sgEngage

MARCH 18, 2024

This may involve conducting equity audits , adopting anti-racist policies and practices, and actively working to dismantle barriers to access and opportunity. Be Proactive in Legal Advocacy: Engage in legal advocacy efforts to challenge discriminatory laws and policies that hinder progress toward equity.

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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. Check out our last installment here ! understand what you need and why. Don’t assume!

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Advocacy Nonprofit Training Train 207

Media Cause

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Explore Media Cause experts’ top five communication tips to consider as you roll out your advocacy , fundraising , and engagement strategies during an election year. Policy and marketing team members within your nonprofit can make a great team to plan accordingly. Be careful to comment on policy, not politics.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Review and update the organization’s policies and practices to ensure that they are fair and inclusive for all members of the community. Participate in public policy debates and advocacy efforts that affect underserved communities, and represent the interests and concerns of those communities.

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Accessibility Challenge Leadership Tips 104

Association Analytics

AUGUST 14, 2023

Within just a few months, most associations had publicly posted recommendations and tips, provided amnesty for dues, created policies and procedures, and/or jumped to virtual tools to continue providing events. For instance, your association might consider creating advocacy campaigns and scheduling lobby days.

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Nimble AMS

MARCH 22, 2020

Here are four communication tips to assist associations in displaying responsiveness, partnership and kindness. With many businesses implementing work from home policies to help flatten the curve with this virus, re-enforce your association’s value in this new work from home environment.

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sgEngage

MAY 30, 2023

It encompasses activities such as community organizing, advocacy, and public service, empowering individuals to contribute to their communities. Advocacy and Policy Support: Foundations possess a unique position of influence and can leverage their voice to advocate for systemic change.

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Roles Foundation Leadership Community 72

Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2020

2) Advocacy CTA on the Union of Concerned Scientists blog. For example, the National Parks Conservation Association recently blogged about a rollback of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and included a prominent CTA. 8) Share resources and useful tips related to your mission. 3) Maximize your blog’s sidebar.

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Practice Nonprofit Newsletter News 352

Media Cause

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Over the course of my career, I’ve sat on nonprofit advocacy, fundraising, and communications teams—all in an overall digital engagement capacity. It might surprise you, but as Media Cause’s Director of Advocacy, I’m on board with a fundraising-centric approach to nonprofit strategy and journey building. The Money is the Mission.

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Audience Integration Advocacy Phase 52

DNL OmniMedia

JULY 1, 2021

By leveraging the data you collect, you can build relationships that lead to increased or recurring giving, volunteer engagement, and advocacy for your mission. . Establish policies for how staff should interact with data to create standardized management systems moving forward. Best Practices.

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Kindful

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Grant Research Tip: If a deadline has passed for a funder’s grant opportunity, don’t despair. Visit Grantli to learn more tips on how to do the best grant research and how your organization can find even more funding opportunities. Funding Priority: Mental Health. Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Hanley Family Foundation.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 7, 2022

Grant Research Tip: If a deadline has passed for a funder’s grant opportunity, don’t despair. Visit Grantli to learn more tips on how to do the best grant research and how your organization can find even more funding opportunities. Funding Priority: Mental Health. Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Hanley Family Foundation.

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Kindful

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Whether you’re planning an advocacy or fundraising campaign, using a storytelling framework to create your calls to action can help you make emotional connections with your audience and ultimately move them to act. More storytelling tips. The Story of Self, Story of Us, and Story of Now Framework. Remember: Specificity is key.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 10, 2022

For the sake of brevity, let’s say that you did everything we covered in our first article, “ 10 Tips for Onboarding All Types of Volunteers.” Whatever it is, finding out is important for you to satisfy their needs, leading to a longer-term relationship and their enthusiastic advocacy for your cause. If so, that’s a great start.

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Nonprofit Policy Advocacy Awareness 52

Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

Choose a board of directors A nonprofit’s board of directors is a governing body typically made up of unpaid volunteers who set policies, determine strategic priorities, and provide oversight. Describe how your nonprofit will handle a breach of the policy, such as disciplinary actions or removal of the individual from their position.

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Pamela Grow

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Some training policies you might enforce include: Software use: Many mistakes can be made if staff members simply don’t know how to use your software. Staff member training can help your team ensure they’re making the most of your tool, but is also extremely important when it comes to handling sensitive information.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 23, 2022

We uphold our vision by providing peer-to-peer support, educating people on the issues that are important to the community, and advocating for inclusive policies and laws. 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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Pamela Grow

MARCH 14, 2024

These signs could include but are not limited to indications of burnout, miscommunication issues, poor engagement, underperformance, or misalignment with workplace policies. Proactively address retention concerns Look out for retention concerns so you can address them early on, maintain a stable work environment, and encourage longevity.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 14, 2024

These signs could include but are not limited to indications of burnout, miscommunication issues, poor engagement, underperformance, or misalignment with workplace policies. Proactively address retention concerns Look out for retention concerns so you can address them early on, maintain a stable work environment, and encourage longevity.

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Strategy Interview Skills Retention 52

The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Across America, Hispanic and Latino organizations are leading the way in every realm, including advocacy, education, healthcare, and social services. Their work focuses on building a pipeline meant to serve and empower our community, consisting of three parts: civic engagement, issue advocacy, and leadership development.

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Qgiv

JUNE 13, 2023

Why we should care in the first place It’s time for us to be better humans Nonprofits belong to communities Operating in oblivion is no longer an option for nonprofit leaders Tips from The Board Pro Why we should care in the first place We know there are many benefits of diversifying boards. Tips from The Board Pro: 1. Take a selfie!

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Culture United States Stats Homeless 52

NTEN

DECEMBER 11, 2013

Plus, check out the new NTEN Voices section for tips and tools from our team and community! Get started! The NTEN: Change publication, designed especially for busy nonprofit executive directors, departmental directors, boards, and other leadership staff, is free and ready to download!

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Dominican Republic Issue NTEN Impact 88

Care2

JUNE 30, 2009

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) June 11, 2009 | Tara Great list of tips!

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Social Media Advocacy Online Tips 40

sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

We offer some practical tips, some examples of funders doing this work, and some resources. Co-development led to conceptualization of participation of people with disabilities in advocacy for legislative, policy and government program change as an impact—in and of itself—regardless of outcome. But is this the right question?

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Participatory Evaluation Empowerment Grant 82

DNL OmniMedia

MARCH 13, 2023

These tips can help your organization develop positive habits for managing its data: Establish specific procedures. Additionally, establish clear policies and procedures for staff to follow when entering data. Data hygiene refers to any of the actions your organization takes to keep data consistent and free of errors.

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Data Management Database Software 52

Kindful

AUGUST 9, 2021

Grant research tip : As you look over the list and peruse potential funders, take notes of those who best align with your work. Their strategic focus of leaders, teachers, and families also incorporates support for one of the strongest early childhood policy and advocacy networks in the nation. Areas served: Illinois.

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Education Grant Fund Resource 111

Connection Cafe

AUGUST 13, 2018

foreign policy. Follow the tips I’ve outlined here, and you’ll be set up for success! Here’s a list of terms that could be flagged in your ads because they relate to “national issues of public importance”: abortion. civil rights. environment. government reform. immigration. infrastructure. social security.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 17, 2011

On-demand Advocacy. The platform he’s building contains information on 60,000 people (the “base”) who are interested in advocating for a variety of policy changes to combat childhood obesity. I’m sure I’ve only captured the tip of the iceberg of possibilities. The Importance of Scarcity.

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M+R

JULY 10, 2023

Most of the time, you don’t need a policy briefing in order to make sense of the call to action. Does this sound or look like a policy briefing? I won’t rehash the whole thing here, but one helpful tip is to review your lede, or your full copy, and highlight the places where the elements of effective creative show up.

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Guidelines Audience Language Content 90

Connection Cafe

MAY 2, 2019

Getting supporters to take action and engage with elected officials on policy issues can be a challenge, requiring organizations to start thinking outside the box. This episode of the sgENGAGE Podcast features an interview with Chris Masak, senior associate director of advocacy at the Alzheimer’s Association.

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Podcast Technique Advocacy Method 20

Connection Cafe

JUNE 11, 2012

Amber and Emily gave us Five Tips and then Five More Tips for election year planning efforts. 501(c)4 - Advocate to Congress, legislative bodies and members to influence decisions on policy issues and bills. 501(c)3 Public education with 1/5 time allowed to be spent on direct advocacy. Author: Sally Heaven.

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Tips Advocacy Law Issue 32

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 30, 2015

Here’s some tips on how to write or revise a social media policy that empowers your employees. Also, you’ll need plan out your training materials – fact sheets, tips sheets, and slide decks. Social Media Policy: Building Good Judgement. Or, maybe your organization is using social to recruit for talent.

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Care2

JANUARY 15, 2009

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) “10 Fast Tips…”] 6.

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Newsletter Social Media Advocacy Tips 51

Amy Sample Ward

MAY 17, 2010

Here are five tips from some of the best in the non-profit business." million grant from the Stanton Foundation to work with academic experts on Wikipedia articles related to public policy, which could include everything from political theory to legislative history and issues such as health reform and science.

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Care2

APRIL 4, 2011

And I don’t mean a boring one that’s been edited 10x by senior management and contains wonky policy messaging. No policy jargon. Here’s some tips to think about as you experiment and go down your storytelling route. Tell a real story. No red tape. Why Was Your Organization Started? Focus on the main one.

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Storytelling Personal NTC Policy 76

Care2

MAY 1, 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) I hope to see you there. All rights reserved.

Social Media 28

Social Media Video Advocacy Web 28

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 24, 2012

Written social media policy. Strategic integration into children’s health advocacy. Support national partner Facebook chats, blog carnivals, and other networked advocacy activities. Tips for Optimizing FB Content To Get Into Newsfeeds. Written social media plan. Use of editorial calendar. Use of counting metrics.

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Network Build Learning Strategy 97