Nonprofit news from around the web: Jan. 21 – 25, 2019

In case you missed them, here are some recent interesting nonprofit news items from around the web.

Users expecting accounting applications will do much more
Nonprofit financial managers demand a lot from accounting systems. Software vendors have gotten better at responding to their customers’ needs as these tools grow more powerful. What do these changing needs look like, and how is the software addressing them?

The professionalization of charities: What nonprofits and for-profits can learn from each other
I love that people are seeing that the for-profit sector and nonprofit sector can learn from each other. Nonprofits are reassembling more and more like businesses. They might have storefronts, generate revenue, maintain contracts and create strong brands. Here are five areas nonprofits can learn from for-profits.

Nonprofit hospital consolidation to continue in 2019
Despite increased scrutiny from regulators, nonprofit health systems will remain active through mergers and acquisitions this year, according to a new report.

This is what democracy looks like: Five lessons for nonprofit advocacy
Seattle-based microenterprise nonprofit Ventures shares advice to help other organizations design sustainable, effective grassroots advocacy programs.

Tech Stories - The best smart home devices of CES 2019
If CES is any indication, 2019 is the year that all of the rooms in your home get smart. From mirrors with Google Assistant to toilets with Amazon Alexa, check out our favorite finds from the show.