EveryAction

MAY 11, 2023

When you have a goal to meet—like asking a governing body to sign a bill into law, telling a CEO or other stakeholder to change a behavior or policy, or meeting goals around educating decision-makers on your issue area—you know you can’t do it alone. You need to activate your base and to move the needle on your issue.

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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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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. I was wrong. Fast-forward six years.

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NTEN

JUNE 23, 2014

The 14th issue of the NTEN: Change journal is out, and this quarter is all about fundraising. This issue is packed with actionable ideas, inspiring interviews, and tips that your organization can use to get ready for the end of the year, if not sooner! >>Read the June 2014 issue! >>Enjoy, and subscribe!

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Today, in Milwaukee, the group has gone on to consider public safety, another issue that’s critical for restaurants. More likely to be successful in advocacy and public policy. These dynamics characterize partnerships like Nancy and Kristine’s: Mutual benefit over a broad range of issues and experiences.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2020

2) Advocacy CTA on the Union of Concerned Scientists blog. 6) Share commentary and CTAs about current issues in the news. For example, the National Parks Conservation Association recently blogged about a rollback of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and included a prominent CTA.

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The NonProfit Times

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

One of the few known gifts in the latest round of giving by author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott was an $8-million gift to the National Council on Aging (NCOA). based advocacy group, which announced the gift today. It’s the largest unrestricted gift in the 72-year history of the organization.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 25, 2012

Note from Beth: I hosted a small army of guest bloggers, grantmakers, who attended the GeoFunders National Conference that took place recently in Seattle. Funding Services AND Advocacy: The Smart Choice for Grantmakers – guest post by Aaron Dorfman, National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy. I sure hope so.

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sgEngage

MAY 30, 2023

Civic leadership, on the other hand, involves active engagement and participation of individuals in addressing community issues and promoting the common good. It encompasses activities such as community organizing, advocacy, and public service, empowering individuals to contribute to their communities.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 17, 2022

The Urgent Action Fund’s Rapid Response Grants resource the resilience of human rights and gender justice movements by supporting the security and advocacy interventions of activists when a swift response is needed. New York Foundation funds community organizing and grassroots advocacy led by and for people who live in New York City.

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Association Analytics

AUGUST 14, 2023

AI has garnered a lot of global and national attention across most industries in recent months. For instance, your association might consider creating advocacy campaigns and scheduling lobby days. It can even answer questions they have about issues impacting their industry and the resources your association offers to help them.

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M+R

MAY 17, 2022

Donald was one of the original (Ralph) “Nader’s Raiders,” tasked with traveling the country and turning college student energy into student advocacy groups. Donald went on to lead New York’s PIRG (NYPIRG) into a powerhouse of an advocacy organization and organized one of the largest protests of the 1970s with 100,000 people on the mall in DC.

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Volunteer Hub

JANUARY 9, 2023

Some national organizations offer grants to nonprofits that align with their mission. National organizations like the United Way or the American Red Cross are well-known for working tirelessly to help individuals and communities in need. In addition, some national organizations offer grants to nonprofits that align with their mission.

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Everyaction

JUNE 6, 2018

There is no better time to support local and national nonprofits protecting LGBTQ rights and serving the LGBTQ community, and while there are far too many organizations doing great work to list them all, these are a few that we're big fans of. National Center for Transgender Equality. LGBTQ Victory Fund.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 6, 2021

Public policy at all levels of government has the ability to threaten the work of all nonprofits (National Council of Nonprofits, 2019). According to the National Council of Nonprofits, “compared to the business and government sectors, nonprofits have been sitting silently on the sidelines.”. Illustration by Yuxin Qin.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

During National Hispanic Heritage Month in the U.S., Across America, Hispanic and Latino organizations are leading the way in every realm, including advocacy, education, healthcare, and social services. Grassroots Leadership organizes communities to fight back against detention and deportation both in Texas and nationally.

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VQ Strategies

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

After years of meetings, dialogue, presentations, advocacy, (and yes, maybe even some proverbial hair-pulling in frustration), today was the launch of the Initiative for Strategic Volunteer Engagement and the release of landmark research about how organizational leaders and funders view and prioritize volunteer engagement. Nearly half (46.8

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 31, 2019

How has grassroots advocacy changed in the past few years? And what are the current grassroots advocacy trends that your organization should be leveraging to have greater success? Topics Discussed in This Episode: Changes in the grassroots advocacy space in the past few years. How digital has changed advocacy.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 7, 2021

They were too busy working and keeping a roof over our head to have time to deal with their mental and emotional issues,” he said in episode five of the Force Multiplier podcast. Benjamin Perks, UNICEF’s head of campaigns and advocacy, has seen firsthand how mental illness comes from adverse childhood experiences. “I

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 23, 2022

PFLAG is the first and largest national chapter-based organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) people, their parents and families, and allies. Integration: We were looking for a CRM that could integrate more easily with the suite of tools we used for fundraising, email marketing, events, and advocacy work.

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Qgiv

MARCH 5, 2024

An NGO is a type of nonprofit organized at the local, national, or international level that works independently of any government involvement. They typically focus on social, political, environmental, and humanitarian objectives through advocacy, research and by providing services. What is an NGO (Non-Governmental Organization)?

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Candid

MAY 23, 2023

“Whenever I walk on a campus at an HBCU, I feel like I’m home.” – Susan Taylor Batten, president and CEO, ABFE After the session ended, the Shaw band played “Lift Every Voice and Sing” (also known as the “Negro National Anthem”). At Howard University, we used to sing the song during convocation.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

These days, persistent societal challenges are on the rise: hunger, mental health issues, contagious disease, conflict, chronic inequality, and the climate crisis. The approach just might serve as a model for other issues, as well. Think Big and Work Together Start by challenging your assumptions on the issue.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Unions can vary dramatically in size (partially due to the local vs. national structure we explained last week). The national arm of the National Association of Letter Carriers (as opposed to any of the locals) is by far the largest union in terms of revenue, bringing in $1.78 Financial data. billion in assets, $26.3

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Nonprofit organizations serve as community leaders and agents of change, and participating in Hispanic Heritage Month can solidify their advocacy for diversity and inclusion. These events can help educate participants about the Latino community’s role in shaping the nation. These narratives can inspire and educate.

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Media Cause

AUGUST 16, 2022

Facebook, Chobani, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. The top 500 companies are featured in the September issue of Inc. 5000 are featured in Inc.magazine’s September issue. The past year was very exciting for Media Cause.

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Candid

JANUARY 17, 2023

Read this blog to learn more about how these nonprofits are addressing the issues facing workers today by filling gaps left by traditional labor unions , and find out what Candid’s data says about philanthropic support for this growing movement. The rise of “alt-labor” nonprofit organizations.

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sgEngage

MARCH 17, 2023

In addition, there is increased global awareness of women’s issues such as reproductive rights in the U.S., Women wield greater economic power than ever before and are harnessing their influence to lead change on these issues and beyond. What does this mean for grantmakers and philanthropy as a whole? Women give broadly.

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Kindful

AUGUST 9, 2021

Foundations in the United States focus their funding priorities on many different issues. Education is one of the more popular issues that many foundations focus on. The National Education Association Foundation is a national nonprofit and philanthropic organization based in Washington, DC. Areas served: US.

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Media Cause

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Their challenge was to communicate how the seemingly unrelated issues of that merged the issues of abortion access and student loan forgiveness are actually connected. To break down this extremely complex issue, we realized we needed to focus on the fact that women of color were most impacted by both of these issues.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Thousands of nonprofits use EveryAction every day to raise money, manage offline fundraising through pledges and grants, send emails, run nonprofit digital advocacy campaigns, and so much more. Utilize a sophisticated online advocacy platform. We ensure fast, expert answers for your "how to" questions and technical issues. #14.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

They only con working with them in the past has been a lack of responsiveness on the customer support side, as well as issues with integration from previous platforms. . SalesForce is extremely beneficial to large, national organizations that send out large batches of appeals and subsequent incoming pledges and gifts.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 13, 2018

If you use Facebook, you probably have noticed how the news feed presents political or issue-related ads. In addition to designating the ad as “sponsored”, political and issue-related ads have an info icon which expands to display the organization that paid for the ad. How to get authorized to run political/issue ads in the US.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 7, 2022

If your organization serves individuals dealing with mental health issues and if any of these funders serve your community, visit their website and discover if there’s a funding opportunity for you. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation funds a wide array of programs to help build a national culture of health. The Meadows Foundation.

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Kindful

OCTOBER 1, 2021

If your organization serves individuals dealing with mental health issues and if any of these funders serve your community, visit their website and discover if there’s a funding opportunity for you. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation funds a wide array of programs to help build a national culture of health. The Meadows Foundation.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 19, 2022

National Council On Aging. The AARP® Purpose Prize award is a national award in the United States that celebrates people 50 and older who are using their life experience to make a difference. National Council On Aging. Funding Priority: Elder/Senior Care. Sigma Foundation For Nursing. Jean Griswold Foundation. Durham Foundation.

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Neon CRM

MAY 23, 2023

Despite all of those contributions, racism and violence toward Asian American Pacific Islander communities rose during the COVID-19 pandemic and remains an issue. Their website also includes tons of resources like printable assets, advocacy materials, and educational resources.

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