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How can nonprofits implement a strategic public policy agenda to achieve greater impact?

ASU Lodestar Center

posted by Anna Carlson Fall 2020 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. Public policy and the nonprofit sector. Public policy at all levels of government has the ability to threaten the work of all nonprofits (National Council of Nonprofits, 2019). Illustration by Yuxin Qin.

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[Breaking News] An Extraordinary Funding Opportunity For Nonprofits To Preserve Local Journalism

Bloomerang

Nonprofits focused on the preservation of local journalism are being called to step up, and many of the country’s largest private foundations have announced $500 million in funding over five years to support them, an extraordinary initiative called Press Forward.

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Ask a Nonprofit Specialist: What does the repeal of Arizona's solicitation law mean to my nonprofit?

ASU Lodestar Center

Question: How have the requirements for charitable solicitation registration in Arizona changed with new legislation? Is this good or bad for nonprofits in Arizona? This should not be confused with the Corporate Annual Report required by the Arizona Corporation Commission , which is still required. Let’s hope.

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Research Friday: Current Status of Arizona's Philanthropic Resources

ASU Lodestar Center

Arizona Grantmakers Forum. As part of a continuing weekly series, each Friday we invite a nonprofit expert to highlight a research report or study and discuss how it can inform and improve day-to-day nonprofit practice. One never-ending concern for nonprofits is funding. Marissa Theisen , President & CEO.

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'Thanks to Public Allies, I am Now, and Forever, an Agent of Impact'

ASU Lodestar Center

posted by Emma Mones Class 12 Public Ally. Therefore, I took a leap of faith, took “the road less traveled,” and applied for Public Allies Arizona. I’ve had the chance to exercise my public speaking skills, increase my professionalism, and—most importantly—inspire others to do something great.

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Ask a Nonprofit Specialist: Legal protection of control within public charities

ASU Lodestar Center

Question: I am the interested in starting a public charity, and I want to legally protect my influence and ability to control the affairs of the organization. Long answer: Public charities are an IRS designation of organizations that are organized and operated for exempt purposes. Contact one of our nonprofit specialists today!

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Why the new revenue recognition and nonprofit standards are significant for nonprofits

ASU Lodestar Center

For the general public, the designation “nonprofit” is often correlated with donations. The thought of a nonprofit entity earning revenue and having customers can appear contradictory. Why, suddenly, is earning revenue and having customers an important topic for nonprofits? Let’s stick with the government agency example.