Melissa Hortman, who was assassinated last night, was the Speaker of the Minnesota House in the 2023-2024 session, when Democrats ran the state government. That means she had a leading role in shepherding the many landmark reforms that Dems adopted in that period—an important legacy. Brief 🧵.

What role should journalists be playing at this moment when so much is at stake? @saratexas.bsky.social’s article is a clarion call to us all, journalists, writers, citizens: nonprofitquarterly.org/when-journal...

Get insight into what #nonprofits can and should be doing in the current political environment with @gtak.bsky.social and @amysampleward.bsky.social when you listen to the newest #NonprofitRadio:

NEW report out today! The Center for Effective Philanthropy is releasing today its final report in our 3 year study on the impact of #MacKenzieScott's giving on #nonprofits! cep.org/report-backp...

“The security, prosperity, and safety of the American people…are enhanced by the work of nonprofits and NGOs. Removing this vital funding or dismantling these organizations will not just diminish the United States here at home and around the world, it will cost lives” - @dianeyentel.bsky.social

Just updated the megathread on the r/Nonprofit Reddit community with today's news that nonprofits need to know related to the federal funding freeze and the other chaos being caused by the Trump administration and Elon Musk reddit.com/r/nonprofit/... #NPsky #NonprofitSky

Funder community urgently needed to assist with bridge loans & unrestricted general operating grants so #nonprofits can continue their work while awaiting outcome of litigation.

“We can disagree and still love each other unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist” James Baldwin

Hey #nonprofits: Systems change starts w/ US. That's the theme of this wk's podcast w/Vu Le & Robert Egger! ✨ Does social enterprise actually do good? ✨ Should NP orgs be political? ✨ Is it silly to try to measure social change? And lots more! @nonprofitaf.bsky.social @robertegger.bsky.social

An absolutely necessary read for activists & funders who hope to survive the project that is 2025: “Left Organizing Is in Crisis. Philanthropy Is a Major Reason Why. Progressive #philanthropy lacks good strategy, so too many of our orgs are hollow and that left us unable to prevent a 2nd TFA term.”

Hi #npsky #nonprofitsky. I had a great conversation today with Jan Masaoka (wrote "Jas" before!) about volunteerism in light of the recently-announced merger of Idealist & VolunteerMatch. Would love thoughts, opinions, etc. Chat me if you wan to keep private. nonprofitquarterly.org/idealist-and...

“our sector often falls into the third group: the leaders and organizations who say they are for equity and justice, but whose words and actions continue to advance injustice. These are the white moderates that MLK warned us about, and our sector is full of them.”

For @insidephilanthropy.com, here's a new organization working to center the voice of #nonprofits in the conversation around philanthropic reform, aka the harms done when what should be charitable dollars are warehoused instead. @bensoskis.bsky.social #philanthropy #nonprofits #wealthinequality

🌟 Next-gen philanthropists are shaking things up! They're redefining giving traditions and advancing repair! 💰 #Philanthropy #NextGen #reparativephilanthropy #decolonizingwealth Via @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social www.philanthropy.com/article/next...

Job! fordfoundation.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/FordFo.... #fordfoundation #Philanthropy

💼 With billionaires shifting their support, institutional funders must hold the line for democracy and equity. Inside Philanthropy explains why. 📖 Read more: www.insidephilanthropy.com/ho... #Philanthropy #InstitutionalFunders #SocialImpact #Democracy #Equity #Justice

💰 How generous are healthcare’s richest billionaires? Inside Philanthropy dives into their giving priorities and impact. 🌟✨ @kavate.bsky.social reports: www.insidephilanthropy.com/ho... #Philanthropy #Healthcare #SocialImpact #BillionairePhilanthropy #HealthcareInnovation #Equity

10 New Year’s Resolutions for Your Board nonprofitlawblog.com/5-new-year-r... #nonprofits

A group of retired Black women in Philly gather weekly to sew period pads for girls in Africa. Along the way, they've also built a community here "We believe in each other and have faith in ourselves, and we have faith others are going to support us”

In 2025, media like @npquarterly.bsky.social will: 1) Defend safety, security, and well-being of vulnerable communities & civil sector orgs 2) Strengthen grassroots organizations & coalitions building an inclusive, multiracial democracy We're expanding our board to prepare. Join us? bit.ly/3ORHRmP

Best of the Nonprofit Law Blog 2024 nonprofitlawblog.com/best-of-the-... #nonprofits #law #thingsyoushouldknow

A federal judge has struck down key parts of an Arkansas law that would have allowed criminal charges against librarians and booksellers for providing so-called “harmful” materials to minors

One of the best things I ever did for myself was stop comparing my life trajectory to people who have support systems. I won’t say I never had help, but I’m just now truly understanding the difference between “assistance” and “support”.

“The president-elect could potentially use the justice department and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to target non-profits and researchers, launch politically motivated investigations and pass legislation to restrict their activities.” @theguardian.com #nonprofitsky #npsky #philanthropy #democracy

@rebekahbarber.bsky.social covers how the Race Forward's Facing Race conference uplifted the importance of local organizing and coalition building: nonprofitquarterly.org/racial-justi... @saratexas.bsky.social #racialjustice

Latinx folks make up 20% of the U.S. population. But nonprofits don't have the resources to support this growing community. Here is how philanthropy can better support Latinx fundraisers and nonprofits.

"The struggle of BIPOC people, and perhaps Black people in particular, to build robust, authentic, and safe community online is long and ongoing." Huge thanks and praise to @rudyfraser.com for his vision—and dedication—to building a thriving, safe Black online community on #BlueSky. #BlackSky

📣📣📣Call for Papers📣📣📣 This is a pivotal moment to study justice philanthropy, using philanthropic foundations providing a focusing lens. Full call below. Let me know if you have questions. #nonprofitsky #pasky #academicsky www.istr.org/news/684919/...

H.R. 9495 – Some Definitions nonprofitlawblog.com/h-r-9495-som... #nonprofits #law #HR9495

In Washington, D.C., a tax on residents earning more than $250,000 a year is boosting the wages of child care workers. Two years in, it's proving to be a great investment.

How are nonprofits adopting AI? A survey from the Center for Effective Philanthropy finds that more than half of #nonprofits use AI: nonprofitquarterly.org/sector-adopt... #AI #npsky #nonprofitsky

Remember that books are going to be harder to find. Public libraries might be something that they go after. I know that food is #1 priority, but knowledge should be in your top 5. Please stay safe and please educate yourself. #booksky #bluecrew

www.niemanlab.org/2024/12/the-... “There’s an old adage in the news business that journalists only cover the planes that crash. But, we need to cover the planes that are taking off. A new generation of thriving local news outlets. This is a story that needs to be told.” Support. Local. #Journalism.

Evaluation is important to ensure your nonprofit is making an impact. But, how do you know if you're asking the right questions, in the right way? Kimberly Spring of the @annieecaseyfdn.bsky.social shares how to ask better questions to evaluate your nonprofit's effectiveness.

i hope i die warmed by the life that i tried to live — Nikki Giovanni

And, in case you missed it, here was my report on today’s SCOTUS arguments: www.lawdork.com/p/skrmetti-s...

#booksky #writerstruggles #writersofbluesky #selfdoubt

Us: “Nah, we don’t do Thanksgiving.” Also us: “We’re up to 32 visitors this morning!” #turkeytravelers

Help us send 2,000 books to readers who are incarcerated this winter through our Books Not Bars program

In our inaugural climate justice column, inspired by Octavia E. Butler, Parables of Earth, NPQ's @alisonstine.bsky.social draws a connection between climate, art, and self-care: nonprofitquarterly.org/parables-of-... #climatejustice

Bluesky feed: democracy is crumbling and the earth is burning and Drake is fuming and wait, hold up hold up, people are doing what now? Tryin’ to cook without butter or spice?! #wicked Instagram feed: NOBODY IN ALL OF OZ IS EVER GONNA BRING USSSSSSSS DOWNNNNNNNN!!! #alsowicked

I don’t always have good news to share first thing in the morning BUT… IT’S BOOKS WE LOVE DAY!!!!! apps.npr.org/best-books/#...

Morning, y’all. #seventhepup #friendsgivingvisiting

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Gol dang but I love #libraries. Read free books while you wait for your flight? Well done, STL. Well done.

I made my first Starter Pack! #TrustBlackWomen - I'll keep adding as more amazing Black Women join this app - but this is a great start. #BlackSky go.bsky.app/4b49z4w

Once again, @texasobserver.org nails it. This is the story of just one fight for #justice in just one town in Texas, yes. But it also a tale of The Playbook: how (denial of) public spaces, permits, and dollars become death-by-a-thousand-cuts tools to silence voices and shut down orgs.

So many #FacingRace folks at this session to prep for future legal threats to orgs/agencies advancing #racialjustice, #DEI, and #equity that some couldn’t get in. What questions are your #npsky #nonprofitsky #polisky orgs asking? We’ll publish a follow-up resource at @npquarterly.bsky.social