Government & Regulation

Nonprofits are incorporating text messaging (SMS) into their engagement strategy. Learn how to comply with carrier regulations.

Several leading national nonprofit organizations are calling on Congress and the president to immediately provide the tools charitable nonprofits need to provide relief to millions of people across the country impacted by devastating natural disasters.

The Pew Research Center recently found that 70% of American adults view inflation as a major problem in the United States. Will the news of continuing increased inflation affect charitable giving?

As we all know, advocacy is part of the mission at almost every nonprofit. What is not often discussed is that many government affairs professionals say it’s getting harder to do and they need more effective tactics. Here are six tips, including ways to improve your advocacy program and pitfalls to avoid.

AmeriCorps launched its equity action plan with President Biden’s Executive Order on Advancing Racial Equity. 

The Nonprofit Sector Strength and Partnership Act of 2022 aims to improve access to data about the nonprofit sector.

Federal legislation can have a wide-ranging impact on nonprofit organizations and the people they serve. New laws can change the way both your donors and clients interact with you.

I regard this year’s financial picture as an opportunity for cautious optimism rather than fear or hesitation. As a former Goldman Sachs investment banker and co-founder of a firm that has served nonprofits for 30 years, I want to offer a few observations (not predictions or recommendations) on the present moment.

The Just Transition Fund launched a nationwide initiative to drive philanthropic investments for transitioning energy communities.

Imagine this: You run a domestic violence shelter, and your fundraising team is starting to realize that your ads aren't bringing in the money they used to on social media. Or, perhaps you lead a clinic related to women's health, and since reproductive rights is a lightning rod issue, the algorithms on social media decide that it's too hot a topic for ads. Again, your fundraising money and your activist posts take a hit.