It’s a news story that should have been uncovered months ago, but perhaps everyone was too distracted and overwhelmed by the daily chaos from Washington, D.C.
[Update:] Thursday, October 23, 2025, 10:25 am PDT: I uploaded this post late yesterday afternoon, but waited to press the “publish” button, anticipating that there would be important developments
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This is Part 4 of our California Nonprofit Law Essentials series, where we’ve been walking through the legal steps every California nonprofit must take to start strong, and then remain compliant and credible.
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In a LinkedIn thread a few days ago, James Misner, a seasoned philanthropy consultant, warned his many readers who lead charitable nonprofits that their “… 2025 budget is already wrong.” He added: “Most organizations are waiting to see what happens next. This is a deadly mistake. The storm isn’t coming. It’s here.”
In the…