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Open for comment: Proposed changes to Candid’s taxonomy

Candid

That data makes its way into various products and services to help: nonprofits find funding; researchers, advocates, and journalists derive insights into what is happening in the sector; and all types of funders to make funding decisions. program support, general support, advocacy); transaction type (e.g.,

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The End of Expertise and How Associations Must Adapt

The MatrixFiles

Here are a few statistics that we shared: 27% of Americans say they have not too much or no confidence in scientists to act in the public’s best interest ( Pew Research ) 39% of Americans, a record-high, say they don’t trust the media at all. How is declining trust affecting your association?

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The Five Building Blocks of a Digital Advocacy Campaign, Part 1: Tell an Impactful Story

Media Cause

Coming from a background in community organizing and public policy — specifically in the anti-rape movement — I understand the importance of effective messaging in advocacy campaigns. At Media Cause, we conceptualize advocacy in that same vein: It’s about shifting the balance of power. Identify Your Own Story .

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How Nonprofits Can Leverage Organic Social Media to Increase Fundraising

Nonprofit Tech for Good

It requires more effort and research to plan your own itinerary, find local experiences, and connect with the culture. Respond to comments and questions to show you are listening. This community can provide a steady stream of support, not just in terms of donations but also through advocacy, volunteering, and spreading the word.

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10 LinkedIn Best Practices for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

According to HubSpot Research , Linked Pages that have 100 followers or more earn a median of two clicks on the first two posts that a nonprofit shares on LinkedIn per week. Launching a formal employee advocacy program for social media is an emerging trend in the nonprofit sector. 4) Experiment with LinkedIn Ads (maybe).

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How Nonprofits Can Use Behavioral Science to Engage Supporters on Social Media

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Michelle Chen is an independent scholar with a PhD in mass communications with a focus on advocacy, activism and social change. This means that nonprofits need to be efficient with their strategies, and an effective way to do so is to rely on behavioral science research.

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Research Friday: The Results are In - State of the Sector 2012

ASU Lodestar Center

Welcome to Research Friday ! highlight current research reports or studies and discuss how they can. Browse the slides , take the Survey Analyzer for a spin, and let us know what you find in the comments below or on Twitter @ASULodestar and @NFF_West. Angela Francis , Senior Associate. Nonprofit Finance Fund. As part of a.