Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

If your nonprofit is stuck in rut or relying on a few big dollar donors or granting institutions for a majority of your funding, a grassroots fundraising or advocacy campaign might be just the answer you’re looking for. Here are eight expert tips to help make your nonprofit’s grassroots fundraising and advocacy campaigns more effective.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 13, 2022

As we all know, advocacy is part of the mission at almost every nonprofit. Here are six tips, including ways to improve your advocacy program and pitfalls to avoid. What is not often discussed is that many government affairs professionals say it’s getting harder to do and they need more effective tactics.

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M+R

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

A recent article by the Associated Press sheds light on a troubling trend: nonprofit organizations, particularly 501(c)(3)s, are becoming increasingly wary of lobbying and advocacy efforts. It’s a moment to boldly lean into advocacy, embracing it as a powerful tool for change and cultural disruption. Embrace advocacy.

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Nimble AMS

MARCH 31, 2023

The group a lso worked to gather support for various economic development policies. Advocacy is an integral part of the work of any association. Dedicate space on your association website to update members and stakeholders about your advocacy efforts. Host advocacy events. Enhance your website. Boost member communications.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 23, 2023

Fundraising for Advocacy and Advocacy Organizations is the same as fundraising for Service and Project Providers. Larry Kaplan, a nonprofit consultant who has an extensive background in advocacy, political campaigns, nonprofit management and fundraising, is well-versed on the similarities and differences. but it’s different.

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EveryAction

AUGUST 25, 2022

This week’s topic: digital advocacy forms. What are digital advocacy forms? Digital advocacy forms are tools used to move nonprofit supporters to take action in support of your mission—no matter where they live. Why should nonprofits use digital advocacy forms now? Advocacy is for everyone.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 21, 2023

Member advocates are the backbone of your campaigns and the heart of your advocacy program. Read our blog to discover how to advance your advocacy program’s efforts and better engage your member advocates online. Set your advocates up in your online community platform with a specific advocacy sub-group. Download now

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Blue Avocado

JULY 17, 2023

Do you feel like your nonprofit is continually facing uphill battles when it comes to legislative advocacy? Advocacy is an art form, and to excel, you must master the language, tactics, and politics of it. You're not alone. Let's foster change together - one law at a time.

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Top Nonprofits

APRIL 20, 2022

If you’ve ever led an advocacy campaign, you know that it has an incredible number of moving pieces. That’s why planning is the most important stage in your advocacy campaign. Throughout the planning and action stages of your advocacy campaign, you’ll collect a ton of data. Set clear campaign goals and identify a timeline.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 24, 2022

Media Cause has announced the fully redesigned Rally Starter, a fast, simple-to-use platform that makes online advocacy and impact accessible to even the most novice activists, as well as their supporters.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Whether it be convincing a board of directors, finding the time and resources, or seeking funds from grantmakers, many foundations face hurdles in creating an advocacy agenda. Topics covered: Introducing advocacy and policy to boards. Building advocacy into your organizational infrastructure. Listen Now: Resources: Chynna A.

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Charity Village

JULY 20, 2023

And while it […] The post Three reasons to lead with curiosity in our advocacy appeared first on CharityVillage.

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Media Cause

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Amidst the constant stream of news updates, social media advocacy campaigns offer people a relevant way to make a difference on the issues they care about. As we enter an era of record-breaking advocacy numbers, here are 9 tips for positioning your advocacy campaigns on social media: 1. Acknowledge the power of advocacy .

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Wild Apricot

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

If you're looking to build or update your advocacy organization's website, look no further than these 10 great examples for inspiration.

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sgEngage

APRIL 11, 2022

Advocacy campaigns have evolved over the past few years, dramatically changing how nonprofit advocacy is conducted. While traditional methods can still impact supporters, more and more organizations interested in starting an advocacy initiative look to virtual campaigns first. Stay up to date on online advocacy trends. .

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Donorbox

JULY 7, 2023

In this comprehensive guide, we’ll cover the ins and outs of nonprofit advocacy. We’ll go over the actions the IRS […] The post Understanding Nonprofit Advocacy – A Comprehensive Guide [with Examples] appeared first on Nonprofit Blog. But where do those actions cross the line and become a problem for the IRS?

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Charity Village

AUGUST 16, 2021

The post Level up your advocacy: Election edition appeared first on CharityVillage. Some, like those of us in Ontario, also have provincial and municipal elections coming up within the next 12-18 months, providing additional opportunities to engage with, and garner […].

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Media Cause

OCTOBER 21, 2022

We hear this question a lot as the agency’s Advocacy and Campaigns team. There are many ways to define advocacy (more often than not, this evolves the more entrenched you are in the work). But here at Media Cause, we believe, at its core, advocacy is all about shifting the balance of power. . Defining Advocacy and Mobilization.

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Media Cause

JUNE 22, 2021

501c3’s can’t do advocacy, it’s not allowed. ” In other words, not all advocacy is lobbying — and not all lobbying is prohibited. In fact, depending on a 501c3’s annual expenses, a nonprofit could spend 5% – 20% of it’s annual resources on direct advocacy or lobbying. Advocates aren’t donors. Donors aren’t advocates.

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Bonterra

JULY 23, 2021

Advocacy campaigns are the driving force of progress. The civil rights movement, environmental protection regulations, and modern workplace safety practices all started with advocacy campaigns.

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Bonterra

JUNE 4, 2021

That’s Salsa’s vision for social good organizations and the reason we get so excited when they execute successful advocacy campaigns using our software. This is called “mapping your advocacy campaign” because we are developing a visual map of the people who will help us and how they relate to one another.

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Wild Apricot

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

Advocacy organizations do important work — they prompt the most difficult conversations and pave the road to change. If your nonprofit does some or is entirely dedicated to advocacy work, thank you! The world is a better place because you exist.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

The report provides a snapshot of the sector, illustrating how donor behavior, staff mental health, public trust, and advocacy are tied together. The health and future of the nonprofit sector could be in jeopardy if changes are not made, reveals the "Health of the U.S. Nonprofit Sector: Annual Review."

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Wild Apricot

JANUARY 31, 2019

Want to start getting involved in advocacy, but not quite sure how? Bethany Snyder of Snyder Strategies explains 6 easy steps you can start following today to solve big nonprofit problems — and raise more money too!

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The new capabilities utilize the potential of natural language processing to allow activists and nonprofits to create robust advocacy campaigns in minutes. Rally Starter announced an update to its AI capabilities.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Nonprofit advocacy campaigns give your supporters a new way to get involved while furthering your mission through grassroots action. Plus, your nonprofit can attract new supporters interested in advocacy to your cause, growing your supporter network of donors and volunteers. Stay up to date with current advocacy trends.

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Charity Village

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Applications […] The post Help us celebrate software developers who create open source apps and tools that nonprofit and advocacy groups can put to good use appeared first on CharityVillage. The Pizzigati Prize provides grants to developers making a two-faceted contribution to social change.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 3, 2020

Nonprofit advocacy campaigns are becoming increasingly popular to help advance the mission of organizations. However, many organizations are under the impression that they must divide their attention between their advocacy campaigns and their fundraising efforts. In this case, many decide to ignore advocacy altogether. .

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EveryAction

JULY 12, 2017

That’s why we expanded EveryAction’s industry-leading advocacy tools to include Local Advocacy. EveryAction clients have already used advocacy forms to send hundreds of thousands of messages to federal elected officials. Here's a glimpse at how it works: Setting up a Local Advocacy form is simple and quick.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 16, 2013

Our longest-term donor, the Skoll Foundation , went so far as to introduce me to a DC-based advocacy firm. My reaction was that this kind of advocacy work was a luxury we couldn’t afford. That’s when I called that advocacy firm, a “luxury” that soon became indispensable. “Isn’t that where good ideas go to die?” I was wrong.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 7, 2011

The time is ripe for the early adopters in the nonprofit sector to embrace m-Advocacy, otherwise known as mobile advocacy. Well-known e-advocacy vendors like Convio , Democracy in Action , and Blackbaud will likely also soon add mobile advocacy to their list of services as well. At least I hope so. That said, bravo PETA!

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EveryAction

JUNE 8, 2023

If your nonprofit does advocacy, you know that with this work, there are almost always consistent patterns of crisis management leading to later periods of denouement and down time. Advocacy is a long-term calling.  Check out our last installment here! Here’s what they said. Learn more at MESG.marketing !

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EveryAction

MAY 30, 2023

Virtual lobby days may be accessible to more people than in-person events; new supporters may be looking for a lower-barrier way to get involved; and virtual events can help you build the power in numbers that any organization needs for a successful advocacy effort. Looking for more ways your technology can boost your advocacy program?

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EveryAction

JULY 12, 2023

If your organization conducts federal advocacy, be sure to transition volunteers into your federal campaigns. Geographically-targeted social media In a larger organization, it can be hard for the advocacy team to secure slots on the social media calendar. He can be reached at Brian@RubensteinImpact.com.

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Media Cause

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Coming from a background in community organizing and public policy — specifically in the anti-rape movement — I understand the importance of effective messaging in advocacy campaigns. At Media Cause, we conceptualize advocacy in that same vein: It’s about shifting the balance of power. Identify Your Own Story .

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CauseVox

MAY 27, 2021

Fundraising for advocacy organizations is tough, maybe one of the toughest types of fundraising out there. For advocacy organizations, sometimes the best you’ve got is not letting things get worse. Here are ten tips I learned in my years of fundraising for advocacy organizations about how to talk to donors in times of trouble.

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Care2

APRIL 15, 2022

Advocacy campaigns drive society to consistently progress toward a better, more livable world. From reducing greenhouse gas emissions to creating more livable home environments for at-risk youth, and everything in between, advocacy campaigns have the potential to drive real progress for your cause.

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