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Grant Writing and the Perfect Storytelling

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Consider this story, which has changed state laws throughout the U.S.: Before MADD, there were little to no legal consequences for driving while intoxicated; her organization transformed American attitudes about drunk driving and successfully fought for stricter laws across the country. Start Your Grant Proposal with a Story.

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Litigating a Path to Progress: Nonprofit Advocacy through the Courts

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1 Another great example is the Flores litigation , which guarantees basic levels of treatment for children held by federal immigration authorities. It was clear that Congress was not going to take up real efforts to reform broken immigration laws. Some we litigate ourselves, and some we co-counsel with other nonprofits and law firms.