee to the new Trump administration, institutional funders must hold firm. Learn more with IP.

💼 With billionaires shifting their support, institutional funders must hold the line for democracy and equity. Inside Philanthropy explains why.

📖 Read more: www.insidephilanthropy.com/ho...

#Philanthropy #InstitutionalFunders #SocialImpact #Democracy #Equity #Justice

How Generous Are Healthcare’s Richest? A Look at Five Sector Billionaires | Inside Philanthropy The wealthiest Americans in healthcare engage in relatively little philanthropy given the scale of their fortunes, based on a review of public records.

💰 How generous are healthcare’s richest billionaires? Inside Philanthropy dives into their giving priorities and impact. 🌟✨

@kavate.bsky.social reports: www.insidephilanthropy.com/ho...

#Philanthropy #Healthcare #SocialImpact #BillionairePhilanthropy #HealthcareInnovation #Equity

10 New Year’s Resolutions for Your Board nonprofitlawblog.com/5-new-year-r... #nonprofits

Dozens of Black women in Philly gather weekly to sew reusable period pads for girls in Africa and beyond A group of retired Black women in Philly, many already skilled quilters and artists, gather weekly to sew period pads for girls in Africa. Along the way, they've also built a community here.

A group of retired Black women in Philly gather weekly to sew period pads for girls in Africa. Along the way, they've also built a community here

"We believe in each other and have faith in ourselves, and we have faith others are going to support us”

@isaiahthompson.bsky.social, @alisonstine.bsky.social

In 2025, media like @npquarterly.bsky.social will:
1) Defend safety, security, and well-being of vulnerable communities & civil sector orgs
2) Strengthen grassroots organizations & coalitions building an inclusive, multiracial democracy

We're expanding our board to prepare. Join us?

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Best of the Nonprofit Law Blog 2024 2024 was the year of big corporations and billionaires. It was also the year in which Donald Trump was elected to serve as President of the United States; Republican candidates were elected to form…

Best of the Nonprofit Law Blog 2024 nonprofitlawblog.com/best-of-the-... #nonprofits #law #thingsyoushouldknow

Arkansas Law Criminalizing Librarians Ruled Unconstitutional A federal judge has struck down key parts of an Arkansas law that would have allowed criminal charges against librarians and booksellers for providing so-called “harmful” materials to minors.

A federal judge has struck down key parts of an Arkansas law that would have allowed criminal charges against librarians and booksellers for providing so-called “harmful” materials to minors

One of the best things I ever did for myself was stop comparing my life trajectory to people who have support systems. I won’t say I never had help, but I’m just now truly understanding the difference between “assistance” and “support”.