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Happy Birthday! The Charitable Deduction Turns 100

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To provide some relief for these steep rates, the federal government provided ways for households to reduce their taxable income. The charitable deduction is a vital nexus between the general public, the nonprofit organizations they support, and government policy. So, Happy Birthday to the Charitable Deduction! think tank.

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The 2019 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar

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The 36th Annual Nonprofit Organizations Institute will feature nationally recognized experts from private foundations, public charities, law, finance, and government discussing the latest tax, legislative and governance issues affecting nonprofit organizations. 15th Annual Nonprofit Governance Symposium. Jan 24 - 25.

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11 Hispanic and Latino Organizations Everyone Should Know

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NALEO Educational Fund is the nation’s leading non-profit, non-partisan organization that facilitates full Latino participation in the American political process, from citizenship to public service. Chicanos Por La Causa was founded in 1969 to confront oppression facing Latinos in Phoenix, Arizona as part of the movement led by Cesar Chavez.

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What are the nonprofit management implications of Pay for Success programs?

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The blurring lines between government, nonprofit and for-profit sectors have led to innovative vehicles to fund interventions that address society’s most intractable problems. They are an evolution of the traditional contract partnerships between nonprofits and government. As Clara Miller (2015), president of the H. and Lombard, A.

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Digital Communications: A Wise Investment

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HMA Public Relations. Fink is vice president/general manager of Phoenix-based HMA Public Relations. Fink , Vice President /. General Manager. Do you have a fan page? What’s the hashtag for that conference? Did you see that great blog post? Will you write a LinkedIn recommendation for me? Like this article? Get another!

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How Can Member-Based Nonprofits Use Lean Innovation to Remain Relevant?

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Often if a drug trial fails the public is unaware of the failure or the associated cost. Overhaul the governance model and committee operations. Durkin-Bighorn has a Bachelor’s from ASU in Public Administration and her Master’s in Nonprofit Leadership and Management from ASU. Empower the CEO and enhance staff expertise.

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So, You're Being Audited.

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Review any guidelines that have been provided in the past about the rules that govern the area being audited. She has been active in the community, serving as Chair of the Public Art Committee for the Phoenix Arts and Culture Commission , as well as serving on multiple boards and commissions in the Phoenix Metro area.

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