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Florida judge finds Tesla, Elon Musk knew of defective Autopilot system

TechCrunch

There is “reasonable evidence” to conclude that Tesla and its officers, including CEO Elon Musk, knew its vehicles had defective Autopilot systems but still allowed the cars to be driven in areas “not safe for that technology,” a Florida judge found. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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How nonprofits can engage in policy advocacy now 

Candid

In June 2024, Florida governor Ron DeSantis vetoed $32 million in state funding for nonprofit arts organizations. Discussing budgets and policy was uncomfortable for the partner—and not something her nonprofit typically does. But they don’t have to.

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American Red Cross Sued Claiming Haitian Relief Funds Misused

The NonProfit Times

District Court Southern District of Florida – Miami Division. The papers were filed in the U.S. The plaintiffs are requesting monetary damages of between $500 million and $1 billion, reimbursement for litigation expenses, not less than $150 million in punitive damages and judgments against the defendants for $1 billion.

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Preparing Your Association for AI

Association Analytics

Within just a few months, most associations had publicly posted recommendations and tips, provided amnesty for dues, created policies and procedures, and/or jumped to virtual tools to continue providing events. One great example of association’s rising to the occasion as thought leaders for their members is the COVID response. The results?

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Performance Based Funding Institute to Improve Higher Education

VisionLink

At the Institute, 9 Community Colleges from Florida, Ohio, and North Carolina gathered to discuss engaging stakeholders around success for all community college students. You can also download a Policy Brief created by attendees at a Performance-Based Funding Institute hosted last summer in Miami.

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How to Make Your Nonprofit Recession-Proof: Perfect Your Operating Reserves Policy

Blue Fox

Recession aside, does your organization have enough moolah in reserves in case your air conditioner goes out (a catastrophic event in our sunny state of Florida)? First off: do you have an operating reserves policy? If so, when is the last time your leadership team reviewed the policy? A starting point.

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The Top Nonprofit Conferences to Attend in 2025

Allegiance Group

AGP Leaders will be in attendance Planet Philanthropy (AFP Florida) Orlando, FL June 9-11, 2025 Engaging more than 300 nonprofit leaders, Planet Philanthropy is Florida’s largest fundraising conference. Attend If Youre: A fundraising professional in Florida. To register: [link] **Lets Connect!