Nonprofits in Limbo as Flipcause Bankruptcy Unfolds | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice. Flipcause, a fundraising platform for nonprofits, withheld millions in donations and then filed for bankruptcy.

Flipcause withheld $29M+ in donations from thousands of nonprofits while executives paid themselves millions — now there's one underwhelming bankruptcy buyout offer.

Learn about the fiasco in my latest @npquarterly.bsky.social article nonprofitquarterly.org/nonprofits-i... #NPsky #NonprofitSky

“No plan survives first contact with the enemy.”

Or, as Mike Tyson famously said, “Everybody has a plan, until they get hit in the mouth.”

Still, developing a plan, is much better than not, and can be especially true for a nonprofit, whose reputation is primary asset, in crisis.
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About 300 lawyers and accountants seated in a large conference room, on left, facing and listening to panel of nonprofit tax law experts, on raised dais on right, at the Western Conference on Tax-Exempt Organizations

Stand on principles and your mission, with courage, but also minimize your attack surface

Good discussion of fed admin attempts to intimidate foundations and nonprofits, including by threatening to remove #tax-exempt status at Western Conference on Tax-Exempt Organizations #wcteo #nonprofitsky

211 provides essential navigation for individuals and families seeking resources, from housing, food, income support to health and mental health and more.

With cuts to #SNAP #CalFresh and paperwork requirements for #Medi-Cal, #211 will be even more critical.
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Local non-profit outreach organization shared this recently. I believe they got it from somewhere else so if you know the origin please note it!

I have it taped next to me everyday now. It's a good reminder!

Shout out to my non-profit baddies. We've got this!

#nonprofitsky #librariansky

Btw, this study of buying power of $100K wage income aligns well with our focus on ability to afford a decent standard of living, which varies by community, family size and stage of life.
#nonprofitsky #nonprofit #economicmobility #
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The Real Cost Measure in California - United Ways of California See the real cost of living in California—including housing, food, health care, child care, transportation, and more—statewide, by region, or by household type.

W/ increased attention to "affordability," the key focus for #economicmobility should be a family's ability to afford a decent standard of living. Our Real Cost Measure study assesses how #CA families fare, and we will have new data out soon, too!
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unitedwaysca.org/realcost/

COFFEE CONNECTIONS

Just finished a recording session for Coffee People with Mat Cohen of Coffee Connections Chicago, a non-profit barista skills training program. Looking forward to sharing, but until then check out: www.coffeeconnectionschicago.com #coffeesky #coffee #specialtycoffee #chicagosky #nonprofitsky

Best Book Award Nominations, 2026

Call for nominations! The AOM PNP division is requesting nominations for the division's 2026 Best Book Award. Send nominations of books published in 2023, 2024, or 2025 to @stevebholt.bsky.social

📢 Complete details: www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/le4k1...
🗓️ March 9, 2026

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Every year I ask my undergraduate fundraising class to do a SWOT analysis on the nonprofit sector. One of the best focus groups ever! #academicsky #nonprofitsky

Hi #nonprofit #nonprofitsky #npsky, I was among those laid off from @npquarterly.bsky.social on Friday. While I would be loathe to "disparage" my former employer, it's a disappointing end. I want to keep working for the nonprofit sector and would be grateful for any job leads, tips, etc. Thx!

Nonprofits Strategize for Uncertain Times: Business NH Magazine

Center CEO, Kathleen Reardon, who sees collaboration and strategizing between nonprofits as a sign of hope, says nonprofits are innovative by nature due to their funding structures. But responding quickly to policy changes, she explains, is difficult. Read more...
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Blocking Authoritarianism: Steps Nonprofits and Foundations Must Take | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice. These are not normal times. But too often philanthropy and nonprofits act otherwise. Here’s how justice-oriented nonprofits and foundations can truly “meet the moment.”

Blocking Authoritarianism: Steps Nonprofits and Foundations Must Take nonprofitquarterly.org/blocking-aut...
@saqibbhatti.bsky.social #nonprofitsky

Making Sense of GivingTuesday 2025 | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice. Since 2012, GivingTuesday has become a key annual fundraising event for nonprofits. So, how did the sector fare in 2025?

Since 2012, GivingTuesday has become a key annual fundraising event for nonprofits. So, how did the sector fare in 2025? nonprofitquarterly.org/making-sense... @isaiahthompson.bsky.social #givingtuesday #nonprofitsky

AOM PNP Professional Development Workshops 2026

Call for submissions! The AOM PNP Division is inviting professional development workshop proposals that are inclusive, interactive, and which enhance the skills of public & nonprofit scholars & practitioners #pasky #nonprofitsky

📢 Complete details: www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/xc7lz...
🗓️ January 13, 2026

Column | Think stores get the tax break? The truth about checkout donations. Incorrect information about donation requests at store checkouts is proliferating on social media.

Not sure if it's ok to round up for charity? The Washington Post's @michellesingletary.bsky.social used the paper @laurendula.bsky.social & I wrote to help challenge some misconceptions about charitable giving at the checkout. www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
#nonprofitsky #academicsky

In my book, any day an undergraduate asks me if I know how to read a 990 has already exceeded my expectations. #academicsky #nonprofitsky

Anyone w/ expertise re congressionally chartered orgs? We were discussing the American Red Cross in class. The US President appoints the ARC chair (and some board members). Is this b/c of the congressional charter? Or something special re ARC? Does the president appoint other chairs? #Nonprofitsky

Trump Administration’s Gutting of Education Department Will Hurt Nonprofits | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice. The Education Department is transferring responsibility for many of its programs to other government agencies. The move has dire implications for the organizations that administer those programs, and ...

Trump Administration’s Gutting of Education Department Will Hurt Nonprofits nonprofitquarterly.org/trump-admini... @girardinl.bsky.social #nonprofitsky

Just got a bunch of snail mail from nonprofits that 80 percent plus mirrors email.
please give me a way to opt out and stop killing trees …
#NonprofitSky
And yes, I know that for some people multiple channels works better I still should have the option

2 dozen people seated at conference table in room with windows looking over Kansas City, Theis Park and Park Central

Learning from United Way state org leaders from AL AZ CA FL IN KS KY LA MI MN MO NC NJ NM OK PA TX VT WI
#nonprofitsky #LiveUnited #UnitedistheWay #Advocacy

We The Action: A Free Legal Aid Network for Nonprofits - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly We the Action is helping nonprofits access volunteer lawyers ready to help organizations in this time of political turmoil.

We the Action is helping nonprofits access volunteer lawyers ready to help organizations navigate the difficult times which we currently live in. nonprofitquarterly.org/we-the-actio... @isaiahthompson.bsky.social @wetheaction.bsky.social @afj.org #nonprofitsky

Can Nonprofits Fight Capitalism While Working Within Capitalism? - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly Can nonprofits advance anticapitalist visions today? It can be done, but only if nonprofits strategically balance their present work with a longer-term vision.

Can nonprofits advance anticapitalist visions today? It can be done, but only if nonprofits strategically balance their present work with a longer-term vision. nonprofitquarterly.org/can-nonprofi... @rozsa.bsky.social #nonprofitsky

GOP senators keep up drumbeat to crush progressive nonprofits. #nonprofits #npsky #nonprofitsky My latest via @npquarterly.bsky.social

After the Election, Mamdani Can Govern Across Generational Divides - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly In his mayoral campaign, Zohran Mamdani mobilized young voters as few politicians have done. There are lessons in this for nonprofit leaders.

In his mayoral campaign, Zohran Mamdani mobilized young voters as few politicians have done. There are lessons in this for nonprofit leaders. nonprofitquarterly.org/after-the-el... @lizclayroy.bsky.social @karthick.com @calendow.bsky.social #Mamdani #nonprofitsky @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social

Find a Food Bank Near You — Entrelac If you are among the millions of people affected by the delay of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, or if you want to help those who are affected, this blog post is for you.

If you are affected by the SNAP delay, or you want to help those who are, today's blog post shows you how to find food pantries and food distribution programs near you.

www.entrelacinfo.com/blog/find-a-food-bank-near-you

#Nonprofits #nonprofitsky #SNAP #FoodScarcity #FoodBanks #FoodPantries

Hi #npsky #nonprofits #nonprofitsky #nonprofit, I'm back from parental leave and back in business. Please send me things, hit me up, etc. -- anything that'll help me cover, for @npquarterly.bsky.social, the s-storm that has parked itself right over our vital sector. Chats are open! - Isaiah

LA Black Worker Center | Instagram, Facebook | Linktree Black workers fighting for racial equity and labor justice in Los Angeles!

Join the movement to end the Black Jobs Crisis today! ✊🏿

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#BlackSky #LosAngelesSky #NonprofitSky

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