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Q&A with sgLEADERS: Dwight Dozier, Georgia Tech Foundation

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With more than 38 years of experience in higher education advancement, Dwight is an active participant in his profession, currently serving as a member of the board of directors for the Association of Advancement Services Professionals. Q: What led you to working in higher education?

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The sgENGAGE Podcast Episode 112: Tips for a Successful Hill Day

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based advocacy firm Urban Swirski & Associates, has helped many charitable organizations and nonprofits run awareness campaigns, build coalitions and advocate their priorities to members of Congress. How can people working in the social good community make sure that elected officials prioritize their concerns?

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Two Tax Policies Affecting Foundations and Nonprofits in 2020

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The next 24 months also included advocacy by sector associations, individuals, and organizations to repeal this tax on nonprofit organizations. I hope to regularly communicate with you, here through sgENGAGE, to provide you with updates on what is going on in Washington, D.C. and issues of importance to the sector.

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How to Effectively Engage Lawmakers at Town Hall Meetings

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The best political education I got didn’t come from a graduate school course, or even from working the committee rooms of Capitol Hill in Washington during my time as a congressional aide. If you’re a member of a trade association or part of a nonprofit network, reach out to your DC office to get the building blocks of great talking points.

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15 Steps to Corporate Volunteering Success

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CSAA Insurance Group provides AAA-branded insurance in 23 states and Washington, D.C., Many companies have Employee Resource Groups or Diversity Networks such as Asian Pacific Islander Association, Black Employees Association, PRIDE, or Military / Veterans Appreciation Group. Partner with Employee Resource Groups.

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Real Talk About Real Costs for Nonprofits: Stepping Beyond the Overhead Myth

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In fact, I said it not just for myself, but also on behalf of my colleagues – Andrew Watt (of AFP Inte rnational ), Jacob Harold (of Guidestar ) and David Whitehead (of AARP and the AARP Fou ndation ) – who are joining me as presenters on the topic at the 10 th ann ual Bridge Confe rence this July 7-9 th in Washington D.C. Well, no.

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The TED of Direct Marketing

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Check out the 2012 Washington Nonprofit Conference , hosted by the Direct Marketing Association, Nonprofit Federation this week, March 1-2. Ready to explore mobile or social fundraising and don’t know where to start? Or just looking for what’s new and hip in the world of direct marketing? That’s more like it!