Some thoughts on change https://philanthropy2173.ghost.io/what-changes-matter/ #philanthropy #nonprofits #democracy #civilsociety
Recently came across the Anti-Capitalist Software License: https://anticapitalist.software/
Oriented toward a post-capitalist future, the Anti-Capitalist Software License (ACSL) enables the sharing of software that supports individuals, #collectives worker-owned #cooperatives and #nonprofits. Use by entities that profit from exploitative #labour practices is explicitly restricted, however. The ACSL makes a clear distinction between #commerce and capitalism: commercial use of #software is permitted, so long as the organization concerned is not structured along capitalist lines. In this way the ACSL aims to give such non-capitalist actors a strategic ‘advantage so that they may survive under capitalism - and outlive it’.
Get this: A survey found 84% of San Francisco nonprofits face frequent cyberattacks, yet 53% have *zero* full-time IT staff. 
Now Washington state is working with UC Berkeley to tackle this exact vulnerability for their nonprofits. #Cybersecurity #Nonprofits
https://archive.is/dUFFU
A few thoughts on foundations, philanthropy and what changes matter
"Regarding the folks softening their language, prioritizing their comfort, and claiming a sudden reduction in risk capacity—let them go. One of the more nefarious dangers to justice movements is precisely the white moderate. And this sector has a tendency to reward and celebrate them."
Read more of Esther Saehyun Lee's essay, "The purge and the purpose: Saying goodbye to those abandoning justice in nonprofit work"
https://communitycentricfundraising.org/2025/05/26/the-purge-and-the-purpose/
Understanding the Importance of Incident Response Plans for Nonprofits – Source: securityboulevard.com https://ciso2ciso.com/understanding-the-importance-of-incident-response-plans-for-nonprofits-source-securityboulevard-com/ #SecurityBoulevard(Original) #rssfeedpostgeneratorecho #incidentresponseplans #CyberSecurityNews #SecurityBoulevard #IncidentResponse #SocialFacebook #SocialLinkedIn #Cybersecurity #Nonprofits #SocialX
#Trump's government dismantling on the line in #court hearing over #MassLayoffs
A coalition of #unions, #nonprofits & #municipalities will urge a federal judge Thurs to extend her temporary block on Trump's admin implementing mass layoffs at #FederalAgencies, in the broadest setback yet to his sweeping dismantling of the govt.
#law #DOGE #Musk #Constitution #CoEqualBranchesOfGovernment #SeparationOfPowers #ExecutiveOverreach #AbuseOfPower #AmericanAutocracy
https://www.reuters.com/business/world-at-work/trumps-government-overhaul-line-court-hearing-over-mass-layoffs-2025-05-22/
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Duke Energy Foundation Commits $500,000 To Support Local Environmental Impact Programs Across North Carolina https://www.byteseu.com/1031707/ #DukeEnergy #environment #EnvironmentalImpact #EnvironmentalResources #nonprofits #NorthCarolina #NYSE:DUK
Kindness goes a long way, so does tracking your cash flow.
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Not affiliated with this, but could be helpful for folks in these times...
The National Recording Preservation Foundation (NRPF) is announcing a grant cycle for 2025.
The National Recording Preservation Foundation (NRPF) invites USA-based libraries, archives, and nonprofit cultural institutions to apply for audio preservation grants of up to $10,000.
Due 6/25
https://www.recordingpreservation.org/programs/grants/2025-call-for-proposals/
Join our #TSWebinar with RoundTable Technology on May 21 at 12:30pm PT, to learn how your #nonprofit can achieve more goals using Microsoft’s #AI assistant, #Copilot.
Discover the benefits of using Microsoft 365 Copilot for #nonprofits and how to get started. Understand the basics of #GenerativeAI and its applications. Learn how to address AI policy, bias, ethics, and security concerns.
7.6: Abundance, Inclusion, Resilience: The One Million Neighbours Project with Sam Nabi
This episode, Ariel speaks to Sam Nabi about One Million Neighbours, a project bringing together the voices of local non-profits that envisions the future of Waterloo Region once the population has reached one million. Sam discusses the impetus for the project, providing a voice for the voiceless, the issue with grant applications, funding the future, being proactive instead of reactive to harsh policies, and much more. What might an abundant, inclusive, resilient (Ariel says: solarpunk) city look like on the human level? Who lives there, what do they value, and what are their daily lives like? And what does it look like to take action now at the regional/municipal level to ensure that utopian vision?
#solarpunk #SolarpunkPresentsPodcast #Episode #SeasonSeven #podcast #interview #OneMillionNeighbours @samnabi @dtkmelissa #VisionOneMillion #HoldTheLineWR #Nonprofits #neighbours #Waterloo #RegionOfWaterloo #Kitchener #KW #UrbanPlanning #transit #PublicSpaces
Today is Victoria Day in Canada, a national holiday, so I briefly considered waiting to post this until Tuesday but screw colonial measures of time; #notmyqueen lol
Good day folks. I need your thoughts. I've started a NonProfit called BT Free, btfree.org, and I'm hoping to get thoughts on a question I had.
Do folks think it's ok if I link to the donations page for BT Free during Fireside Fedi and mention it during a show as well? I want to focus on the guest, but I'm going to have to start asking about donations somewhere, but I don't want to ask if folks think it's not ok.
Please boost this out so I can get as many thoughts as possible on this. I'm new to all of this and I really appreciate everyone's thoughts. Thank you all for being here and doing all you do!
#boostplease #poll #firesideFedi #FsF #show #interview #fediverse #fedi #podcast #fedicast #nonprofit #nonprofits #nonprofittech
https://knowgoodwords.com/9-ways-journalists-can-uncover-stories-on-nonprofits-using-form-990/
9 Ways #Journalists Can Uncover #Stories on #Nonprofits using Form 990
Miche
..."One way to find those hidden-gem stories for nonprofit organizations is digging into Form 990—the IRS financial disclosure. There, you can strike gold finding shiny nuggets from mismanagement to hidden agendas.
...
Check the salaries and be"...
House Republicans look to help Trump strip tax-exempt status of nonprofits he says support terrorism
By ALEXA ST. JOHN and MATTHEW DALY
Updated 1:37 PM EDT, May 13, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — "A proposal by Republicans in Congress would allow President Donald Trump’s administration to remove the tax-exempt status of nonprofits that it says support #terrorism, creating what some #nonprofits say is an arbitrary standard to financially punish #charities that advocate for issues that don’t align with his agenda.
"Unusual language added Monday to a reconciliation bill from the House Ways and Means Committee — the tax-writing committee — would allow for terminating the tax-exempt status of groups the administration deems 'terrorist supporting organizations.' The language mirrors a bill from the last Congress that passed in the House but did not pass the Senate.
"The definition and criteria for determining whether or how an organization supports terrorism are unclear. The bill also targets nonprofits in other ways, echoing complaints by Trump, who has called the tax-exempt status a 'privilege' that has been 'abused.' Trump has threatened to revoke tax-exempt status for groups that don’t abide by his directives or agree with his views."
[...]
"Michelle Roos, executive director of the Environmental Protection Network, which represents hundreds of former scientists and regulators, said last month 'we all pay the price' when charitable organizations are silenced based on politics.
"For example, the move to revoke #TaxExempt status could choke off funding for groups that urge greater action to promote clean air, water and land, work to help communities most affected by industrial pollution and advocate for projects and policies to combat #ClimateChange — among other issues.
" 'It threatens the rights, health, and future of every community,' Roos said in a statement.
Last month, Trump said he could target environmental groups and the ethics watchdog organization Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington."
