Federal Terrorism Law and U.S. Civil Society: An Explainer www.icnl.org/federal-terr... - @icnl.bsky.social

Know a #CPA #financialplanner #wealthadvisor #trustofficer #estateplanner or similar professional that's newer to #philanthropy and #charitableplanning? @daylightadvisors.bsky.social just launched the *free* "Introduction to Philanthropic Planning Certificate" program.

A new report finds that when DAFs represent a larger proportion of a community foundation’s activities, more of its grants exit the community. Mike Scutari Reports: tinyurl.com/2kvkkjfn #DonorAdvisedFunds #CommunityFoundations #PlaceBasedGiving #MissionDrift #PhilanthropyTrends #DAFResearch

@daylightadvisors.bsky.social is hosting a free webinar "The Constant Evolution of Professional Advising" on Feb 21. Register at us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #philanthropy #financialplanning

Actual behavior doesn't match the 'college isn't worth it' mantra. Enrollment is up. Why? "Perhaps these people think college isn’t worth the cost in general, but end up sending their kids because they believe themselves to have gotten an unusually good deal." www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...?

New year, new you, new #professionaldevelopment $ in 2026? How about expanding your ability to competently discuss #philanthropy & #socialimpact topics (not just charitable giving) with clients & donors?

Guest author Michael Parker on what psychology tells us about major donors — and the neat narratives that often surround them. Guest Contributor, Michael Parker Reports: tinyurl.com/2s26b75b #NonprofitLeadership #CivilSociety #Democracy #CommunityConnection #ClimateAction #PublicHealth

Here they come, #nonprofits. www.wsj.com/politics/pol...

From the House Ways & Means Committee (10/6/25) - Chairman Smith Calls On IRS to Crack Down on Tax-Exempt Groups Tied to Terrorism & Political Violence - waysandmeans.house.gov/2025/10/06/c... #nonprofits, including #fiscalsponsors, must pay attention

📣 The 2025 Grantmaker Salary and Benefits Report is here! Dive into the latest trends in full-time staff compensation, benefits, demographics, and more across U.S. foundations. The full report is free to download for Council members, and survey participants. cof.org/content/2025...

@daylightadvisors.bsky.social launched a new online "DAFopedia", a curated, expert-driven resource delivering concise, actionable insights on #donoradvisedfunds #DAFs giving and beyond. They're inviting articles from experts on all aspects of using and managing DAFs. Learn more at www.dafopedia.com

Daylight's Impact Philanthropy Advisor program offers CEs to professionals with these designations: CFP CWPA CIMA CFRE CSPG CAP RMA Check out a free info session on Sep. 9 or Oct. 9 to learn how to join the upcoming October and January cohorts! www.daylightadvisors.com/ipa-info-ses...

🧠 What happens when you ask people to reflect before they give? Working alongside 1% for the Planet, we discovered something fascinating—a brief reflective exercise could be the missing link between charitable intentions and actual giving behavior. www.ideas42.org/blog/seeing-...

Families have many decisions to navigate when they give together. No matter where a family is in its giving journey—just starting out or building on generations of experience—the new NCFP Family Giving Lifecycle primers offer invaluable guidance. www.ncfp.org/knowledge-ce... #philanthropy

The field of #philanthropy #advising, #consulting, & #planning is evolving & growing. But potential clients and employers have a tough time navigating it. @daylightadvisors.bsky.social with support from LaCire, has developed a new draft Philanthropic Advisor Competency Model.

The U.S. population aged 65 and up grew by 13% between 2020 and 2024. The number under 18 fell by 1.7%. There are now 11 states with more adults 65 and up than children. In 2020, there were only 3.

I'm excited that 60 more people recently obtained the @daylightadvisors.bsky.social Impact Philanthropy Advisor certification. They're a mix of wealth advisors, attorneys, gift planners, family office staff, foundation staff, and philanthropic consultants.

Webinar: Tax Exemption and the New Scrutiny of Nonprofits www.pace.edu/event/webina... - June 12 - 9 am PDT / noon EDT

I first heard @brendanvduke.bsky.social say this, but this isn't a case where we're all trying to tighten our belts to address the deficit. Instead, Rs are asking the poorest people in America to tighten their belts to make room for tax cuts that go to the rich - all while increasing the deficit.

Language Targeting NPO Exempt Status Pulled From Budget Bill For Now thenonprofittimes.com/npt_articles... | HR 9495-provisions are out again

@independentsector.bsky.social has a helpful overview of how the House Ways and Means Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Reconciliation Legislation affects #nonprofits #charities #philanthropy independentsector.org/wp-content/u...

Meaningful engagement ensures that #solutions reflect local needs and builds trust among residents. Urban’s #Toolkit for Increasing Upward Mobility offers practical guidance and provides 10 essential best practices for #community engagement. Empower your community voices today. urbn.is/UMIToolkit3

This from @ellenaprill.bsky.social is one of the best explainers of the possible approaches the administration could take to revoke the exempt status of a nonprofit for promoting DEI-- for violation of fundamental public policy or bc of substantial illegal purposes. papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....

Your #foundation or #family wants to start or expand #impactinvesting. But you don't have the staff to manage the work. #Intermediaries can offer trusted guidance, tailored support, and specific products to help you accelerate your success.

I'm immensely proud of our brand-new donor-advised fund report. Did you know that the 3 biggest charities in the US are DAFs? That DAFs have no payout requirement at all? And that DAFs are one of the biggest conduits for dark money? Find out more at @inequality.org! 🤝 #DAFs #nonprofits #charity

How can #donors #funders & their #advisors best support nonprofits & communities in these volatile, unpredictable times? Check out this "Meet the Moment" call to action: www.trustbasedphilanthropy.org/meet-the-mom...

Also, still time to sign up for the April and July cohorts of @daylightadvisors.bsky.social Impact Philanthropy Advisor certification. www.daylightadvisors.com/impact-phila...

Does your #philanthropic #family want to move from conversation to implementation of #impactinvesting strategies? There's still time to apply for an NCFP learning & action cohort. www.ncfp.org/event/applic...

70+ people recently became Certified Impact Philanthropy Advisors through @daylightadvisors.bsky.social. Want to learn how IPA can upskill your #philanthropy #socialimpact #advising conversations & earn you CEs as a CFP, CPWA, CAP, CPGS, CFRE, CIMA, or RMA? Links to new info sessions below

National Council of Nonprofits updates: Guide to #executiveorders affecting #nonprofits www.councilofnonprofits.org/files/media/... FAQs on the EOs: www.councilofnonprofits.org/files/media/... Checklist if federal grant/contract is terminated www.councilofnonprofits.org/nonprofit-ch...

Your participation in the annual Grantmaker Salary and Benefits (GSB) Survey is vital. Don't miss out on: 📄 Your FREE copy of the GSB Report. 📈 Early access to staff and compensation data. 📊 Custom benchmark reports to inform your strategy. Contribute to gain valuable insights: cof.org/gsbsurvey

We live in a VUCA world (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, & ambiguity). Philanthropists and foundations need #advisors who can help them navigate VUCA & think bigger & bolder. They deserve advisors who can thoughtfully coach them on alternate options for supporting #socialimpact.

So the IRS form 990 form lookup portal is down and apparently has been for days. These are disclosures tax exempt orgs have to make. And im told nothing has been uploaded for like a month. www.irs.gov/charities-no...

So important: March 6 Webinar: How Your 501(c)(3) Can #Influence #Policy for the Greater Good afj.org/ba-event/pub... by @afj.org #nonprofits #advocacy

@urbaninstitute.bsky.social launched an interactive tool for #nonprofit #advocacy: Find the # of charities that receive government grants by county, congressional district, size & subsector of charity at www.urban.org/research/pub...

Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-TN) submitted a bill to revoke #taxexemption for #charities that help people which the charity "knows or reasonably should know to be unlawfully present in the United States." More info at lawprofessors.typepad.com/nonprofit/20...

Sobering data every year in the 2025 Edelman #Trust Barometer: * U.S. residents continue to trust businesses more than #nonprofits * The level of trust in nonprofits declined slightly 2024-25 and is seen as "neutral" rather than "trusting." More data at www.edelman.com/trust/2025/t...

2/3rds of U.S. #nonprofits received at least one government grant or contract in 2023. (And that data didn't include universities, schools, and hospitals). - @urbaninstitute.bsky.social www.urban.org/research/pub...

Canadian registered charities and foundations should start scrutinizing their procurement practises and whether they are purchasing items from the US and whether there are substitutes.

Don't forget what happened with the travel ban during the first Trump administration: Version 1: Clumsy, overbroad, and poorly implemented; blocked by courts; withdrawn. Version 2: Slightly less clumsy; slightly less overbroad; poorly implemented; blocked by courts; expired. Version 3: Upheld.

National Council of Nonprofits just emailed this update on the potential freeze of federal $$ to #nonprofits #universities #localgovernment & more. It includes a couple of action items, and I'd add donating to NCN to support its advocacy work. www.councilofnonprofits.org/civicrm/mail...

Nat’l Council of Nonprofits’ helpful chart of EOs w/impacts on nonprofits -incl DEI; gov grants & contracts; voting/civic engagement; immigration; Census & more (+ other attacks on communities/issues of sector’s concern not listed, but chk back for update www.councilofnonprofits.org/files/media/...

@daylightadvisors.bsky.social and ideas42 launch Behavioral #Philanthropy Certificate (online, self-paced). This will be soooo good.

#Blueprint25 is live! Explore @p2173.bsky.social's must-read 16th annual industry forecast for #philanthropy and #CivilSociety, including an overview of the current landscape, lessons from the DCSL's decade of global work, reflections on 16 years of ideas, predictions, and possibilities, and more!

11! 11 Trends in #Philanthropy for 2025, ah ah ah.... Always a good read from the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy. (No actual puppets involved as far as I know) johnsoncenter.org/blog/11-tren...

Philanthropy can – and should – be every advisor’s business. In this 1/22 webinar TIFINGive & @daylightadvisors.bsky.social will explore how technology & education empower advisors to integrate #philanthropy into their services confidently. campaign.tifingive.com/philanthropy...

#donoradvisedfund providers aim to make their products as commonplace as college savings & retirement accounts. Benevity, Blackbaud Giving Fund, Daffy, CharityVest, Pinkaloo, & more are offering no-minimum, low-cost DAFs to the masses. www.philanthropy.com/article/next... (subscription required)

Climate disasters are not "equalizers." They make inequality worse.

Start the new year off as a Certified Impact Philanthropy Advisor! Register now to take advantage of our special pricing! Only 4 days left! www.daylightadvisors.com/impact-phila...

"Philanthropic cakeism" is changing how the wealthy give www.axios.com/2024/12/16/p...