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An Open letter to Crowdfunding Companies from the California Association of Nonprofits

Beth Kanter

Note from Beth: The crowdfunding industry has sponsored legislation in California to clarify what is legally permissible. The California Association of Nonprofits is seeking feedback from the broader nonprofit community about these proposed guidelines. Jan Masaoka’s guest post provides more details. Background.

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ASAE Testifies on DC’s Revised Paid Leave Act

Associations Now

Following a new discussion draft being released on the District of Columbia’s proposed Universal Paid Leave Act, ASAE testified before the DC Council saying the revised bill would still create problems for association employers and employees in the city.

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Organic Advertising Fund Creates a Marketing Beef

Associations Now

The Organic Trade Association is backing a proposed check-off program—an advertising and research fund collected from organic producers across the country—but some organic farmers are not on board. Similar models have been used by the California Milk Processor Board for the iconic “ Got Milk? What is “organic,” anyway?

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Late-Fee Debate Puts Spotlight on Library Association Policies

Associations Now

One California city has a $7 million problem, counted out 50 cents at a time. This month, the city council of San Jose is expected to consider a proposal to change the way it handles late fees at its libraries. One council member, Pierluigi Oliverio, has proposed a two-week fine-amnesty program for those with late materials.

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New Fronts in Soda Wars Keep Beverage Association Busy

Associations Now

A study from Stanford University found that a proposed ban on purchasing sugary drinks with food stamps would cut the obesity rate among people ages 18 to 65. California moves toward labeling: Labels may be in the future for cans and bottles in the Golden State.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 11.8.19

Reid All About it

The deadline for proposals is next Friday, November 15. Noah Buhayar and Christopher Cannon at Bloomberg describe how California became America’s housing market nightmare. There is no solution to the California housing crisis without the construction of millions of new houses.” Jump-Starting Revenue for Your Learning Business.

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Four States Put Up So Parks Don’t Stay Shut Up

Associations Now

The deals to reopen the attractions came after the Obama administration shifted its position last week to let states cover the costs; earlier, the administration had rebuffed various states’ proposals to fund operations. CVBs on the Front Lines. Some offered up visits to state-run parks as an alternative. “We Risk vs. Reward.