Consultants, Development Staff, or Both?
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Consultants, Development Staff, or Both?

When is it time to hire a dedicated, full-time development staff member? What should a development staff member versus a development consultant handle? This is where one of our clients found themselves.

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Gov. Affairs | Issue 31 | July 16, 2026
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Gov. Affairs | Issue 31 | July 16, 2026

The July digest delivers good news on the National Council of Nonprofits’ federal court case verdict which orders the Trump administration to stop its unlawful rewriting of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and details on the major housing affordability bill that became law earlier this week. Plus the Office of Management and Budget’s newly proposed grant rules spark outcry with over 100K comments from nonprofits.

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Gov. Affairs | Issue 30 | June 18, 2026
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Gov. Affairs | Issue 30 | June 18, 2026

The June Digest details a recent OMB proposal on federal grant guidelines which would create significant financial risk and instability for federal grantees. A call to action to submit comments on the proposal has been issued. Good news includes a recent ruling against the cancelation of federal funds by the EPA in light of executive orders aimed at renewable energy and diversity initiatives. Plus resources and other lawsuits to keep an eye on.

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Gov. Affairs | Issue 29 | May 21, 2026
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Gov. Affairs | Issue 29 | May 21, 2026

May’s Digest contains good news about a federal ruling declaring that the mass termination of National Endowment for the Humanities grants was unconstitutional, as well as a SCOTUS ruling on Nonprofit Donor Disclosure. Other updates include the Trump administration’s indictment of the Southern Poverty Law Center and related ramifications as well as a local look at the bills vetoed by Gov. Brian Kemp of Georgia.

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From Atlanta to San Diego: Insights from AFP ICON 2026

From Atlanta to San Diego: Insights from AFP ICON 2026

Susannah attended the 2026 AFP ICON conference and found a sector in the midst of a massive transformation. The "business as usual" approach to donor engagement has officially retired. In its place is a landscape dominated by AI, shifting tax codes, and a historic transfer of wealth.

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Gov. Affairs | Issue 28 | April 23, 2026
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Gov. Affairs | Issue 28 | April 23, 2026

April’s Digest includes a roundup of resources, good news, and a special edition detailing the lawsuits regarding the fundraising pages set up by crowdfunding platforms. Read on for the latest updates on the lawsuits surrounding the overhaul of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program and the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Plus ways to take action and show your support of the sector.

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