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LGBTQ+ advocacy strategies to generate advocates year-round

EveryAction

Often, the central issue is a specific policy or a cultural phenomenon that the organization seeks to promote or eliminate. Depending on the organization’s size and locality, there may be specific local issues or pieces of legislation that are most important for them to make supporters aware of.

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Four strategies to celebrate advocacy efforts at your association

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The group a lso worked to gather support for various economic development policies. Advocacy is an integral part of the work of any association. Provide updates on ongoing policies and details on how members can volunteer with your advocacy program. Host advocacy events. Enhance your website. Boost member communications.

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5 Ways to Use Your Smartphone for Social Good

Nonprofit Tech for Good

However, our mobile devices can also be used to plan in advance and block off time to volunteer in the local community. 5) Register to vote or call your local representative. Many charities are dedicated to causes that are impacted by public policy. S tart turning screen time into a philanthropic pastime.

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Thursday Thoughts: engaging advocates all year round

EveryAction

Ask advocates to send proclamation requests to their local leaders. Advocate training: Host a webinar or record a training video that outlines the basics of grassroots advocacy and why it’s so important. The most important thing to remember is to design the event to fit your audience.

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In-Kind Donations 101: A Guide for Nonprofits

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While there are risks of accepting in-kind donations, those risks can be offset by creating firm policies and guidelines surrounding the in-kind donations your nonprofit will accept. Not all gifts are made equally, and you won’t be able to accept them all if you don’t create an in-kind donation policy. What are in-kind donations?

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100+ Fundraising Tasks for Your Nonprofit’s Board

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Many boards have policies requiring the full board (or each member individually) to hit a fundraising goal and this worksheet helps get them organized and on a path to success. It could be an email or postcard about a regular meetup the nonprofit hosts, or about its services. Cultivation. It need not be a solicitation.

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How Advocacy Fits Into Your Nonprofit’s Fundraising Strategy

NonProfit Hub

When you reinforce your mission and publicly support the policies that impact your cause, it provides an additional platform to discuss your organization with potential supporters. Local CEOs. If local businesses are making decisions that may impact your mission, target them in your advocacy efforts. County or City Managers.