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LGBTQ+ advocacy strategies to generate advocates year-round

EveryAction

The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) declared a national state of emergency for LGBTQ+ people on June 6, 2023, the first state of emergency ever declared in its history spanning four decades. Legislative advocacy and lobbying Legislative advocacy happens when someone contacts lawmakers with the goal of influencing legislation.

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How can nonprofits implement a strategic public policy agenda to achieve greater impact?

ASU Lodestar Center

Public policy and the nonprofit sector. Public policy at all levels of government has the ability to threaten the work of all nonprofits (National Council of Nonprofits, 2019). The effects of federal policy often trickle down to the state and local levels. Illustration by Yuxin Qin. A missed opportunity.

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Q&A with sgLEADERS: H. Beecher Hicks, III, National Museum of African American Music

sgEngage

Beecher Hicks III, President & CEO of the National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) in Nashville, TN. NMAAM is the only museum dedicated to preserving and celebrating the many music genres created, influenced, and inspired by African Americans. Technology enables us to be as national as our name implies.

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Advancing Racial Equity Through Data and Transparency

sgEngage

Last year, the murder of George Floyd sparked a national reckoning with systemic racism and an outpouring of support for communities of color as companies made commitments to Black Lives Matter. 95% of Black Americans agree that companies should promote racial equity in the workplace , but 83% said companies have more work to do.

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34 Clever Summer Fundraising Ideas

Whole Whale

National Nail Polish Day (June 1). Set a fundraising goal to sponsor a nail color on National Nail Polish Day (June 1) in the spirit of Movember. Design a local route with varying distances to be both competitive and family-friendly. National Repeat Day (June 3). National Repeat Day (June 3). Polish for a Purpose.

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An Uncommon Year for Giving: GivingUSA Data [WEBINAR]

Top Nonprofits

Laura will examine the sources of generosity, the causes that donors cared about, and factors that influence both. She has served as the vice president and creative director of a national fundraising firm and chief development officer in arts and higher education. billion capital campaign.

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Nonprofit Collaboration: Fundraising Success…Together!

Qgiv

Find local businesses that service your area and reach out to inquire about a partnership with them. Iron out the details of the partnership in advance Like partnerships between nonprofits, it helps to have a contract when partnering with local businesses. From there, use the tips below to make the best partnership possible.