sgEngage

MARCH 17, 2022

Common subjects include strategic planning, communications, advocacy, and community needs assessments. . Sometimes foundations that are not collaboration members provide their grant information to paint a more complete picture of private giving. 6) Funding or Engaging in Advocacy .

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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. At the center of that big picture is your target audience. Start to fill in their portrait: Who are they?

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Neon CRM

JANUARY 19, 2024

But don’t forget to craft a vision statement, too, that lays a vivid picture of the future you aim to create. Develop a Public Relations Plan Advocacy is about being the voice of change. At the same time, you’ll need a slightly more formal public relations initiative that shapes and maintains your organization’s image.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 10, 2024

Although data can be used in advocacy and policy change processes, even the most rigorous data cannot achieve policy change without shifts in our understandings and the self and collective narratives around pressing issues. Determine the best type of question, like multiple choice, Likert scale, open or closed ended, short text, or long text.

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Care2

DECEMBER 19, 2011

So how does one effectively raise awareness among a western public of the injustices faced by this voiceless group? In addition to getting the attention of the Finnish public, we were also requested to encourage people to send email appeals to the Government, urging them to prioritize Dalit rights in Finnish-Nepali development cooperation.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

The result is a refreshed site that gives a more complete picture of past funding and allows for stronger comparisons over time. . We began tracking grants and pledges based on press releases and public announcements to tell a real-time story. . service delivery, research, advocacy).

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Museum 2.0

AUGUST 29, 2012

I'm not going to comment on the reasons for the millage or its merits from an arts management perspective--please check out Diane Ragsdale's excellent post for a round-up of commentary and some hard-hitting opinions about the big picture. Community Case Statements for the Public Value of Art So what do we do with these assumptions?

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Whole Whale

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

The nonprofit lets the impact stand on its own on certain pages – no pictures, very little language, and lots of white space. National Public Radio (NPR). NPR (National Public Radio) does an excellent job of making their annual report relevant. Sometimes it’s best to keep it simple. The answer is no one.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

A nonprofit mission statement also serves as inspiration for employees, donors, and volunteers and provides the public with an overview of the organization’s mission and purpose. With a well-crafted mission statement, your nonprofit can present a clear, concise picture of what you do and why.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

AUGUST 30, 2009

I think this is my third or fourth Foo Camp, and the energy around public uses of technology was palpable. The picture above has the schedule for just one half of the rooms/tents on Saturday! The conversation went 20 minutes overtime, and then spilled out into the corridor outside (see picture of Brewster and Tim talking above).

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

This is a ground-breaking web-based tool built using JavaScript technologies that presents the clearest picture yet of how well a community meets the current and future needs of people of all ages, incomes, ethnicities, and abilities. The Livability Index scores neighborhoods and communities across the U.S. Washington State Wine Commission.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

This is a ground-breaking web-based tool built using JavaScript technologies that presents the clearest picture yet of how well a community meets the current and future needs of people of all ages, incomes, ethnicities, and abilities. The Livability Index scores neighborhoods and communities across the U.S. Washington State Wine Commission.

Award 46

Award Colorado Washington Children 46

Care2

MAY 18, 2012

So what was the big picture "headline?" Human Services and "Social Benefit" nonprofits performed the best -- including in acquisition of new donors (Note, the "Social Benefit" category included Human Rights Campaign, ACLU, Public Citizen and other nonprofits that engage in lots of advocacy.) A sobering one, overall.

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Donation Studies Headline Washington 72

NTEN

APRIL 15, 2010

That's why we were particularly pleased to learn that Yaw Anokwa -- a lead developer on Open Data Kit , a modular set of tools helping nonprofits around the world collect data, via mobile phones, on everything from deforestation to human rights violations -- has won the fourth annual Antonio Pizzigati Prize for Software in the Public Interest.

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Phone Mobile Open Data 78

Whole Whale

MAY 5, 2021

Communicating accountability, responsibility, and impact with the general public should be a priority for any organization. Researched by Nicholas Azulay + Isabelle Brauer. Whole Whale does not publicly offer or claim to offer financial and/or legal advice to nonprofits or any organization. Geography of a Nonprofit Financials Page.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 24, 2015

Showing public appreciation to donors is a proven way to keep these donors around. I’ve Got A Name does a great job combining appreciation with advocacy. Having stellar advocacy tactics eliminate the other half of those faults. Advocacy is championing the cause you serve,” Shattuck said. Final Thoughts.

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Care2

APRIL 16, 2008

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) Public Affairs $2.69 Environmental $2.59

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Care2

MARCH 25, 2008

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) Public Affairs $2.69 Environmental $2.59

Advocacy 44

Advocacy Social Media email Online 44

NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 3, 2018

Go beyond the immediate problem that your team solves and look to the big-picture challenges that grab people emotionally. Edmonton Public Library’s “Spread the words,” changes a lot with just one letter, and “Help is a four-legged word” is the perfect tag for Canine Companions for Independence. Make people think—but not too much.

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Everyaction

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

The key part of a Moves Management report is the ability to see both big picture project goals and individual details. For starters, you should have a dedicated Moves Management report in your CRM that’s doing the heavy lifting for you. So, let’s start with the basics.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2012

In 264 pages, Dixon, with ten years of classroom experience in public, private and charter schools, shares his deep knowledge of social media to provide detailed descriptions of the best online tools available for school leaders.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 12, 2011

Data reports and personal snapshots are often generated separately, then placed side-by-side with the hope that the juxtaposition of hard metrics with an emotional picture and blurb will resonate with a wide range of people. Quantitative and qualitative data are often positioned as opposing or complementary means of documenting impact.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 4, 2011

Two recent advocacy victories this week by PETA and my former colleagues at Defenders of Wildlife are a great reminder of a little practiced truth: organizations are seeing greater (and often easier) success in leveraging online advocacy to change policy at the state and local level. Author: Michelle Shefter.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 17, 2011

Some of the tax-exempts focus on serving members, and some focus on serving a broad public mission. This is a big deal because the federal government confers some nice benefits on the ones with a public mission. If you get your tax-exemption under section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code, you get a special name: public charity.

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Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2023

Generally, putting this model into practice looks something like this: You and your team members go out on a retreat to unify your understanding of the organization’s big-picture goals. Each person then comes up with actionable next steps to help get closer to that goal by the next time the group meets.

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Care2

MAY 18, 2011

For example , if you are an organization working on public education policy changes, you probably recognize teachers as a core demographic to your work - both in supporting the changes you propose as well as helping identify the changes that can and should be made. How do you evaluate your programs and services? Revisit your Story.

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 18, 2011

For example , if you are an organization working on public education policy changes, you probably recognize teachers as a core demographic to your work – both in supporting the changes you propose as well as helping identify the changes that can and should be made. How do you evaluate your programs and services? Revisit your Story.

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Campaign Design Impact Metrics 114

ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 21, 2016

Anyone who wants your business can paint a rosy picture about why they’re the best fit for you. A public relations firm may offer a nonprofit discount, but with the assumption that they’ll get to rub noses with other high-profile supporters at your annual gala. Identify what’s in it for them—other than good feelings.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 31, 2017

The goal of this test is to understand if people prefer to have separate places for personal and public content. We want to see pictures from our best friend’s wedding, or share exciting news about the new job we’re taking. Facebook says they have no current plans to test this feature in other countries.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 4, 2013

time to get a fuller picture of charitable giving in the United States. Public and Society Benefit organizations were down 8.6% View historical data from The Blackbaud Index: Instead of just displaying the past 12 months, The Blackbaud Index will now display archived data going back to January 2010. Overall Fundraising Trends.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 8, 2022

You know this, and so does the general public. Your donation will help provide rides to doctor appointments and advocacy for the patients who need and deserve this help.” Now, picture someone you have helped. It’s the great irony of fundraising – we love to help but we don’t like to ask for help.

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Care2

AUGUST 27, 2011

Share pictures – Facebook folks love pictures and it’s the perfect place to showcase the people who make the organization run or people that you impact. Public opinion – ask your fans what they think about decisions you are struggling with internally. Don’t take yourselves so seriously.

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Care2

JULY 24, 2012

And of course, there’s the big picture – “If your vote doesn’t matter, then why are candidates spending millions to try to win you over?” Shana Glickfield is a partner at the Beekeeper Group , a public affairs firm based in Washington, DC. The solution? ” Make registration easy and convenient.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 18, 2021

Advocacy organizations and organizations that provide mental health services and other types of support, may not lend themselves as well to inkind donations of goods. From these lists, create a master list to share with the public of items and services your organization needs. But a donation of office space might be possible.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 27, 2005

Meet Zarah Jane Almeida who works as a producer for Mlup Baitong's Environmental Advocacy Radio Program. s mission is to address the problem of deforestation in Cambodia, with a focus on educating the public on conservation of natural resources. How does your NGO use technology to support your advocacy and education work?

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NTEN

JULY 14, 2011

Advocacy and Political Groups. In fact, many government organizations are embracing open data and releasing their data sets to the general public via APIs. Notice the difference of the look of Causes’ homepage when you are logged into Facebook and not. There is an API for that. One of my favorites is run by a nonprofit called MapLight.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 7, 2012

Increasing your event's visibility in Twitter can spill over into increased publicity in traditional media. A picture is worth 1000 words, which is awesome when you are limited 140 characters. ” (another great opp for a picture!). Cross promote any active Advocacy Actions "Feeling Inspired? Lost Something?

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