Feature Story

June 2, 2008

10 Nonprofit Policy Proposals To Strengthen U.S. Communities

The Aspen Institute - Nonprofit Sector and Philanthropy Program:

The latest NSPP publication, is a compilation of proposals of leading thinkers in the field who are working to address social problems and improve the lives of those in need through nonprofit-government policies.

Some of the proposals include extending the deadline for charitable contributions to April 15, creating a Small Business Administration for nonprofits, and improving disaster relief coordination between FEMA and local nonprofits.

The report summarizes each proposal and explains how it would work, who would be affected, and the action required to make it happen.

In addition, for each proposal, there are links to related reports and articles including those written by the authors of the proposals.