Micro Content Is Here to Stay | Upleaf

Micro Content Is Here to Stay | Upleaf: "How This Impacts Your Strategy
Assuming the Apple Watch entrenches itself in the U.S. and abroad, here is what you can expect to happen:"



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Leader at Haas Jr. Fund Stepping Down After Leading Marriage-Equality Fight - The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Leader at Haas Jr. Fund Stepping Down After Leading Marriage-Equality Fight - The Chronicle of Philanthropy: "Ira Hirschfield will step down as president and trustee of the Evelyn and Walter Haas Jr. Fund at the end of 2016, leaving the grant maker, which was at the forefront of the marriage-equality movement, looking for a new leader for the first time in more than two decades."



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State of the Industry: Highlights from AFP-NYC’s 2016 Annual Meeting - NonProfit PRO

State of the Industry: Highlights from AFP-NYC’s 2016 Annual Meeting - NonProfit PRO: "Keynote speaker Jason Lee, general counsel for Association of Fundraising Professionals, shared some economic insights and updates for 2016. Among them was a reminder that a leading indicator of when the economy is down is how the nonprofit sector is performing. And since nonprofits can’t really help or grow the economy, they can at least, from a legislative position, work with the IRS to help ensure that the government does not create barriers that would restrict a donor’s ability to give. Recently, there were two wins for the sector"



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Beware Of Election Cycle Tax Plans - The NonProfit TimesThe NonProfit Times

Beware Of Election Cycle Tax Plans - The NonProfit TimesThe NonProfit Times: "The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) cannot grow the economy, but it can work toward preventing governmental barriers to generating income. That was the message of Jason Lee, general counsel of AFP, to those in attendance at Wednesday’s annual meeting of the New York City chapter."



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In Wake of Recent Consolidation, WV Red Cross Performance Under Fire | Nonprofit Quarterly

In Wake of Recent Consolidation, WV Red Cross Performance Under Fire | Nonprofit Quarterly: "Near the end of last year, NPQ reported on a letter sent by Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-MS) to the American Red Cross, asking CEO Gail McGovern about the effects layoffs, cutbacks, and chapter consolidations might have on the organization’s ability to respond to disasters, especially in rural areas. NPQ has also reported on other chapter consolidations within federated organizations and has expressed concern about the degree to which this can weaken the network of services and their availability in more rural areas."



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Nonprofit Crowdsources Ideas for New Organizational Name | Nonprofit Quarterly

Nonprofit Crowdsources Ideas for New Organizational Name | Nonprofit Quarterly: "At NPQ, we often say that your real organizational brand exists in the connection between you and your primary constituents. In other words, they often know who you really are and can state it pretty consistently. This organization is putting that assumption to work by crowdsourcing the effort to choose a new name.

The Light Opera Works in Chicago wants to rename itself, and is starting with a call to audience members for their ideas. “After 35 years, we’ve decided to make a change,” cofounder and general manager Bridget McDonough said. “‘Light Opera Works’ has been a wonderful name for a long time, but we feel it no longer tells the full story of who we are and what we do.”"



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