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Tony Macklin

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Philanthropy advisor, philanthropist, philanthropy geek. Works at the intersection of meaningful giving & community results.

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Anne S Kim @anne-s-kim.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
An important new report from @ips-dc.org finds that "elite" foundations are getting richer and giving out less. "Donor-advised funds" are also holding vast amounts of wealth. One potential reason for this parsimony: Fear of retaliation by the Trump administration. ips-dc.org/wp-content/u...
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nationalnonprofits.bsky.social @nationalnonprofits.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Why giving by the ultra-wealthy often lags behind their ambitions—and what could help move money faster. ~ @bridgespangroup.bsky.social www.bridgespan.org/insights/slo...
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Slow Philanthropy
Why giving by the ultra-wealthy often lags behind their ambitions—and what could help move money faster.
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Bobby Kogan @bbkogan.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
turns out if you post hard enough, you can make a difference. brings a tear to your eye! 🥲
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Tax Cuts Are Primarily Responsible for the Increasing Debt Ratio
Without the Bush and Trump tax cuts, debt as a percentage of the economy would be declining permanently.
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Tony Macklin @tonymacklin1.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
>200 #advisors have completed the @daylightadvisors.bsky.social Essentials of Modern DAF Certificate since Aug 1. Join the movement to improve client conversations about #donoradvisedfunds #philanthropy www.daylightadvisors.com/certificates... #WealthManagement #estateplanning
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Ellis Simani @emsimani.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
NEW @propublica.org: A quarter of all individual giving in the U.S. is made through donor-advised funds. We uncovered troubling inconsistencies in how some DAF sponsors applied their policies and found that donors and charities are routinely left in the dark. www.propublica.org/article/dono...
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Wall Street’s Nonprofits Use Selective, Opaque Logic to Defund Charities
A quarter of all individual giving in the U.S. is made through donor-advised funds. A ProPublica investigation reveals how these high-stakes decisions to cut off funding often leave charities, donors ...
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Gene Takagi @gtak.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Does Your Nonprofit Conduct Business in Multiple States? What You Need to Know perlmanandperlman.com/does-your-no... - Benjamin Perlman, Perlman & Perlman, LLP
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Does Your Nonprofit Conduct Business in Multiple States? What You Need to Know - Perlman & Perlman
Understand foreign qualification for nonprofits, including when registration is required, what ongoing obligations apply, and why qualifying "just in case" can create unnecessary risk.
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Tony Macklin @tonymacklin1.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Donor-advised funds' flexibility makes them both compelling & confusing for advisors & donors. The @daylightadvisors.bsky.social Essentials of Modern DAF Advising Certificate offers a clear, unconflicted grounding for advisors. www.daylightadvisors.com/certificates... #philanthropy
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Daylight | Essentials of Modern DAF Advising Certificate
The Essentials of Modern DAF Advising Certificate provides a practical, unconflicted introduction to today’s DAF landscape.
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Megan O'Matz @megomatz.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
This MAGA Influencer Runs a Charity to Teach Kids Civics. Much of the Money Goes to Him Instead. www.propublica.org/article/trum...
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This MAGA Influencer Runs a Charity to Teach Kids Civics. Much of the Money Goes to Him Instead.
Nick Adams’ Foundation for Liberty and American Greatness has brought in millions in donations and helped him land a State Department appointment, but records show there is almost no indication FLAG w...
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Inside Philanthropy @insidephilanthropy.com · 15/07/2026
Jocelynne Rainey of Brooklyn Org writes about how the grantmaker — previously the Brooklyn Community Foundation — reoriented its work to better reflect what people in the community say they need. Guest Contributor, Jocelynne Rainey, Ed.D. Reports: tinyurl.com/mtexey56 #CommunityLed
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Communities Already Know What They Need. Philanthropy Should Listen
Jocelynne Rainey of Brooklyn Org writes about how the grantmaker — previously the Brooklyn Community Foundation — reoriented its work to better reflect what people in the community say they need.
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ProPublica @propublica.org · 13/07/2026
Nonprofits known as 527s can raise unlimited sums for political spending. As a reminder, we've got a database that allows journalists, researchers and others to more easily search these organizations’ finances:
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527 Explorer — ProPublica
Every year, hundreds of millions of dollars flow through little-known political organizations called 527s. Use our database to explore who funds these organizations and how they’re spending their mone...
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Pew Research Center @pewresearch.org · 17/06/2026
Find more on LGBTQ adults here:
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The Experiences of LGBTQ Americans Today
How lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer adults view Obergefell's impact on social acceptance for LGBTQ people, 10 years after the Supreme Court decision legalizing same-sex marriage.
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Bobby Kogan @bbkogan.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
From @ernietedeschi.bsky.social over on the very bad site
Real Median Annual Wages, 25-64 year olds, 1961-2024
Constant 2024$
PCE-adjusted
Single-year age-adjusted to 2024 age profile

Roughly flat for some college, high school only, and less than high school.

Priors of flat and periods of riding for both BA and advanced degree, but clearly long-term rising.
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Tony Macklin @tonymacklin1.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Data Shows #GenZ Is In The Beginning Stages Of #Philanthropy. Gen Z adults are aged 18–29. thenonprofittimes.com/npt_articles...
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Paul Kiernan @pkwsj.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
The government becomes more sensitive to interest rates as debt grows. One in seven dollars of federal spending now goes to interest. A 0.1 percentage-point interest-rate increase would cost $379 billion over 10 years, according to the CBO.  www.wsj.com/economy/u-s-...
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U.S. Debt Tops 100% of GDP
Federal debt exceeding the size of the economy is a potent symbol of the gathering fiscal stresses on the U.S.
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ImpactAssets @impactassets.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
The #IA50 2026 Impact Fund Manager Showcase is live! bit.ly/IA502026 This year marks 15 years of the IA 50 as the definitive guide to impact fund managers globally. The 193 firms on this year's list reflect the growth, maturity and innovation in the #impinv landscape. Press release: buff.ly/s4JHKhh
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Caroline Fiennes @carolinefiennes.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Funny how a US administration so opposed to renewable energy ends up making the case for them:
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Gene Takagi @gtak.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
Federal Terrorism Law and U.S. Civil Society: An Explainer www.icnl.org/federal-terr... - @icnl.bsky.social
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Federal Terrorism Law and U.S. Civil Society: An Explainer
Explainer on federal terrorism offenses and designations affecting U.S. nonprofits and activists, including material support laws, SDGT and FTO designations, sentencing enhancements, and First Amendme...
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Tony Macklin @tonymacklin1.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Know a #CPA #financialplanner #wealthadvisor #trustofficer #estateplanner or similar professional that's newer to #philanthropy and #charitableplanning? @daylightadvisors.bsky.social just launched the *free* "Introduction to Philanthropic Planning Certificate" program.
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Inside Philanthropy @insidephilanthropy.com · 04/02/2026
A new report finds that when DAFs represent a larger proportion of a community foundation’s activities, more of its grants exit the community. Mike Scutari Reports: tinyurl.com/2kvkkjfn #DonorAdvisedFunds #CommunityFoundations #PlaceBasedGiving #MissionDrift #PhilanthropyTrends #DAFResearch
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Some Community Foundations’ DAF Grants Are Leaving the Community. Is that a Bad Thing?
A new report finds that when DAFs represent a larger proportion of a community foundation’s activities, more of its grants exit the community.
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Tony Macklin @tonymacklin1.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
@daylightadvisors.bsky.social is hosting a free webinar "The Constant Evolution of Professional Advising" on Feb 21. Register at us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #philanthropy #financialplanning
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Jamie Merisotis @jamiemerisotis.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
Actual behavior doesn't match the 'college isn't worth it' mantra. Enrollment is up. Why? "Perhaps these people think college isn’t worth the cost in general, but end up sending their kids because they believe themselves to have gotten an unusually good deal." www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...?
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The College Backlash Is a Mirage
Americans are more pessimistic than ever about the value of a degree—but enrollment keeps going up.
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Tony Macklin @tonymacklin1.bsky.social · 30/12/2025
New year, new you, new #professionaldevelopment $ in 2026? How about expanding your ability to competently discuss #philanthropy & #socialimpact topics (not just charitable giving) with clients & donors?
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Inside Philanthropy @insidephilanthropy.com · 08/12/2025
Guest author Michael Parker on what psychology tells us about major donors — and the neat narratives that often surround them. Guest Contributor, Michael Parker Reports: tinyurl.com/2s26b75b #NonprofitLeadership #CivilSociety #Democracy #CommunityConnection #ClimateAction #PublicHealth
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Beyond Rational Generosity: What We Miss About How Big Donors Really Think
Guest author Michael Parker on what psychology tells us about major donors — and the neat narratives that often surround them.
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The same p2173 ♿️ @p2173.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
Here they come, #nonprofits. www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
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Exclusive | Trump Team Plans IRS Overhaul to Enable Pursuit of Left-Leaning Groups
The effort would install a Trump ally at the IRS’s criminal unit who has drawn up a list of investigative targets.
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Gene Takagi @gtak.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
From the House Ways & Means Committee (10/6/25) - Chairman Smith Calls On IRS to Crack Down on Tax-Exempt Groups Tied to Terrorism & Political Violence - waysandmeans.house.gov/2025/10/06/c... #nonprofits, including #fiscalsponsors, must pay attention
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Council on Foundations @councilfoundations.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
📣 The 2025 Grantmaker Salary and Benefits Report is here! Dive into the latest trends in full-time staff compensation, benefits, demographics, and more across U.S. foundations. The full report is free to download for Council members, and survey participants. cof.org/content/2025...
Council on Foundations NEW! 2025 Grantmaker Salary & Benefits Report The most comprehensive analysis on the composition and compensation of U.S. foundations in the field Download your copy today
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Tony Macklin @tonymacklin1.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
@daylightadvisors.bsky.social launched a new online "DAFopedia", a curated, expert-driven resource delivering concise, actionable insights on #donoradvisedfunds #DAFs giving and beyond. They're inviting articles from experts on all aspects of using and managing DAFs. Learn more at www.dafopedia.com
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Home | DAFopedia
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Tony Macklin @tonymacklin1.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
Daylight's Impact Philanthropy Advisor program offers CEs to professionals with these designations: CFP CWPA CIMA CFRE CSPG CAP RMA Check out a free info session on Sep. 9 or Oct. 9 to learn how to join the upcoming October and January cohorts! www.daylightadvisors.com/ipa-info-ses...
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ideas42 @ideas42.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
🧠 What happens when you ask people to reflect before they give? Working alongside 1% for the Planet, we discovered something fascinating—a brief reflective exercise could be the missing link between charitable intentions and actual giving behavior. www.ideas42.org/blog/seeing-...
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Seeing the Forest for the Trees: Personal Reflection Prompts More Intentional Giving
As we inch closer to Giving Season, our team wondered: Can themed reflection quizzes turn passion into action?
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Tony Macklin @tonymacklin1.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
Families have many decisions to navigate when they give together. No matter where a family is in its giving journey—just starting out or building on generations of experience—the new NCFP Family Giving Lifecycle primers offer invaluable guidance. www.ncfp.org/knowledge-ce... #philanthropy
The Family Giving Lifecycle graphic is seven concentric circles labeled philanthropic purpose, impact vehicles & structures, governance, impact strategies & tools, assessment & learning, operations & management, succession & legacy.
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Tony Macklin @tonymacklin1.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
The field of #philanthropy #advising, #consulting, & #planning is evolving & growing. But potential clients and employers have a tough time navigating it. @daylightadvisors.bsky.social with support from LaCire, has developed a new draft Philanthropic Advisor Competency Model.
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Axios @axios.com · 27/06/2025
The U.S. population aged 65 and up grew by 13% between 2020 and 2024. The number under 18 fell by 1.7%. There are now 11 states with more adults 65 and up than children. In 2020, there were only 3.
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America's older population is growing as its younger cohort shrinks
Fewer working-age Americans could result in labor shortages.
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Tony Macklin @tonymacklin1.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
I'm excited that 60 more people recently obtained the @daylightadvisors.bsky.social Impact Philanthropy Advisor certification. They're a mix of wealth advisors, attorneys, gift planners, family office staff, foundation staff, and philanthropic consultants.
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Gene Takagi @gtak.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
Webinar: Tax Exemption and the New Scrutiny of Nonprofits www.pace.edu/event/webina... - June 12 - 9 am PDT / noon EDT
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Webinar: Tax Exemption and the New Scrutiny of Nonprofits
This nonpartisan webinar will address the evolving regulatory environment for nonprofit organizations and the challenges they face in maintaining their exempt status amid changing administrative prior...
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Bobby Kogan @bbkogan.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
I first heard @brendanvduke.bsky.social say this, but this isn't a case where we're all trying to tighten our belts to address the deficit. Instead, Rs are asking the poorest people in America to tighten their belts to make room for tax cuts that go to the rich - all while increasing the deficit.
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Gene Takagi @gtak.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
Language Targeting NPO Exempt Status Pulled From Budget Bill For Now thenonprofittimes.com/npt_articles... | HR 9495-provisions are out again
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Tony Macklin @tonymacklin1.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
@independentsector.bsky.social has a helpful overview of how the House Ways and Means Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Reconciliation Legislation affects #nonprofits #charities #philanthropy independentsector.org/wp-content/u...
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Urban Institute @urbaninstitute.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
Meaningful engagement ensures that #solutions reflect local needs and builds trust among residents. Urban’s #Toolkit for Increasing Upward Mobility offers practical guidance and provides 10 essential best practices for #community engagement. Empower your community voices today. urbn.is/UMIToolkit3
Square graphic on the Toolkit for Increasing Upward Mobility in Your Community. The top of the graphic includes an animated city scape and the title reads Engaging Community Members in Planning and Decisionmaking. The figure listed demonstrates the spectrum of community engagement that includes inform, consult, involve, collaborate, and defer to. The source of the figure is "The Spectrum of Community Engagement" (Salinas, CA: Facilitating Power, 2019), 4. The Urban Institute "U" is located in the bottom righthand corner.
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Benjamin Soskis @bensoskis.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
This from @ellenaprill.bsky.social is one of the best explainers of the possible approaches the administration could take to revoke the exempt status of a nonprofit for promoting DEI-- for violation of fundamental public policy or bc of substantial illegal purposes. papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
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Revoking Tax-Exemption for Pursuit of DEI
These have been hard times for section 501(c)(3) organizations that believe in DEI. President Trump, unhappy with Harvard’s University’s refusal to agree to a l
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Tony Macklin @tonymacklin1.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
Your #foundation or #family wants to start or expand #impactinvesting. But you don't have the staff to manage the work. #Intermediaries can offer trusted guidance, tailored support, and specific products to help you accelerate your success.
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Helen Flannery @helenofips.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
I'm immensely proud of our brand-new donor-advised fund report. Did you know that the 3 biggest charities in the US are DAFs? That DAFs have no payout requirement at all? And that DAFs are one of the biggest conduits for dark money? Find out more at @inequality.org! 🤝 #DAFs #nonprofits #charity
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Tony Macklin @tonymacklin1.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
How can #donors #funders & their #advisors best support nonprofits & communities in these volatile, unpredictable times? Check out this "Meet the Moment" call to action: www.trustbasedphilanthropy.org/meet-the-mom...
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Meet the Moment — Trust-Based Philanthropy
Funders, now is the time to move in solidarity with nonprofits, mobilize money, and nurture possibility. Sign the philanthropic commitment, share this with peers, and join the growing community of gra...
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Tony Macklin @tonymacklin1.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
Also, still time to sign up for the April and July cohorts of @daylightadvisors.bsky.social Impact Philanthropy Advisor certification. www.daylightadvisors.com/impact-phila...
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Tony Macklin @tonymacklin1.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
Does your #philanthropic #family want to move from conversation to implementation of #impactinvesting strategies? There's still time to apply for an NCFP learning & action cohort. www.ncfp.org/event/applic...
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Tony Macklin @tonymacklin1.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
70+ people recently became Certified Impact Philanthropy Advisors through @daylightadvisors.bsky.social. Want to learn how IPA can upskill your #philanthropy #socialimpact #advising conversations & earn you CEs as a CFP, CPWA, CAP, CPGS, CFRE, CIMA, or RMA? Links to new info sessions below
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Tony Macklin @tonymacklin1.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
National Council of Nonprofits updates: Guide to #executiveorders affecting #nonprofits www.councilofnonprofits.org/files/media/... FAQs on the EOs: www.councilofnonprofits.org/files/media/... Checklist if federal grant/contract is terminated www.councilofnonprofits.org/nonprofit-ch...
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Council on Foundations @councilfoundations.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
Your participation in the annual Grantmaker Salary and Benefits (GSB) Survey is vital. Don't miss out on: 📄 Your FREE copy of the GSB Report. 📈 Early access to staff and compensation data. 📊 Custom benchmark reports to inform your strategy. Contribute to gain valuable insights: cof.org/gsbsurvey
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Join over 1,000 grantmaking organizations that participate in the 2025 Grantmaker Salary and Benefits Survey
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Tony Macklin @tonymacklin1.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
We live in a VUCA world (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, & ambiguity). Philanthropists and foundations need #advisors who can help them navigate VUCA & think bigger & bolder. They deserve advisors who can thoughtfully coach them on alternate options for supporting #socialimpact.
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Daylight Advisors | impact philanthropy advisor
The Impact Philanthropy Advisor certificate is a state-of-the-art learning program crafted with decades of experience in philanthropic advising, wealth management, and philanthropic education.
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Josh Marshall @joshtpm.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
So the IRS form 990 form lookup portal is down and apparently has been for days. These are disclosures tax exempt orgs have to make. And im told nothing has been uploaded for like a month. www.irs.gov/charities-no...
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Form 990 series downloads | Internal Revenue Service
On this page you may download all the most recent 990 Series filings on record. The download files are organized by month. Some months may have more than one entry due to the size of the download.
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Tony Macklin @tonymacklin1.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
So important: March 6 Webinar: How Your 501(c)(3) Can #Influence #Policy for the Greater Good afj.org/ba-event/pub... by @afj.org #nonprofits #advocacy
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Public Webinar: How Your 501(c)(3) Can Influence Policy for the Greater Good - Alliance for Justice
When our laws and policies work for us, our communities win. Nonprofits have a close-up view of community…
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