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NonProfit PRO
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
When Advocacy season comes around, many organizations feel like they are starting from scratch when they are starting new advocacy campaigns. It’s easy to feel like there is so much to do, with so little time.
EveryAction
JANUARY 11, 2023
He likely didn’t have grassroots campaigns in mind when he uttered those words, but Twain’s advice is spot-on for grassroots advocacy practitioners as they make a plan to engage the new Congress. Check out some of our findings and data-driven recommendations from our first nonprofit advocacy email welcome series study !
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
Salsa
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.
Salsa
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.
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.
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. .
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.
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!
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. .
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 […].
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!
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.
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 .
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.
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.
DipJar
NOVEMBER 17, 2021
Advocacy campaigns are an innovative way for nonprofits to engage their current supporters, attract new audiences, and fulfill their mission at the same time. However, before you can reap the many benefits of a successful advocacy campaign, your nonprofit will need to invest in the right advocacy software. Canvassing Software.
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.
NCE Social Media
DECEMBER 22, 2010
The forum focused specially on how to use Twitter as an advocacy tool. It is the Twitter feed that you’ll want to pay attention to… How do you use Twitter and other social media platforms as tools for advocacy? Here’s a link to the forum with the transcript of the proceedings. Have you found them effective?
Connection Cafe
OCTOBER 10, 2019
Given the rapid growth in grassroots advocacy initiatives at organizations large and small, we’ve been talking a lot in our office about the opportunities nonprofits have to drive new types of engagement through advocacy and what makes an organization effective. ” How it does that presents quite a few lessons.
NetWits
OCTOBER 26, 2012
BBCon took place outside the Beltway, but we had plenty of Beltway insiders …
NTEN
APRIL 8, 2014
Advocacy as an industry exists because of people’s desire to improve the world. How can advocacy initiatives reach their goals by leveraging technology? Technology advances are opening up new methods of digital grassroots advocacy that are changing online and offline organizing. Ximena Hartsock & Jeb Ory. Cofounders.
The MatrixFiles
JANUARY 4, 2023
The Pet Advocacy Network meets members at industry events to solicit feedback and share what Pet Advocacy is doing to showcase the industry and its issues. Vince Talucci of the International Association of Chiefs of Police went on a listening tour to solicit deep member feedback. Then, they act.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
NOVEMBER 26, 2012
Just like message consistency, storytelling, and interviewing skills, building robust networks and using social media can help these advocacy organizations make change happen for children in their state. Elevating Advocacy Voices for Children Through Social Media – Guest Post by Barbara Munoz. advocacy work as an organization.
Connection Cafe
MAY 14, 2019
When it comes to advocacy, it feels silly to say that the most important thing is reaching the right folks with the right message at the right time, but it’s the truth. The key lies in the nuances of doing so effectively.
Care2
OCTOBER 1, 2014
An engaging action, one that is shareable and appealing to not only your audience, but also friends of your supporters, is the first step in launching your effective online advocacy strategy. Get the full scoop on effective online advocacy from this white paper by PowerThru Consulting and Care2. Online Advocacy'
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
MARCH 25, 2012
Funding Services AND Advocacy: The Smart Choice for Grantmakers – guest post by Aaron Dorfman, National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy. Some grantmakers shy away from funding advocacy, preferring instead to fund direct services. NFP described an advocacy approach that incorporated both grass-tops and bottom-up advocacy.
Care2
NOVEMBER 26, 2018
Starting an advocacy campaign can be a lot of work, but it’s absolutely worth it when you get to look back on all the good you’ve done in the world. So you want to change the world?
Care2
OCTOBER 10, 2012
That is a ton of advocacy. How do activists experience advocacy, and how is it received by its ostensible targets on the Hill? The elevator summary: there is a significant "Advocacy Gap," a disconnect between how activists mobilize and how Hill staff say they should mobilize to move policy. To what end?
Association TV
DECEMBER 7, 2021
ADVOCACY DEPARTMENT: PAC Promo: Wednesday, February 23. ADVOCACY DEPARTMENT: Capitol Hill Fly-in Promo: Wednesday, March 30. The Advocacy Department releases on Wednesdays because the Advocacy VP works a flexible schedule – Tuesday to Saturday. EVENTS DEPARTMENT: Workshop Promo: Tuesday, February 22.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
AUGUST 9, 2021
Customized for small nonprofits on a limited budget, the Social Media Best Practices for Nonprofits webinar highlights current trends in using social media for fundraising, advocacy, and storytelling. Launching a formal employee advocacy program for social media is an emerging trend in the nonprofit sector.
ASU Lodestar Center
DECEMBER 4, 2018
During my Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management (MNLM) studies, I gained an appreciation for volunteers and an interest in how volunteers can engage in advocacy. The terms advocacy and lobbying are generally used interchangeably to describe how nonprofits influence legislation and public policy. Maynard S, & Washburn S.
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