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Latest Insights and Analyses
How to Win Friends and Influence Attendees at a Conference
Thousands of people in a convention hall can overwhelm and intimidate even the most seasoned of advocates. The trick is to treat each interaction as an opportunity for short, meaningful impact
Beyond the Slogans: Advancing Democracy With Purpose
A late summer reading list of past articles dedicated to advancing democracy in America through nonpartisan engagement.
Removing Tax Code Impediments to Volunteering
There are many barriers to volunteering, such as costs, that nonprofits cannot address alone. Federal tax policy actually discourages volunteerism in significant ways that must be redressed to reverse the trends in volunteering.
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Featured reports and resources
A Storm is Brewing: The Accountant Shortage Is Already Affecting Nonprofits
Nonprofits have historically struggled to recruit and retain accountants, controllers, and CFOs. That struggle is about to get worse due to demographics, impacting both staffing and costs.