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Nonprofit Tax Changes Are Possible This Year, Says House Aide
March 23, 2015

Nonprofits could see important changes in tax policy from Congress during the current session even though a broad tax overhaul is unlikely to advance this year, according to a leading tax expert in the House. Provisions like the charitable deduction are unlikely to change this year. But other areas of charitable tax policy are up for grabs, said Harold Hancock, tax counsel for the House Ways and Means Committee.

Red Cross Case Raises Questions About How Nonprofits Handle Complaints
March 23, 2015

The Red Cross style of ombudsman, which is similar to those used by many colleges and other large nonprofits, is not well understood. Some view it as an effective mechanism to manage complaints, but critics say it is at best a diversion from dealing with criticism and at worst a snare to catch whistle-blowers before they go public.

Beyond Donor-Centered: Change Your Mission!
March 23, 2015

Is there anything about your donors in your nonprofit's mission statement? Probably not. It's a pretty rare occurrence if there was. At Veritus Group we believe nonprofits need to change their mission statements to not just include donors but to make them half of the mission.

Abila Launches Abila Elevate™ Fundraising Platform
March 23, 2015

(Press release, March 23, 2015) — Abila, provider of software and services to nonprofits and associations, today announced Abila Elevate. Elevate is a smart, intuitive, easy-to-use, cloud-based fundraising solution that turns data into knowledge so that fundraisers can better know and engage with donors and supporters, add new donors, and more easily and effectively manage resources. Built from the ground up with and by fundraising professionals, Elevate is designed to help fundraisers spend more time connecting with donors in the ways that matter to them.

Bush Lands Romney Finance Director to Lead Super PAC Fundraising
March 18, 2015

Mason J. Fink, one of Mitt Romney's top political fundraisers, has signed on with Jeb Bush's team and is expected to oversee national fundraising for Bush's super PAC, according to Republicans with knowledge of the move. Fink served as national finance director for Romney's 2008 and 2012 presidential campaigns and, together with Romney finance chairman Spencer Zwick, managed Romney's outreach to major donors and campaign bundlers.