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Customized Campaigns that Win

M+R

Facing the Problem For so many issues I’ve worked on, the problem is not that we, the advocates, don’t have a solution. Learn the Context To build a relationship with a lawmaker’s office, go in ready to demonstrate that you’ve done your homework by making a customized case for why and how their boss would benefit from supporting your issue.

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Thursday Thoughts: engaging advocates all year round

EveryAction

MESG Marketing Mary Getz, principal and founder Yes, it’s true—when an issue is breaking there is a flurry of activity. It is great when we get wins and can celebrate them, and it’s tough when we take a loss and have to re-group and press onward. Here’s what they said. Advocacy is a long-term calling.

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"Press 2 for Chickens": Innovating African Radio Stations

NTEN

You’ve likely encountered it when you call a customer service number and are prompted with instructions to press numbers for different issues or service departments.) . Challenges and issues. Cost can be an issue with some hardware, but often there are alternatives. . But he wouldn’t do this again.

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Corporate Philanthropy: Adapting to a Changing World

NonProfit Hub

In a 2016 poll , Millennials are more likely than Gen X’ers and Baby Boomers to say it matters if American businesses give back to society. Cue: the importance of press releases ! And as a community member, you can focus on supporting organizations as a way to focus on the issues important to those around you.

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10 Best Blogging Practices for Nonprofit Organizations

NonProfit Hub

You could write longer posts to share a beneficiary’s story or explain a complex issue relevant to your mission. Longer posts that provide comprehensive, credible information about a specific topic also help improve your blog’s search engine rankings.

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Free2choose and the Social Dimension of Polling Interactives

Museum 2.0

When I talk about the hierarchy, I use the theoretical construct of an issue-based museum exhibit. At level one, the museum preaches to visitors about the issue. with the issue. At level three, the visitor is polled about the issue and sees her result compared to the cumulative aggregate.

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10 Recent Upgrades to Facebook Your Nonprofit Needs to Know About

Nonprofit Tech for Good

POLL] Since the launch of the new Facebook News Feed, have you noticed an increase, a decrease, or no change at all in your Status Update Likes and Comments? Wherever you stand on the privacy issue of the new Ticker, the new functional definitely helps nonprofits get more exposure on Facebook.

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