Candid

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

The root causes of marginalization that are exacerbated by disasters are often mired in systems and structures that are historically racist and exploitative. In 2019, we found one example, from the Wisconsin-based Eau Claire Community Foundation to the American Red Cross, with the description: “Hurricane Dorian relief, unrestricted.” .

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Disaster Puerto Rico Palau Lesson 72

ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 26, 2013

So how do you intertwine data in the proposal so that it supports and amplifies your cause rather than obfuscate it? The funder was well versed in the issue, so my difficulty was how to present data so it supported the cause without “preaching to the choir.” Again, using my. effect on childhood obesity. You get the idea.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 19, 2015

As a native Texan going to graduate school in Wisconsin, I signed up on a sunny September day not only to support the cause, but also because it seemed like something that would make for a good story one day. My graduate school class at the Wisconsin School of Business raised more than $10k for the Wisconsin Special Olympics.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 4, 2013

Research has shown that advocates are more likely than non-advocates to donate to the cause for which they signed a petition. If you’re an advocacy organization – like Citizen Action of Wisconsin (below) – you’re probably already doing this.

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Care2

MAY 7, 2007

The Twin Cities Pioneer Press found it worth reporting on in the article How a dogs death was heard round the world: Wisconsin case shows the growing popularity of online petition drives. Now this woman from small-town Wisconsin has almost 2200 people from around the world standing up for her cause. Any comments?

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Social Media Advocacy Wisconsin Case Study 28

ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 17, 2018

It is necessary for charitable organizations to illustrate to their communities the work they are doing and to appeal to the compassion people have for charitable causes. It will be even more vital moving forward for charitable organizations to stress the benefits of giving that go beyond financial incentives.

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Have Fun - Do Good

AUGUST 17, 2006

When a pound of asparagus is $12 or a red pepper is $3, not so much for me, but I always try to buy organic milk 'cause the whole having hormones and antibiotics in my milk thing really grosses me out. I have to admit that I'm a half and half organic shopper.

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sgEngage

APRIL 22, 2021

Frustrated with the lack of concern around environmental issues, junior senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin came up with the idea for Earth Day. If your company is an advocate for racial and social justice, it doesn’t matter if your products and business directly cause ocean or air pollution.

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Celebrate Professional United States Tips 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 3, 2012

Those on both sides of the issue were glued to the SCOTUS blog and while there were initial reports from CNN that the healthcare law had been overturned, the surprise victory caused many health care advocates to cheer. In Wisconsin, they reused some content that had been shared between states to announce the decision right away.

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