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Pairing Advocacy and Fundraising: The Peas and Carrots of Digital Engagement

Media Cause

501c3’s can’t do advocacy, it’s not allowed. According to the IRS, “no organization may qualify for section 501(c)(3) status if a substantial part of its activities is attempting to influence legislation (commonly known as lobbying). ” In other words, not all advocacy is lobbying — and not all lobbying is prohibited.

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How Nonprofits Can Leverage Organic Social Media to Increase Fundraising

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Collaborate with partners and influencers. The rest must provide value to your audience like a gift. This community can provide a steady stream of support, not just in terms of donations but also through advocacy, volunteering, and spreading the word. People trust people over logos.

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[VIDEO] 3 Steps To Closing $10K+ Gifts By December 31

Bloomerang

Julie Ordoñez will outline a proven strategy, messaging and action steps you can implement right away to close major gifts faster, ethically. We’re here to talk about 3 steps to closing over $10,000 gifts by December 31st. It is not too late to raise major gifts this year. Julie: Let’s do it. That’s right.

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When Nonprofit Advocacy Works in Reverse

Connection Cafe

Donors support your non-profit via gifts and volunteerism , they want to share your mission with others, and then they become super advocates. How Nonprofit Advocacy Works in Reverse. Most influencers under 40 have not yet needed healthcare beyond the labor & deliver wing. We take for granted a natural progression.

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How Nonprofits Can Use Behavioral Science to Engage Supporters on Social Media

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Michelle Chen is an independent scholar with a PhD in mass communications with a focus on advocacy, activism and social change. Social media is powerful because it leverages social influence – people trust information from those within their networks. This gives supporters an idea of what is important to the group.

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Strategic Fundraising For Small Arts + Culture Nonprofits

Bloomerang

It takes a strategic approach, strong advocacy, and collaboration to secure the funding that ensures your organization can continue its valuable work. You can also host livestreamed virtual events, hybrid events, or auctions , share donation pages in posts, and work with influencers or community members to host online fundraisers.

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6 Ways to Raise More with Facebook Fundraisers

Nonprofit Tech for Good

His work is focused on nonprofits, advocacy, and public affairs. If your nonprofit has relationships with celebrity ambassadors or social media influencers, ask if they’ll create a Facebook Fundraiser in support of your campaign. Bonus Tip: Identify Major Gift Prospects . 7) Never let good data go to waste.

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