Links to the articles I’ve reviewed and posted to Twitter between July 18 – July 24, 2011.  This week’s topics include:  U.S. Regulations  •  Jewish & Israeli Sector  •  Trends & Op-Eds  •  Governance & Strategy  •  Fundraising & Marketing  •  Personal Finance

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Tizku Lemitzvot,

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U.S. REGULATIONS

Definition & changes to the US law: What is an Endowment? by Charitylawyer http://ow.ly/1uN91P

Super intriguing: new “Human Capital Performance Bond” for nonprofit orgs that increase taxes http://ow.ly/1uWvPf via NAFund & Smartgivers

JEWISH & ISRAELI SECTOR

eJPhil: The Jewish Professional Talent Shortage: Striving for Excellence http://ow.ly/1uVi1Y

TRENDS & OP-EDS

Brave post >> GTak & Tactphil: Lack of Criticism in Philanthropy Causing Failure, by Philosopher20 http://ow.ly/1uWd0O

EmilyChan & Socialcitizen: Young & Restless: The 20-something nonprofit executive http://ow.ly/1uMcr5

Why Fair Bosses Fall Behind http://ow.ly/5Gz4P // being a good-guy is a longer road, but ultimately the best for everyone

New breed of summer camps aim to teach finance & entrepreneurial skills to teens http://ow.ly/1uJ6KW

GOVERNANCE & STRATEGY

More & more nonprofit orgs face this very question: Clarity of Purpose or Chase the Money? http://ow.ly/5Iuj1 by Stephen Donshik in eJPhil

Why due dilligence b4 a nonprofit merger is crucial http://ow.ly/1uObAZ via GTak & Emilychan

Agreed! Buildnpcapacity: Great insights on serving as a Fiscal Sponsor http://ow.ly/1uVWQJ by Emilychan // great links at the end of the article too

FUNDRAISING & MARKETING

Npquarterly: Celebrities in fundraising – 5 myths http://owl.li/5uOqp // Don’t believe the title. These tips are universal

Tech isnt the golden messiah. Cause marketing is about strategy & sticking to the basics, by Joewaters http://ow.ly/1uP6s3

PERSONAL FINANCE

How to slash your utility bills this summer, by Sarahnadav http://ow.ly/5JTkt via JackieGold (specific to Israel, but with lessons for all)