Obama and Nonprofits
How the president's views will shape the next four years for nonprofits
President Obama's views on nonprofit issues
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Nonprofit Leaders' Advice to the President
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Ensure a Healthy Nonprofit Environment
Nonprofit leaders have lots of ideas for President Obama in his second term about how to create a better country for nonprofits.
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Help the Vulnerable
Nonprofit leaders and thinkers suggest how President Obama's agenda for his second term can foster a healthy nonprofit environment and help charities aid the vulnerable and...
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Foster America’s Economic Might
Nonprofit leaders and thinkers share their ideas about what President Obama’s nonprofit agenda should be during the next four years.
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Promote a Strong Future for Citizens Around the World
Nonprofit leaders and thinkers share their ideas about what the president’s nonprofit agenda should be for the next four years.
About the President
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Inside the President's Proposed 2013 Budget
A look at how President Obama's budget proposal would affect the nonprofit world, and reaction from leaders to his proposed changes.
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White House Says Charitable Giving Won’t Be Hurt by Tax Plan
An Obama aide says charitable-giving breaks would be the only item excluded from the so-called Buffett Rule, which would require millionaires and billionaires to pay at least...
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Democratic Platform Pledges to Promote National Service and the Arts
While Republicans vowed to protect charitable deductions, Democrats were silent on the matter. Plus: See our
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Obamas Gave 22% of Their Income to Charity
The President and first lady gave more than $172,000 to charity, including $117,130 to the Fisher House Foundation.
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Nonprofits Oppose Obama Plan on Limiting Charity Write-Offs
Nonprofit leaders worry that White House efforts to curb tax incentives to spur the wealthy to give will cause a sharp falloff in donations.
Election News
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Five Candidates Endorsed for Nonprofit-Friendly Agendas Win Election
CForward, a fledgling effort to give charities more muscle, is pressing ahead to influence the New York City’s mayoral race and other local campaigns.
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Most Key Lawmakers for Nonprofits Win Re-Election
But the chairman of a powerful House panel who has been examining nonprofits now faces a runoff.
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Fundraising PAC Aims to Give Charities a Political Voice
The Association of Fundraising Professionals PAC gave money to five Republicans and five Democrats this election cycle.
Opinion
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In Tough Times, Donors Must Help Governments Do More With Less
State and federal agencies struggle to invest in leadership development and innovation, but philanthropists can pitch in needed resources.
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Nonprofits Must Put a Face on Human Suffering to Avoid the 'Fiscal Cliff’
Skyrocketing demand for services, massive dollar losses from government contracts, and a loss of nonprofit jobs are at stake from inaction Congress. It's time for nonprofit...
Getting Involved
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Nonprofits Race to Learn Rules on Advocating Versus Politicking
As charities seek to influence the election season, they are working to make sure they don't run afoul of election laws with old-fashioned voter forums and new social-media...
