Remove Active Remove Government Remove History Remove New York
article thumbnail

LGBTQ+ advocacy strategies to generate advocates year-round

EveryAction

The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) declared a national state of emergency for LGBTQ+ people on June 6, 2023, the first state of emergency ever declared in its history spanning four decades. Later, that information can be used to target the most active and educated supporters and get them involved.

Advocacy 199
article thumbnail

May Cause Awareness: Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Qgiv

This is a month dedicated to celebrating the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities and their many contributions and achievements throughout history. After the country’s bicentennial celebrations, Jew approached Representative Frank Horton of New York with the idea to create a month to recognize Asian Pacific Americans.

professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Two years later: how our fundraising strategy changed overnight 

Candid

Looking back, I vividly remember how it felt when life was put on pause and in-person activity was not an option. Would the government help us? We started out with the premise that if we could find the people who care about the kind of work we do, and have a history of funding it, we could make a compelling case to give. .

article thumbnail

Nonprofit Guide to US Digital Privacy Laws: CCPA, SHIELD

Whole Whale

There are two new major online privacy policy changes coming in 2020, the CCPA in California and SHIELD act in New York. The New York Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Security act and the California Consumer Privacy Act. How does the SHIELD Act apply to my organization?

Law 52
article thumbnail

Is Privacy for Everyone (Including Donors) Dead?

Bloomerang

Nick Bilton, a tech columnist for The New York Times , wrote that we could find ourselves in a situation where a medical AI that is programmed to eliminate cancer decides that the way to do it is by exterminating humans who are prone to the disease. The public demands it, and because of it, governments are responding. .

Donor 138
article thumbnail

Interview with Bryan Stevenson: On Juneteenth and Justice

Saleforce Nonprofit

Bryan Stevenson (BS): It’s important that we have a new consciousness about the problems created by our history. The activism we saw in 2020 was a powerful way of expressing our need to do better in this country, and across the globe. How do we balance a celebratory moment with the realities of how far we have to go?

Interview 120
article thumbnail

Forum One Wins 12 Communicator Awards

Forum One

The New York-based foundation also awards annual Vilcek Prizes to support innovators in these areas. The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History DIY Exhibits. The National Museu m of Natural History has a mission to promote a greater understanding of the natural world and our place in it.

Award 73