by Julia Lee-Papastavros | Jul 20, 2026 | Insights
Background On July 16, 2026, Representative Lloyd Smucker (R-PA) introduced H.R.9721, the Fiscal Sponsorship Transparency Act of 2026. The bill has been referred to the House Ways and Means Committee and is not currently law. If enacted, H.R. 9721 would require...
by Julia Lee-Papastavros | Jul 8, 2026 | Insights
The nonprofit sector is facing a convergence of threats that are undermining its ability to operate effectively and efficiently. Changes to funding and recent legislative actions that directly impact the work of nonprofit organizations are being felt directly, and...
by Julia Lee-Papastavros | Jun 18, 2026 | Insights
Background Every year, tax-exempt nonprofits file a Form 990 with the IRS to show how much money they’ve raised, how much they’ve spent, and who runs their organization. This form is the main public record of a nonprofit’s finances and governance,...
by Julia Lee-Papastavros | Jun 8, 2026 | Insights
For generations, Indigenous communities across New England have carried cultural practices that are too often overlooked, misunderstood, or spoken about only in the past tense. Ohketeau Cultural Center (OCC) is helping create space for Indigenous voices, visibility,...
by Julia Lee-Papastavros | Jun 2, 2026 | Insights
There’s a kind of exhaustion in nonprofit leadership that doesn’t get named enough – especially for leaders of color. It’s not just the workload; it’s the constant calculation of how to navigate systems, manage perceptions, advocate for communities, and lead through...
