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As I'm learning more about the potential for  #nonprofits to tap into the  #impactinvesting  #market, I'm grateful to the  #leadership and guidance of  Avery Fontaine,  Joyce Petrenchak, and  Heather Falmen. Below are three examples I found instructive: 1.  PNC and  Howard University:  The Power of...

How Much Can Nonprofits Raise Money for Advocacy - and is Advocacy Allowable by 501(c)(3) charities? Yes, it is legal, and I find myself sometimes trying to distinguish between lobbying and advocacy, two words often used interchangeably even by the agencies that allow/encourage advocacy for issues...

Mission Statement: Compass Working Capital (“Compass”) is working to end asset poverty for families with low incomes and narrow the racial and gender wealth divides. The mission of Compass is to partner with families with low incomes to build assets as a pathway out of poverty. We focus on reaching...

Last month, I learned about  Drexel University's LeBow College of Business's Center for Nonprofit Governance as I was searching for some  #research on the  #marketplace of  #nonprofits and data analysis related to  #fundraising. What I like about the entire platform at Drexel is the website is...

I found the following suggestions on the website sections dedicated to supporting  #nonprofits as they inquire about receiving  #grants. While some might find these suggestions common sense, I still want to share a sample to potentially inspire action: 1. "Our donor advisors check  GuideStar -...