Sarah Ford | September 4, 2012

The 2012 Presidential Candidates and the Nonprofit World

The Republicans just finished holding their national convention in Florida and it’s the Democrats’ turn this week.  When it comes to philanthropy and the nonprofit world, where do each of the 2012 presidential candidates stand?  The Chronicle of Philanthropy has put together a nice comparison looking at each candidate’s involvement with nonprofits and positions on issues that affect charities and foundations:

> Barack Obama and the Nonprofit World

> Mitt Romney and the Nonprofit World

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