Every nonprofit wants to believe its programs are changing lives. But belief alone is not enough. Boards, donors, and regulators expect proof that resources are
Since AB 488’s implementing regulations took effect, the most important development has been confirmation that California intends to treat platform compliance as an enforcement priority
In December 2025, the U.S. Department of Education formally recognized Grand Canyon University as a nonprofit institution of higher education. The decision ended a long-running
Recent developments in Texas highlight the expanding role of state attorneys general in investigating and enforcing laws against nonprofit and civic organizations. Actions taken by
The nonprofit sector has always operated in the messy intersection of public policy, community needs, and societal values. But in 2025, that intersection feels more
Federal funding used to feel relatively predictable. Follow the rules, meet your deliverables, stay compliant, and your grant or contract typically continued. But if your
As inflation continues to squeeze family budgets and the cost of living remains stubbornly high, more Americans are struggling to afford basics—from groceries and rent
The past several years have witnessed an inspiring shift in philanthropy: fueled by leaders like MacKenzie Scott, more funders are embracing trust-based philanthropy. The idea
On July 4, 2025, Congress passed the awkwardly named “One Big, Beautiful Bill Act.” For donors, the changes are straightforward: non-itemizers get a meaningful above-the-line
This year has felt different. Headlines move fast, guidance shifts, and organizations that never thought much about federal dollars are feeling ripple effects in their
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