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How to inspire grassroots activism

Socialbrite

Climate change, political gridlock, the pandemic, homelessness, war, wealth gaps, and racism are all around us, and they’re only getting worse as the days go by. Yet it is action, not avoidance, that will inspire others to do the same and, ultimately, create a culture of effective activism for change.

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How can nonprofits strategically implement digital tools to achieve impact?

ASU Lodestar Center

The reason that we begin with the question – How can nonprofits strategically implement digital tools to achieve impact? – is because our society has shifted from being a “civil society” and into a “digital civil society,” according to a report from the Stanford Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society. Larger, contextual shifts” (e.g.

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

Media Cause

Digital media means we have the ability to tell our stories creatively that can help shape public discourse on a scale that wasn’t previously possible. My activism in the anti-rape movement began with institutionalized sexual harassment I experienced at my high school. Are you trying to persuade ambivalent people or activate your base?

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Cut Through the Clutter: Why Storytelling Matters for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Michelle Chen , an independent scholar who recently graduated with a PhD in mass communications with a focus on advocacy, activism and social change. As digital natives, many millennials (and younger) live on social media, which makes user-generated storytelling campaigns a great way to empower, inspire and engage this generation.

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Facebook Ad Strategy for Non-Profits & Charities: 9 Things to Understand and Test

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Jean O’Brien , founder of Digital Charity Lab , a social enterprise that builds digital skills in non-profits and shares free learning resources. Jean is also a freelance consultant who works on digital strategy, marketing and design for non-profits. Your time has value, and this activity is not free for your organisation.

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Blockchain Technology: What Is It and How Is It Relevant for Nonprofits?

Nonprofit Tech for Good

There are numerous blockchain types, both public and private, which can do much more than simply support digital currencies. More specifically, if a homeless shelter agreed to provide 100 meals to clients for a donation of $1,000, once the 100 th meal is served the $1,000 would be automatically moved to the homeless shelter bank account.

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The Future Of Nonprofit Fundraising In Human Services: Embracing Next-Gen Payment Options To Attract And Retain Next-Gen Donors

Bloomerang

The generosity of Millennials and Gen Z in human services Millennials and Gen Z are not just the future of charitable giving; they are actively influencing human services organizations today. That means they expect to have access to modern payment methods and digital wallet options like Apple Pay and GooglePay.

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