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

Media Cause

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. While advocating for survivors in San Francisco, I witnessed first-hand how critical stories are in tapping into people’s empathy.

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Data as Decision in Grantmaking

sgEngage

We are taught to create an organizational chart or a program activity graphic or a network diagram of organizations needed to address an issue like homelessness or educational equity. Policy Change Furthermore, the implicit idea that widespread quality data leads directly to positive policy change is also not accurate.

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10 LinkedIn Best Practices for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Breaking news that communicates the story of your mission and programs. Habitat for Humanity focuses on periodically posting curated content relevant to the cause of homelessness and housing. Launching a formal employee advocacy program for social media is an emerging trend in the nonprofit sector. For example: 1.

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Nonprofit Fundraising and Advocacy

ASU Lodestar Center

Yet, nonprofits don’t see the connection to advocacy for the people they serve as their major fundraising activity. Funding for domestic violence, homelessness, aging, child welfare, and mental health services have all been cut substantially. Advocacy is always controversial. Yes, democracy is messy.

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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. Tell compelling and relatable stories of people who have engaged constructively and how they found it rewarding and impactful. All you have to do is take the first step.

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Transmedia — Making Change Across Mediums

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I caught up with Danny Alpert at the NTC Conference in Minneapolis, MN where he briefed me on how he is using a “Transmedia” strategy to raise awareness and funding to support homeless services. I became a documentary filmmaker to tell meaningful stories that explore social issues and inspire change. ” Enjoy.

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Using Inkind Donations To Help You Grow Your Nonprofit

Get Fully Funded

When you think about an inkind gift, you may think of stuff, such as bottled water and packaged snacks for events or hotel-sized shampoo and conditioner for a shelter serving homeless families. For example, a homeless shelter in my area was given a piece of property in a prestigious community. Post the policy on your website.

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