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If you’re a leader of a nonprofit it’s likely that you are feeling overwhelmed. So when Suzanne Strassberger and I come to you with a request to make sure the voices of your clients and communities are heard loud and clear in November, we are well aware of how much is already on your plates. But we also believe that our democracy and much of the work you do is at stake this year. In this blog post, we’ve laid out some simple steps you can take as a nonprofit to promote voting. We even give a hat tip to Taylor Swift. Take a look and let us know if we can help. #nonprofits. #democracy #votingrights

Investigating Political Nonprofits, Scam PACs and More: ProPublica is offering a webinar on how to follow 527 nonprofit databases and sheds light on their money’s influence on politics. Sign up now for July 9 webinar. #nonprofits, #scams, #politics, #ProPublica, #webinar

If you’re a leader of a nonprofit it’s likely that you are feeling overwhelmed. So when we come to you with a request to make sure the voices of your clients and communities are heard loud and clear in November, we are well aware of how much is already on your plates. But we also believe that our democracy and much of the work you do is at stake this year. In this blog post, we’ve laid out some simple steps you can take as a nonprofit to promote voting. We even give a hat tip to Taylor Swift. Take a look and let us know if we can help. #nonprofits. #democracy #votingrights https://lnkd.in/gk-Vv7vf

INFLUENCE-SEEKING IN U.S. CORPORATE ELITES’ CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION BEHAVIOR - PDF: https://lnkd.in/gSQNd54u I show that U.S. corporate elites use contributions to political campaigns as a tool of political influence, leveraging a new panel on the contributions to members of U.S. Congress (MCs) by 401,557 corporate leaders of 14,807 U.S. corporations over the 1999-2018 period. Donations increase by 11% when a politician is assigned to a committee dealing with policy issues relevant to a corporate leader’s company. The effect is driven by donations to MCs with the greatest power in the committees. I estimate that, absent a strategic motive to influence MCs, donations from corporate leaders during this period would have been lower by $20 million.

Taking proactive measures will protect your nonprofit's data and strengthen the trust and confidence that your donors, clients, and team members have in your organization. We encourage you to join us for another insightful discussion on the significance of data security in nonprofits this Thursday, September 12, at 10 AM EST by becoming a member of the No Nonsense Nonprofits Facebook Group. #FBLive #TipsbySandi #NonprofitLife #NonprofitAccounting

H.R. 9495 poses a serious threat to nonprofits nationwide, including those serving Delaware. This bill could unfairly label nonprofits as "terrorist-supporting," risking their tax-exempt status without due process. Join us in urging Senators Carper and Coons to vote NO on H.R. 9495. Let’s protect the organizations vital to Delaware’s communities! #SupportDENonprofits #AdvocacyMatters

Political ads have enraged me. Political ads have also inspired me. As someone who has managed both political ads and political candidates, I can tell you that despite the frustration (that we’re ALL feeling) with the top of the ticket, tomorrow isn’t just about the President of the United States. Tomorrow will determine how you and your family’s lives change, most quickly and closely to home, whether you’re aware of it or not. Tomorrow will determine your state governor's office, state attorney general, (handling serious statewide criminal prosecutions) state house of representatives, state senate, county commissioners, local school board members, and perhaps most importantly, state supreme court justices - for obvious reasons... In Indiana, I know many of these people personally and feel compelled to remind you that they don’t have multi-million dollar budgets. In fact most of them have sacrificed their lives for years to travel to every corner of their districts, connect with citizens and raise small dollar donations. They've struggled to keep their heads above water just to have a shot in this crazy, f****ed up, money-in-politics world. They are passionate about people, not power, and need you to show up tomorrow, for the #DownBallot. They are army veterans, adoptive parents, non-profit directors, healthcare professionals, pilots, religious and non religious, concerned citizens who deeply care for the communities we all deserve to live in. If you need a refresher on exactly who will be on the ballot in your district, simply visit www.vote.org and type in your address.  And if you'd like some insight on particular candidates, feel free to DM me. :) #ShowUp4TheNonMillionairs #AdvertisingForGood

As election season ramps up, take a moment to review the Nonprofit Nonpartisan Voter Engagement Guide from the National Council of Nonprofits. Nonprofits have a unique degree of trust among community members, and have unique insight into how laws and policies affect people's day to day lives. Use this guide to learn how to leverage these assets and promote voter engagement. https://lnkd.in/e8Yzr5xy

Taking proactive measures will protect your nonprofit's data and strengthen the trust and confidence that your donors, clients, and team members have in your organization. We encourage you to join us for another insightful discussion on the significance of data security in nonprofits this Thursday, September 12, at 10 AM EST by becoming a member of the No Nonsense Nonprofits Facebook Group. #FBLive #TipsbySandi #NonprofitLife #NonprofitAccounting

Charitable nonprofits are uniquely positioned through deep knowledge of their communities to inspire voter participation. Research proves that when nonprofits use their legal rights to – on a nonpartisan basis – encourage people to vote by, among other ways, registering to vote and getting out to vote, people vote at significantly higher levels than if nonprofits did nothing. Engage in nonpartisan election-related activities this year through resources listed by the National Council of Nonprofits. https://ow.ly/4Yae50QHVx7