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Another Foundation Doubles its Grants Budget, Another Call for Philanthropy to Step Up

Even as this statement is released, of course, the National Council of Nonprofits is spearheading lobbying around stimulus provisions in government.

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Two Leaders from the National Council of Nonprofits Named to Top 50 Power & Influence List by The NonProfit Times

Washington, DC – In an action rarely taken in the 22 years The NonProfit Times (NPT) has been honoring nonprofit leaders, this year NPT selected two executives from the same organization for recognition in its...

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While giving thanks, also give your time, money and voice

“If you care enough to invest your money in an organization, then investing your voice can magnify that impact with policymakers,” says David Heinen, vice president for public policy and advocacy with the North Carolina Center for Nonprofits.

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Nonprofits Regroup for Budget Fights Ahead After Stinging Loss on Tax Bill

Tim Delaney, president of the National Council of Nonprofits, says larger lobbying budgets would be great, but it would be for naught if nonprofit leaders fail to make inroads with political leaders.

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After-school Programs Work to Host, Show Off for Their Elected Officials

But how cosy should nonprofits be with elected officials?

Stand for your mission, advises the National Council of Nonprofits.

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Nonprofits should be free of partisan politics

For more than 60 years, an important provision in the federal tax code, the Johnson Amendment, has protected 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit organizations from being drawn into partisan politics, such as endorsing or opposing candidates for public...

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Coaching Board Members for Advocacy Pays Big Dividends

"To me board members are really the secret sauce that make things happen," says Tim Delaney, president of the National Council of Nonprofits.

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Secular, Religious Nonprofits Petition To Save Johnson Amendment

The Community Letter is an effort by broad coalition of 10 national nonprofit and foundation networks to protect existing law that has come under consideration for repeal or modification.

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Charity Inc.: Being proactive

When it comes to nonprofit advocacy, we always say, “If you’re not at the table, you’re on the menu.” Last week, one of my staff members reminded me of a better quote from a former New York congresswoman, Shirley Chisholm: “If they don’t give you...

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Charitable nonprofits shouldn’t become political

I write today as board chair for the Montana Nonprofit Association (MNA), a membership organization representing more than 600 nonprofits across Montana.