2026 Lane Reports

Accelerating the Circular Economy: Why Speed Matters Now
Monday, May 11, 2026
The idea of a circular economy has been circulating for years, but the urgency behind it has never been sharper. As global demand for materials rises and waste volumes climb, the old linear model of producing, consuming, and discarding is hitting its limits. A circular approach—where products are designed to last, materials are kept in circulation,...
Rethinking Giving: The Rise of Regenerative Philanthropy
Friday, April 10, 2026
For decades, philanthropy has been framed as a way to solve problems, a mechanism for directing resources toward the most urgent needs. But a growing movement is challenging that paradigm, arguing that traditional giving often reinforces the very systems that create inequity in the first place. Enter regenerative philanthropy, a mindset shift that’s...
Illinois Offers Relief to Charities Facing Declining Donations
Monday, March 2, 2026
Charitable giving in Illinois has been declining in recent years, driven by economic uncertainty, donor skepticism and broader national trends. Among those trends, high inflation has reduced donors’ disposable income. As a result, nearly 74% of Illinois nonprofits report job vacancies, and many have longer waitlisted for services. Inevitably. staffing...
MIGHT TAX-DAY CHARITABLE DEDUCTIONS BE IN OUR FUTURE?
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
The impact of last year’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act on charitable tax deductions, particularly for high-income donors, has prompted scholars and policymakers alike to rethink the incentives around charitable giving. Starting this year, only charitable gifts exceeding 0.5% of a taxpayer’s Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) will be deductible, so if...
Ex-Aurora Mayor Backed $450K Line of Credit Without Council Approval; Nonprofit Leader Racked Up Charges at ATMs and Strip Clubs
Friday, January 2, 2026
Entrepreneurial nonprofits and for-profit social enterprises alike are embracing the opportunities the Low-profit Limited Liability Company (L3C) offers. It can facilitate impact investments, optimize tax efficiency, and attract mission-aligned stakeholders. But what the L3C can’t do is help its managers dodge their fiduciary responsibilities. ...


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