Board Support Is Key to Advocacy Efforts by Nonprofit Groups, Report Says - Government & Politics Watch - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "Board Support Is Key to Advocacy Efforts by Nonprofit Groups, Report Says
By Grant Williams
Greater involvement by nonprofit groups in advocacy and lobbying work will require support from organizations' boards of directors, according to nonprofit leaders in a new report."
Monday, June 28, 2010
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
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massnonprofit.org ::: "Bill Introduced to Strengthen Ties Between Nonprofits and Feds
June 19, 2010 — A bill was filed in Congress last week aimed at strengthening ties between the nonprofit sector and the federal government by establishing better communication with the federal government, improving coordination within government, and enhancing data collection."
June 19, 2010 — A bill was filed in Congress last week aimed at strengthening ties between the nonprofit sector and the federal government by establishing better communication with the federal government, improving coordination within government, and enhancing data collection."
Monday, June 21, 2010
The NRA and transparency in advertising - Sacramento Opinion - Sacramento Editorial | Sacramento Bee
The NRA and transparency in advertising - Sacramento Opinion - Sacramento Editorial | Sacramento Bee: "Known as the DISCLOSE Act, the legislation is a response to a wrongheaded Supreme Court decision that came down in January allowing corporations to use their treasury funds to sponsor election-related ads. The bill would require corporations, unions, advocacy groups and some nonprofits to disclose the names of their top donors. Also, the top official of those organizations would have to appear in each advertisement and say that he had approved it."
Friday, June 18, 2010
More non-profits win exemption from campaign-finance rules - On Politics: Covering the US Congress, Governors, and the 2010 Election - USATODAY.com
More non-profits win exemption from campaign-finance rules - On Politics: Covering the US Congress, Governors, and the 2010 Election - USATODAY.com: "Top House Democrats agreed today to exclude more non-profit groups from new disclosure requirements to win broader congressional support for a campaign-finance bill, the"
The Nonprofit Quarterly | The Nonprofit Quarterly | Proposed Federal Bill to Focus on the Needs of Nonprofits
The Nonprofit Quarterly | The Nonprofit Quarterly | Proposed Federal Bill to Focus on the Needs of Nonprofits: "About one hundred federal agencies and Congressional committees interact with the nonprofit sector as a chaotic jumble of overlapping and sometimes contradictory interests, priorities, regulations, and objectives. Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D-MN) introduced the Nonprofit Sector and Community Solutions Act as H.R. 5533 Tuesday night to sort it all out and create one forum which pays attention to the issues and interests of nonprofits."
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Nonprofit Advocacy Groups Oppose Campaign-Finance Exemption - Government & Politics Watch - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
Nonprofit Advocacy Groups Oppose Campaign-Finance Exemption - Government & Politics Watch - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "Nonprofit Advocacy Groups Oppose Campaign-Finance Exemption
By Suzanne Perry
More than 50 liberal nonprofit advocacy groups have joined forces to fight a proposed exemption to a campaign-finance bill that would benefit large membership organizations like the National Rifle Association."
By Suzanne Perry
More than 50 liberal nonprofit advocacy groups have joined forces to fight a proposed exemption to a campaign-finance bill that would benefit large membership organizations like the National Rifle Association."
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
New Hawaii law creates filing requirements for nonprofits
New Hawaii law creates filing requirements for nonprofits: "A Hawaii law – which is set to take effect on July 1 – could cause many nonprofit organizations to lose their tax-exempt status, according to Pacific Business News.
The paper reports that the new excise tax law requires all businesses and nonprofits – regardless of their tax-exempt status – to register to do business in the state and file state tax returns to claim their exemption. The legislation aims to crack down on some businesses, that officials say are “cheating the system,” by collecting the excise tax from customers and failing to pass that money on to the state."
The paper reports that the new excise tax law requires all businesses and nonprofits – regardless of their tax-exempt status – to register to do business in the state and file state tax returns to claim their exemption. The legislation aims to crack down on some businesses, that officials say are “cheating the system,” by collecting the excise tax from customers and failing to pass that money on to the state."
massnonprofit.org ::-Reports Due for Growing Number of Nonprofit Lobbyists in Mass.
massnonprofit.org ::: "Reports Due for Growing Number of Nonprofit Lobbyists in Mass.
June 16, 2010 — With a July 15 reporting deadline looming, nonprofit staff that have registered as legislative or executive agents under the six-month-old state lobbying regulations are finding their ranks increasing, due in part to demystification of the new rules."
June 16, 2010 — With a July 15 reporting deadline looming, nonprofit staff that have registered as legislative or executive agents under the six-month-old state lobbying regulations are finding their ranks increasing, due in part to demystification of the new rules."
Monday, June 14, 2010
Charity Sues State Over Automated Calls - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
Charity Sues State Over Automated Calls - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "Charity Sues State Over Automated Calls
A nonprofit veterans’ organization is suing the state of Indiana in federal court, claiming the state’s law banning automated calls violates the group’s right to free speech, says The Indianapolis Star."
A nonprofit veterans’ organization is suing the state of Indiana in federal court, claiming the state’s law banning automated calls violates the group’s right to free speech, says The Indianapolis Star."
Florida stands up for charity as government threatens to step in | San Francisco Examiner
Florida stands up for charity as government threatens to step in | San Francisco Examiner: "Earlier this month the state of Florida passed a new law that actually limits the ability of the state to interfere with its residents’ private charitable giving. The new law guarantees charitable donors the freedom to give to the charities they care about and in the manner that they think will be most effective. Overall private giving is likely to increase, to the benefit of all. It’s an encouraging example that other states may soon be following."
Friday, June 11, 2010
Late state budget hurting many nonprofits | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle
Late state budget hurting many nonprofits | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle: "ALBANY — Nonprofit agencies that contract with the state aren't getting paid because of the late budget, which is forcing some groups to consider suspending services temporarily or closing altogether, according to a new report from the state comptroller."
Thursday, June 03, 2010
Nonprofit groups to be counted by Mississippi � The Commercial Appeal
Nonprofit groups to be counted by Mississippi � The Commercial Appeal: "Many of the estimated 38,000 nonprofit groups operating in Mississippi will begin receiving letters from the state this week asking for verification that they're still in existence and doing business here, according to Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann.
Hosemann, in DeSoto County last week to update local leaders on a variety of topics, also outlined his goals for the 2011 legislative session. Among the priorities is better regulation of nonprofit groups."
Hosemann, in DeSoto County last week to update local leaders on a variety of topics, also outlined his goals for the 2011 legislative session. Among the priorities is better regulation of nonprofit groups."
Wednesday, June 02, 2010
Exempt Organization Update | Planned Giving Design Center
Exempt Organization Update | Planned Giving Design Center: "The IRS has released Exempt Organization Update. In this issue the IRS requests comments on the new requirements imposed on tax-exempt hospitals under the Affordable Care Act; announces the TEGI Advisory Committee will make recommendations at its June meeting; and announces registration for National Tax Forums."
Tuesday, June 01, 2010
House Passes Extension of Charity Tax Breaks - Government & Politics Watch - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
House Passes Extension of Charity Tax Breaks - Government & Politics Watch - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "May 28, 2010, 03:00 PM ET
House Passes Extension of Charity Tax Breaks
By Grant Williams
The House of Representatives has approved legislation to extend through the end of 2010 several key tax incentives for charitable donations, including one designed to encourage older people to make donations through their individual retirement accounts.
The bill, HR 4213, will be considered by the Senate when it returns to work the week of June 7."
House Passes Extension of Charity Tax Breaks
By Grant Williams
The House of Representatives has approved legislation to extend through the end of 2010 several key tax incentives for charitable donations, including one designed to encourage older people to make donations through their individual retirement accounts.
The bill, HR 4213, will be considered by the Senate when it returns to work the week of June 7."
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