Links to the articles I’ve reviewed and posted to Twitter between May 2 – May 8, 2011.  This week’s topics include:  U.S. Regulations  •  Israel & Jewish Nonprofits  •  Governance & Strategy  •  Fundraising  •  Social Media  •  Resources

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U.S. REGULATIONS

Think like the IRS >> The Profitable Side of nonprofit – Pt I: Earned Income http://ow.ly/4PRf2 by Nonprofitlawyer

DonKramer: Nonprofit Bylaw changes, can they be made without notice to the members? http://ow.ly/1sMECl

ISRAEL & JEWISH NONPROFITS

Food for thought: What Makes a Jewish Non-Profit Jewish? By Stephen Donshik http://ow.ly/1sOVpa on eJPhil

NonProfitBanker: English-Speaking nonprofit execs in Israel rejoice! Nihul Takin manual is also now in English! http://ow.ly/4NORf

GOVERNANCE & STRATEGY

LawForChange: 4 things nonprofit boards should understand re: operating reserves http://ow.ly/1sMYnIvia GTak

Gaylegifford: Why nonprofit board chairs shouldn’t boss the CEO http://ow.ly/1sNDcB via GTak // great discussion in the comments

TrustEnabler: Attending Your 1st Nonprofit Board Meeting? 9 Tips from Fastcompany http://ow.ly/1sNDu6 via GTak

4 Ways Nonprofits Can Increase Their Impact with Data, by NTENorg http://ow.ly/1sOW9k

Good points: “For Nonprofit Managers, Trust is key” on NPTimes http://ow.ly/1sRoIu

FUNDRAISING

Don’t settle for impersonal campaigns: The Importance of Face-2-Face Meetings with Donors http://ow.ly/1sRtel in eJPhil

SOCIAL MEDIA

3 ways to convince management to get on board with social media http://ow.ly/4PQTr via KatyaN4G

Interesting use of Facebook by volunteer-led org >> March Madness Fundraiser, Powered by Like, by Askdebra http://ow.ly/1sMEnR

NONPROFIT RESOURCES

GTak: Looking for a job w. a nonprofit? Job sites reviewed & rated on Blue Avocado (Janmasaoka) http://ow.ly/1sOtTn

Nonprofit Management 101: A new book offering practical & implementable tips from 50 leading experts http://ow.ly/1sOvQd via Kanter