EveryAction

JUNE 23, 2023

Whether your organization advocates for policy change on the national, state, or local level, mobilizing your supporters to place advocacy calls to their legislators is one of the most powerful tools at your disposal—and with support from the right technology, it can also be one of the most convenient.

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Candid

APRIL 22, 2024

Foundation, we trust those who are closest to the issues affecting their communities. Another way to get on funders’ radars is to offer to speak to their staff or boards about an issue, which can help position grassroots organizations as experts and resources that may lead to requests to speak in front of a larger audience of funders.

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 3, 2010

. —– I truly believe that in all communications, information sharing, marketing and even community building there is a natural balancing between more-and-more-global and more-and-more-local. Social media may connect people around the world but it can also connect them locally. Don’t forget the global context!

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EveryAction

JUNE 8, 2023

MESG Marketing Mary Getz, principal and founder Yes, it’s true—when an issue is breaking there is a flurry of activity. Ask advocates to send proclamation requests to their local leaders. Here’s what they said. Share the videos with advocates to bring them close to the lawmaking process. Learn more at WeRaiseTheRoots.com !

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EveryAction

MAY 11, 2023

When you have a goal to meet—like asking a governing body to sign a bill into law, telling a CEO or other stakeholder to change a behavior or policy, or meeting goals around educating decision-makers on your issue area—you know you can’t do it alone. You need to activate your base and to move the needle on your issue.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 1, 2023

In this blog post, we will explore the concept of LGBTQIA+ philanthropy, discuss the unique challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ individuals, and highlight the crucial role of philanthropy in addressing these issues. These systemic issues can lead to higher rates of mental health struggles, homelessness, and isolation within the LGBTQIA+ community.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Nonprofits play a critical role in addressing societal issues, but their effectiveness often hinges on the strength of their leadership, especially the board. Many facilitators adjust fees so they can compete with local facilitators. One way to enhance the performance of a nonprofit’s board of directors is by organizing retreats.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 11, 2013

With our local partners, we were able to connect with the farms we worked with to quickly distribute water bottles with purification tablets to workers. That’s why we’ve focused this entire issue on nonprofit impact. Plus, check out the new NTEN Voices section for tips and tools from our team and community! Get started!

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The NonProfit Times

APRIL 24, 2024

If the effort succeeds, they plan to affiliate with Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 105 as workers at two other social service nonprofits in Denver have done recently. We’re hoping to connect with more of our co-workers and bring more people in so everyone’s voice can be heard.

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sgEngage

MAY 30, 2023

Understanding Community Leadership Community leadership involves actively engaging with local stakeholders, identifying shared goals, and working collaboratively towards achieving them. Civic leadership, on the other hand, involves active engagement and participation of individuals in addressing community issues and promoting the common good.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Disproportionate expectations and challenges The report highlights 10 barriers hindering local nonprofit leaders’ ability to thrive. Wilds Lawson added that in areas with a shortage of funders and limited funding for local nonprofits, national funders could identify and support local and regional organizations more actively.

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Media Cause

APRIL 19, 2021

As we celebrate Earth Day 2021, we are recognizing all the ways climate change impacts everything around us—highlighting a new issue each day. Advocate for systematic change – Things like community organizing, public education, mobilizing the base, and elevating voices. Day 1: Climate + Justice.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

The organization assesses potential posts to determine their alignment with its messaging strategy, brand voice, audience insights, historical performance, and cultural tones and considerations. In doing so, they relieved local food banks of high transportation costs and offered nourishment to hungry families.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

Armstrong raised an important issue that would affect the business, and as the leader of the corporation…that’s his job. Could he have raised the issue in a way and at a time when the message might have been better received? Did he have the right…the obligation to raise the issue? I believe so. But, did he screw up? ABSOLUTELY!

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EveryAction

AUGUST 25, 2022

But no matter how your nonprofit is doing good in our world, there will always be ways your work and mission are affected by legislation, policies, and local and national events, which means there will always be reasons to make your voice heard. Where do they live, and how does that connect them to the issues you’re working to address?

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 4, 2024

Donors want to know about the issues your organization strives to address, the projects and programs you pursue to achieve your mission, how you use donations, your organization’s growth over time, and more. Explain the impact of donations. 75% of donors who give regularly seek information about the nonprofit’s impact.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

Last year, I had the unique privilege to help facilitate The Local Philanthropy Workshop with the TechSoup Romania team. It was a lot of fun, and as much as I was asked to share some of my knowledge and ideas, I learned a great deal from the local participants. Do you have lots of different voices?

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Connection Cafe

JULY 14, 2015

“ All politics is local.” However, as we look deeper into the issues that impact our country, perhaps they should. What problems could you solve with more support from a local, state or federal government? It has united our diverse sector to speak with one voice on this important issue for all nonprofit organizations.

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Candid

AUGUST 25, 2022

More importantly, we will be able to center the voices of Utahns in conversations about disability, access, and inclusive communities. . For the next phase of the AA21 Utah project, our research will serve as a launchpad for local community work throughout the state.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JUNE 1, 2022

Comment on a news cycle story that relates to your non-profits work A great way to connect with your organization’s community is to comment on any ongoing issue or news that might be happening at a current time and that might be related to your organization’s cause. For instance, here it’s the mascot of the Salvation Army.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Using his piano to underline participants’ voices as they shared their stories, he demonstrated how different chords call forth specific feelings and provide a shortcut directly to our emotional center. Social justice issues such as systemic racism have taken the spotlight in recent years. Let people tell their own stories.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 1, 2024

Effective outreach strategies should focus on connecting with local AAPI groups, leaders, and community centers. Some ideas for potential speakers and honorees: Local AAPI elected officials, such as city council members or state representatives. Educators and academics with expertise related to AAPI issues.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 7, 2011

But many causes and organizations are finding that it’s a lot harder to get picked up in the local paper and/or the national news than it used to be. There are still reporters out there with column inches to fill, but far less of them than there used to be.

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Qgiv

MARCH 9, 2022

However, peer-to-peer fundraising is a great way to raise money for human services organizations and, more importantly, it’s a grassroots way to build awareness of the issues facing the unhoused community. That leads to a lighter load on the system, which reduces healthcare costs for everyone accessing healthcare locally. Fact Sheets.

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Candid

MAY 19, 2021

Although much has changed since I wrote my last article promoting May is Mental Health Awareness Month , the country is still dealing with many of the same issues that threaten the mental health of too many people. The United States is ready for a mass mental health intervention. National Library of Medicine. Korin Miller, writer.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 14, 2009

Lesson #1: Voice. “Social media is a storytelling tool, it’s let voices effected by climate change be heard around the world&# (@ amysampleward ). Many social media tools are specifically designed for users to tell stories and voice opinions, others are built as aggregators and distributors of users’ stories.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

They provide national leadership on key issues that affect Latino participation in our political process, including immigration and naturalization, voting rights, election reform, the Census and the appointment of qualified Latinos to top executive and judicial positions. United We Dream works to transform that fear into finding a voice.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 9, 2021

These issues often lead to a decline in employee work performance and may even cause staff to seek additional opportunities for employment. It is vital to understand what is contributing to employees feeling dissatisfied and aim to amend these issues. The work can be difficult, staff is underpaid, and burnout levels are high.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 2, 2022

Think about local and regional acts, celebrities with connections to your area, and people you have connections to through Board members, supporters, and friends of friends. You could invite a few local acts to perform and offer a little something for everybody. Check into copyright issues and get permission if you are selling tickets.

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Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 26, 2011

As a community organizer and network weaver myself, I am incredibly excited by the #OccupyWallStreet movement that started in New York just over three months ago now (on September 17th) in response to a failing federal economy and political process that impact local, national, and international markets.

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Neon CRM

MAY 23, 2023

Despite all of those contributions, racism and violence toward Asian American Pacific Islander communities rose during the COVID-19 pandemic and remains an issue. Whether you’re looking to contact your congressional representatives or donate to a local nonprofit, here are four groups you’ll love (plus a resource for finding tons more).

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 26, 2021

We need every solution and every solver…What this moment calls for is a mosaic of voices — the full spectrum of ideas and insights for now we can turn things around.” – Ayana Elizabeth Johnson and Katharine K. “To address our climate emergency, we must rapidly, radically reshape society. Wilkinson, ‘All We Can Save’.

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NTEN

JUNE 8, 2011

[Editor's note: The following is an excerpt from an article that first appeared in the June 2011 issue of NTEN:Change. Read the complete issue of NTEN's new quarterly journal for nonprofit leaders by subscribing to the journal for free! ] If you have the capacity, consider organizing local chapter meetups.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 6, 2021

The effects of federal policy often trickle down to the state and local levels. With the goal of amplifying the organization’s impact in mind, leaders should research policy issues and identify those that directly affect their beneficiaries or influence the work the organization does.

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Candid

AUGUST 25, 2022

More importantly, we will be able to center the voices of Utahns in conversations about disability, access, and inclusive communities. . For the next phase of the AA21 Utah project, our research will serve as a launchpad for local community work throughout the state.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

APRIL 5, 2019

With the Texas legislative session currently in progress, I called Tara Lee, Development Director of Texas Watch to talk about current policy issues and how they work to bridge the divide between their community and the political process. Our core issues are fighting for safety, justice, and accountability.

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Many beneficiaries are unaware of existing mechanisms designed to give them a voice and a platform. The effectiveness of your downward accountability mechanisms may depend not only on how empathetic your field staff is , but also how well they prepare beneficiaries to engage with the issues covered. Examine current practices.

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