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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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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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. MESG Marketing Mary Getz, principal and founder Yes, it’s true—when an issue is breaking there is a flurry of activity. Here’s what they said.

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EveryAction

JULY 12, 2023

If your organization conducts federal advocacy, be sure to transition volunteers into your federal campaigns. Conduct a tell-a-friend campaign Your nonprofit volunteers likely have friends or family members who share their passion for your issues. He can be reached at Brian@RubensteinImpact.com.

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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. Against all odds, we—a novice bidder with a less than $1 million-a-year program—won a five-year, $32.5 “Isn’t that where good ideas go to die?”

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The MatrixFiles

JANUARY 4, 2023

Successful organizations took advantage of the pandemic to update their governance, update their strategic plans, think proactively about the future, and revamp their education programs. The BAAA’s annual conference is held at different times of the year, in different locations, and with different program elements. Then, they act.

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The MatrixFiles

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Higher education and the media have been hard hit with trust issues. Members are increasingly distrustful of government and jaded about advocacy, leading to less engagement in advocacy and government affairs. Execs agreed on the importance of educating members about trust issues in their field.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 30, 2023

Need more help running your current programs? If so, you may be interested in starting a volunteer program. To help you build a sustainable volunteer program, in this guide, we’ll cover the essential steps for starting a volunteer program: Conduct a community needs assessment. Set goals for your volunteer program.

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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. What ignites your passion about an issue? .

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The MatrixFiles

JANUARY 4, 2023

Successful organizations took advantage of the pandemic to update their governance, update their strategic plans, think proactively about the future, and revamp their education programs. The BAAA’s annual conference is held at different times of the year, in different locations, and with different program elements. Then, they act.

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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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.orgSource

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Pre-COVID, we had a program called the Milwaukee Kitchen Cabinet. 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. I’ve always understood the importance of relationships,” Kristine noted.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 11, 2013

That’s why we’ve focused this entire issue on nonprofit impact. While this story was inspiring, it didn’t necessarily represent the great work SAI did as a whole. For nonprofits, measuring their broader impact can be easier said than done.

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NTEN

JUNE 4, 2013

What does this mean for nonprofit advocacy, communications, engagement, donations, program delivery, site design and system infrastructure? In the current issue you''ll find: " Testing the Waters With Mobile Technology: What You and Your Peers are Finding ," by Kyle Henri Andrei, Idealware. "

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Bloomerang

JUNE 17, 2022

They welcome inquiries from organizations delivering HIV programs that have an immediate and lasting impact on the LGBTQ+ community. The Visibility Impact Fund seeks to support and empower bi+ specific organizations, programming, and training to impact bi+ visibility and well-being. Areas served: Worldwide. Urgent Action Fund.

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Nonprofits Source

MARCH 4, 2024

Just like other community-based organizations , nonprofits and advocacy groups thrive off of supporters’ passion, drive, and action. Use segmentation Everything from fundraising management to advocacy work to supporter engagement hinges on the quality of your communication tactics. 3 engagement strategies for supporter mobilization 1.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 22, 2020

Even in the absence of tech failure, setting up a shared drive will allow new members to read through previous minutes to get context on issues of interest. A tech genius recovered most of it, but it took this extreme situation for the board to decide to adopt the cloud. 5) Display Tech Savvy. FULL BIO ].

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The NonProfit Times

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

based advocacy group, which announced the gift today. Unrestricted gifts of this nature help us expand our reach, innovate and fuel our advocacy as we see shortcomings of existing programs and policies intended to allow older adults to age well.”. The post NCOA Gets $8M Gift From Scott appeared first on The NonProfit Times.

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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. Pay attention to the folks who have taken action recently – people who have spoken out on an issue, shared a tweet, or even just clicked a button online in support.

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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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Nimble AMS

JANUARY 15, 2024

The organization works to advance the science and practice of hand and upper extremity surgery through education, research, and advocacy on behalf of patients and practitioners. We had a ticket in the system this week and got a response to resolve the issue the same day,” said Adler. The Nimble AMS team is highly supportive.

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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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EveryAction

JULY 3, 2023

These include your donation page, email sign-ups, advocacy forms, and any other features that generate or collect engagement data from site visitors. Here’s how this type of strategy might work for your organization: Post new digital content to your blog, like a post about how your recent project or program benefited the community.

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NetWits

DECEMBER 1, 2011

The tie between online advocacy and fundraising is significant. So significant that organizations who run effective online advocacy campaigns followed by timely and relevant fundraising appeals are seeing double the fundraising response rates. Connecting Online Advocacy and Fundraising: The 1 Key to Success.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 8, 2019

In 2017, Race Forward merged with the Center for Social Inclusion to become the nation’s largest research, advocacy and services organization devoted to racial justice. The merger greatly expanded Race Forward’s capacity, number of programs and communication needs. Organizations are always changing. And so it goes.

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Kindful

MAY 1, 2021

Mission: Through education and advocacy, the Colorado Mental Wellness Network seeks to provide opportunities for individuals to improve the quality of their lives, give back to the community through meaningful roles, and to change the perceptions of mental health. View their programs Donate. Colorado Mental Wellness Network.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Impact Labs convenes community experts, or fellows, across sectors to co-create new technology solutions to support specific issue areas. In 2021, 53 million Americans turned to food banks and community programs for help putting food on the table. Director of Advocacy, Policy, and Research, Hunger Free America. Food Insecurity.

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Blue Avocado

JANUARY 23, 2024

1 While all of these are useful tools for program development and planning, there is another strategy that provides consistent access to community input while also routinely building a supportive foundation from diverse, innovative ideas: the creation of strong advisory committees.

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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. A growing trend is to add large, visually prominent calls-to-action to the body of blog posts approximately halfway into the post. 3) “Donate Now” CTA on the Human Rights Watch blog.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 6, 2021

This creates implications for an organization’s beneficiaries in regards to available resources and funding for programming. Organizational support is a precondition for successful public policy advocacy. Practicing principled bipartisanship” by prioritizing issues over political party. Establish the What and Why.

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NTEN

AUGUST 21, 2014

Are you looking to win support for an issue, impact policy, or get a corporation or government body to change its policies? Advocacy advocacy strategy campaigns Program' Your concise guide to building a winnable campaign. Follow this roadmap to put successful campaign strategies in place.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 24, 2021

More and more corporations are choosing to give back to their communities, and many offer matching gift programs to their employees, where they’ll donate the same amount or a certain percentage of the amount their employee gives as an additional donation. 7) Invite your donors to shop for good.

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EveryAction

MARCH 29, 2023

From our friends at Media Cause If you are an organization that does advocacy—particularly if you’re wondering how to grow your supporter base and build more people power to achieve your purpose—then this is the blog for you. What makes them the heroes here, and how can you lean into that?

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sgEngage

MARCH 17, 2022

Common subjects include strategic planning, communications, advocacy, and community needs assessments. . One way these leaders meet each other is through Exponent Philanthropy’s conferences and education programs, member discussion forums, or staff introductions. . 6) Funding or Engaging in Advocacy .

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Training and capacity building: Offer training programs, workshops, and resources for journalists to improve their skills, adapt to new technologies, and stay competitive. Research and advocacy: Conduct research on the state of local journalism, produce reports, and advocate for policies that support the industry.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

By Michelle Chen , an independent scholar who recently graduated with a PhD in mass communications with a focus on advocacy, activism and social change. Donors, especially millennial donors, are motivated by specific issues and causes and typically do not have allegiance to specific organizations.

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Media Cause

AUGUST 15, 2022

If you have a policy, thought-leadership, or government relations team, you know that true societal shifts and those monumental changes we want require advocacy. And advocacy requires, well, advocates. And that really applies to both fundraising and advocacy , but in this case, we’ll focus on the advocacy side of things.

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