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LGBTQ+ advocacy strategies to generate advocates year-round

EveryAction

Why LGBTQ+ advocacy is always-on from here on It’s more important than ever for LGBTQ+ organizations to effectively advocate on behalf of LGBTQ+ people. While there’s often increased attention on issues affecting the community during Pride month, meaningful and lasting change happens when advocacy happens year-round.

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3 Grassroots advocacy milestones to meet this month

EveryAction

He likely didn’t have grassroots campaigns in mind when he uttered those words, but Twain’s advice is spot-on for grassroots advocacy practitioners as they make a plan to engage the new Congress. Report #1: took one to three actions in the past six months. They will provide the air cover for your more impactful actions.

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Advancing Equity in Philanthropy with Resolve and Resilience: A Call to Action

sgEngage

By embracing these principles of equity, fostering collaboration, and committing to meaningful action, philanthropic organizations can continue to be powerful catalysts for positive change. Be Proactive in Legal Advocacy: Engage in legal advocacy efforts to challenge discriminatory laws and policies that hinder progress toward equity.

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9 Tips for Creating a Social Media Advocacy Campaign

Media Cause

Social media is one of the most powerful tools for activating people to take action. Amidst the constant stream of news updates, social media advocacy campaigns offer people a relevant way to make a difference on the issues they care about. The best time to drive action is when an issue is in the news or trending on Twitter.

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Recruiting nonprofit volunteers for legislative campaign success

EveryAction

Do we have the volunteer power we need in those districts to influence our targets? Here are five activities you can put into action between now and the end of the year to ensure your list is ready to go as soon as the 2024 sessions convene. Who will be the key targets in those states?

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Direct mail built the conservative movement. Can influencers beat it?

M+R

Enter: influencers. Influencer campaigns are the spiritual successor to the pioneering direct mail efforts, with massive potential to help movement organizations win. In an influencer campaign, a teacher looking for lesson planning tips might decide she does need a union after all. Can influencers beat it?

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Pairing Advocacy and Fundraising: The Peas and Carrots of Digital Engagement

Media Cause

Why leveraging different calls-to-action actually deepens relationships with your constituents and supporters. 501c3’s can’t do advocacy, it’s not allowed. ” In other words, not all advocacy is lobbying — and not all lobbying is prohibited. In other words, you don’t need to choose between advocacy and fundraising.

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