Many nonprofits don't take seriously enough their role in activating democracy, getting people involved in work for the greater good. Without enough attention paid to this powerful role, nonprofits fall subservient to elite and monied interests. In this issue, we address the vital services provided by taxes, the dynamics of government funding for nonprofits and the effective use of government funding to achieve goals.

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