I am delighted to share that this learning opportunity is already about 2/3 full. That said, there is room for more #nonprofits in #ChesterCountyPa to attend.
REGISTER NOW: https://ow.ly/GTl350VFJ2O
#podcasting #StartLocalPodcast #StartLocal https://mstdn.social/@liamdempsey/114421510528421193
Update. "#Trump says he’s yanking #Harvard’s tax-exempt status."
https://www.politico.com/news/2025/05/02/trump-harvard-tax-exempt-status-00323192
PS: We could say that Trump has moved from threat to action. Or we could say that he's started another two-step dance to energize the MAGA base, first with a futile gesture ("look at my strong action!") and second with the inevitable loss in court ("look at those radical judges!").
#Academia #DefendResearch #Nonprofits #Universities #USLaw #USPol #USPolitics
@academicchatter
I love that the OMG community is supporting #nonprofits!
https://social.lol/@adam/114430720843877857
We know #podcasts are a powerful way to share online. @jcasabona and I are partnering with the Chester County United Way to deliver “Be the Ideal Podcast Guest: Tips for Nonprofits”.
In our free workshop, #nonprofits can learn:
How to identify podcasts that align with your mission Tips for pitching yourself or your organization as a guest How to prepare for a successful podcast appearance Ways to leverage your episode once it’s published
Register: https://ow.ly/GTl350VFJ2O
#politics #nonprofits #DataRescue
"What happens when a nonprofit program or an entire organization needs to shut down? The communities being served, and often society as a whole, are the losers. What if it were possible to mitigate some of that damage by sharing valuable intellectual property assets of the closing effort for longer term benefit? Organizations in these tough circumstances must give serious thought to a responsible exit for their intangible assets."
https://ssir.org/articles/entry/closing-nonprofits-exit-to-open#
The Soft Authoritarianism of Institutional Philanthropy https://open.substack.com/pub/responsive/p/the-soft-authoritarianism-of-institutional. The Money Quote "Endowments weren’t designed to meet the moment. They were built to outlast it." #nonprofits #foundations #crisis
About six years ago, something happened in my life that almost ended it. This week’s Three Minute Reset is pretty intense, but I hope it helps you move forward if your life is mired down in failure sauce.
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/embrace-authenticity-your-path-growth-molly-cantrell-kraig-8wcfc
#US Coalition Offers #Free #Legal #Aid To #Fired #Federal #Workers
A coalition of organizations, including #unions like the AFL-CIO and #nonprofits like the nonpartisan legal volunteering network We the Action, has teamed up to connect the thousands of federal employees fired under the Trump Administration with free legal support, calling on lawyers across the U.S. to join their efforts. [via email from Law360]
#politics #nonprofits #Wikipedia
"[Ed] Martin, the interim U.S. attorney in Washington and Trump’s permanent selection to serve in that role, sent a letter on Thursday afternoon to the Wikimedia Foundation that alleged it 'is engaging in a series of activities that could violate its obligations' under 501(c)(3), a section of the IRS code for charities. It is Wikipedia’s parent group."
https://www.thefp.com/p/trump-prosecutor-threatens-wikipedia
The Free Press: Exclusive: Trump’s D.C. Prosecutor Threatens Wikipedia’s Tax-Exempt Status. “Ed Martin, the firebrand Republican activist whom President Donald Trump picked to be the top prosecutor in D.C., has a new target: Wikipedia. Martin, the interim U.S. attorney in Washington and Trump’s permanent selection to serve in that role, sent a letter on Thursday afternoon to the […]
big ups Moby for doing something incredibly nice, especially for students + as a teaching tool (let alone as a lovely resource for musicians) <3
Join us and @globalcyberalliance starting May 20, 2025 for #Cybersecurity for #Nonprofits, a six-week course designed to help you protect your organization’s data, team, and mission—no tech background needed.
What you’ll learn:
• How to assess and reduce cybersecurity risks
• Best practices for data, passwords, and policies
• Realistic ways to build a culture of security
Get $100 off with code 100CYBEROFF until May 1st. Register here: http://spr.ly/60492gNo7
As #Trump targets #Harvard and #nonprofits, wealthy donors are wary of stepping up giving
What's true? How could it be more true? These are questions for poets, but also for those who seek to better the world, don't you think? A few musings before the next meeting(s) of the Philanthropy Book Club (PBC) https://philanthropy2173.ghost.io/is-this-true-what-could-make-it-more-true/
In honor of Earth Day, check out these #nonprofits tackling #ClimateChange, protecting natural habitats, and creating a more sustainable future for all. 
World Wildlife Fund: Protects wildlife, fights climate change, and preserves habitats worldwide. Environmental Defense Fund: Combats climate change and pollution through science and policy. The Nature Conservancy: Safeguards nature and promotes sustainable solutions.
*Please boost*
ICYMI, Vu Le shared a document from the National Council of Nonprofits in anticipation of any EOs targeting the sector and community
I've pulled the opening paragraph in this thread.
Myth v. Reality
Executive Branch Lacks Authority to Target Nonprofit Organizations
Updated April 21, 2025
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Trump Officials Weigh #EarthDay Move Against Green Groups
#WhiteHouse officials are preparing executive orders that would strip some #environmental #nonprofits of their #taxexempt status, setting up a possible Earth Day strike against organizations seen as standing in the way of President Donald Trump’s push for more domestic #oil, #gas and #coal production.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-04-18/trump-officials-weigh-earth-day-move-against-green-groups
https://archive.ph/8ZrIM
Nonprofit says no to regime
(Democracy Docket) Last week, the nonprofit Vera Institute of Justice came under attack from the Trump Administration.
OPEN CALL for the The Chicago Community Trust African American Legacy Grant cycle.
Learn more and apply at the link. Deadlines May 21, 2025.
Does your nonprofit serve California children in underserved communities?
Marian and Pink Happ fund grant apps are open
Deadline June 30
Grants $5k to $10K
