The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 5, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes How to Mobilize a Movement: 6 Tech Strategies for Supporter Advocacy We know your journey is sprinkled with dreams of making a huge difference, as well as the occasional sleepless night, wondering how you can mobilize a movement with the resources you have. When they raise their voices, mountains move.

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sgEngage

APRIL 11, 2022

Advocacy campaigns have evolved over the past few years, dramatically changing how nonprofit advocacy is conducted. While traditional methods can still impact supporters, more and more organizations interested in starting an advocacy initiative look to virtual campaigns first. Stay in touch with supporters. .

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Media Cause

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Amidst the constant stream of news updates, social media advocacy campaigns offer people a relevant way to make a difference on the issues they care about. As we enter an era of record-breaking advocacy numbers, here are 9 tips for positioning your advocacy campaigns on social media: 1. Show social proof.

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M+R

JANUARY 8, 2024

A legislative advocacy campaign must overcome natural inertia—a sufficient number of lawmakers must be convinced that taking action will have more benefit (or less backlash) than not taking action. The answers to these questions will be central to building an impactful legislative advocacy campaign.

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Media Cause

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

At Media Cause, we conceptualize advocacy as shifting the balance of power. Effective advocacy, which leads to systemic and cultural change, starts with the stories we tell—and believe—about our own experiences, community, and world. Which audience is key in taking the actions needed to achieve your advocacy goal?

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EveryAction

AUGUST 25, 2022

This week’s topic: digital advocacy forms. What are digital advocacy forms? Digital advocacy forms are tools used to move nonprofit supporters to take action in support of your mission—no matter where they live. Why should nonprofits use digital advocacy forms now? Advocacy is for everyone.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 21, 2023

Member advocates are the backbone of your campaigns and the heart of your advocacy program. Read our blog to discover how to advance your advocacy program’s efforts and better engage your member advocates online. Set your advocates up in your online community platform with a specific advocacy sub-group. Download now

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Nonprofit advocacy campaigns give your supporters a new way to get involved while furthering your mission through grassroots action. Plus, your nonprofit can attract new supporters interested in advocacy to your cause, growing your supporter network of donors and volunteers. Stay up to date with current advocacy trends.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 3, 2020

Nonprofit advocacy campaigns are becoming increasingly popular to help advance the mission of organizations. However, many organizations are under the impression that they must divide their attention between their advocacy campaigns and their fundraising efforts. In this case, many decide to ignore advocacy altogether. .

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M+R

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

A recent article by the Associated Press sheds light on a troubling trend: nonprofit organizations, particularly 501(c)(3)s, are becoming increasingly wary of lobbying and advocacy efforts. It’s a moment to boldly lean into advocacy, embracing it as a powerful tool for change and cultural disruption. Embrace advocacy.

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Nonprofits Source

MARCH 4, 2024

Just like other community-based organizations , nonprofits and advocacy groups thrive off of supporters’ passion, drive, and action. Implementing a set of standardized engagement strategies can help your cause grow and maintain the energy needed to fuel your activities. 3 engagement strategies for supporter mobilization 1.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Whether it be convincing a board of directors, finding the time and resources, or seeking funds from grantmakers, many foundations face hurdles in creating an advocacy agenda. Topics covered: Introducing advocacy and policy to boards. Building advocacy into your organizational infrastructure. Listen Now: Resources: Chynna A.

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Media Cause

MAY 30, 2023

TikTok has emerged as a powerful platform for advocacy and social justice, enabling individuals and organizations to build large followings and drive meaningful change. We’ve pulled together some of our top TikTok strategies for making a real impact. The post TikTok Strategies for Making a Real Impact appeared first on Media Cause.

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Media Cause

JUNE 22, 2021

501c3’s can’t do advocacy, it’s not allowed. ” In other words, not all advocacy is lobbying — and not all lobbying is prohibited. In fact, depending on a 501c3’s annual expenses, a nonprofit could spend 5% – 20% of it’s annual resources on direct advocacy or lobbying. Advocates aren’t donors. Donors aren’t advocates.

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EveryAction

JUNE 8, 2023

If your nonprofit does advocacy, you know that with this work, there are almost always consistent patterns of crisis management leading to later periods of denouement and down time. Advocacy is a long-term calling. So, working with our community to define our short-term campaign goals as well as our long-term vision is critical.

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Nonprofits Source

APRIL 24, 2023

It’s a relatively inexpensive way to connect with your supporters and an essential part of most fundraising campaigns. How can you make your campaign stand out in overcrowded inboxes? Try these five creative ideas to get more out of your nonprofit email campaigns. Start With Gratitude When was the last time you said “Thank you!”

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Media Cause

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Coming from a background in community organizing and public policy — specifically in the anti-rape movement — I understand the importance of effective messaging in advocacy campaigns. At Media Cause, we conceptualize advocacy in that same vein: It’s about shifting the balance of power. Identify Your Own Story .

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DipJar

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Advocacy campaigns are an innovative way for nonprofits to engage their current supporters, attract new audiences, and fulfill their mission at the same time. However, before you can reap the many benefits of a successful advocacy campaign, your nonprofit will need to invest in the right advocacy software.

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Neon CRM

MAY 26, 2023

The best nonprofit marketing campaigns are designed for awareness and advocacy for your organization. When you build your strategies around community, personalization, adaptability, and automation, you can create a campaign that resonates with your constituents. That is a website marketing campaign making an impact.

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EveryAction

MAY 11, 2023

The Campaign Workshop Joe Fuld, president Often campaigns make assumptions that people on the team—volunteers, donors, etc.—understand Here are some quick tips: Explain why and have a plan: Plan your strategy first , and make sure you have thought through your strategy and resources before you dive into tactics.

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EveryAction

MAY 30, 2023

Virtual lobby days may be accessible to more people than in-person events; new supporters may be looking for a lower-barrier way to get involved; and virtual events can help you build the power in numbers that any organization needs for a successful advocacy effort. Looking for more ways your technology can boost your advocacy program?

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 16, 2021

In part one of this series, I outlined my top six fundraising strategies for 2021: . Mastering an analytic approach to strategy and planning. In this post, I’ll explore the fifth strategy. . Master an analytic approach to strategy and planning. It’s not hard to tweak one thing every time you run a campaign, so why not?

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sgEngage

APRIL 20, 2023

Fundraising events and one-time campaigns are great ways to raise money for your organization, but infrequent fundraisers don’t provide consistent income. Annual giving campaigns can raise money to cover your day-to-day expenses by bringing in a steady stream of funding. Set a theme for each year’s annual giving campaign.

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Non Profit Quarterly

APRIL 20, 2023

For nonprofits, this moment presents an opportunity for a social media strategy “do-over.” In addition to dealing with the inequitable application of content-moderation policies, women, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ users have faced organized right-wing campaigns to have them removed from the platforms.

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Qgiv

MARCH 11, 2022

Intimate knowledge of your nonprofit is a cornerstone of your communications strategy. As the relationship grows, you’ll learn their preferred means of communication, and with increased interaction, how to set up campaigns to have the most traction with your audience. Analyze your “Donate” page. What do we hope they’ll become?”

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M+R

OCTOBER 26, 2023

We know advocacy is key to winning—both elections and the concrete policy changes that will have an impact on people’s lives, which is why my colleagues and I will be hosting a webinar on November 9: Countdown to Election Day—The road to victory starts HERE. Also just a tad overwhelming motivating?

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Top Nonprofits

MARCH 12, 2021

It’s the perfect time to reevaluate your fundraising strategies, leaving the less effective approaches in the past, and considering the addition of (or emphasis on) some new ones. But with a limited amount of time and resources, how do you decide which strategies to implement again this year and which to leave behind?

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EveryAction

JULY 3, 2023

Which strategies have worked well to keep donors engaged with your mission? Are there any gaps in your current digital fundraising and engagement strategy? If there’s one thing we’ve learned over the past few years, it’s that digital-centric strategies have proven to have many benefits and are here to stay.

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Neon CRM

JANUARY 19, 2024

But even the simplest goals aren’t necessarily easy—and they usually require a pretty sophisticated strategy to back them up. 7 Things Your Association Strategy Should Include Mapping out a strategy for your membership association isn’t a one-time process. If it doesn’t, then your organization won’t last.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 1, 2020

By Michelle Chen is an independent scholar with a PhD in mass communications with a focus on advocacy, activism and social change. While social media is now a common part of every nonprofit’s communication strategy, a common sentiment is that interacting on social media is a poor substitute to in-person interactions.

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NTEN

AUGUST 21, 2014

SVP and Director of Digital Strategies. Your concise guide to building a winnable campaign. Follow this roadmap to put successful campaign strategies in place. Advocacy advocacy strategy campaigns Program' Michael Khoo.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 29, 2024

Imagine your nonprofit’s social media fundraising strategy as planning a trip to a new country. Ask followers for input on an upcoming campaign or what they want to see more of on your platforms. Joint campaigns, takeovers, and shoutouts expand your reach to new audiences in an organic way. People trust people over logos.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 14, 2024

Next, make sure this employee has a clear path set to succeed in their next project and provide a designated time where they can ask questions or run through strategies. This may include reviewing performance tracking dashboards or discussing other successful employee wins. Then, equip them with the tools and feedback they need to improve.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 14, 2024

Next, make sure this employee has a clear path set to succeed in their next project and provide a designated time where they can ask questions or run through strategies. This may include reviewing performance tracking dashboards or discussing other successful employee wins. Then, equip them with the tools and feedback they need to improve.

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Care2

JUNE 14, 2012

Advocacy and corporate accountability campaigns are some of the longest and toughest fights for nonprofits to win. But these campaigns can also be the most exciting to work on for nonprofit staff, especially if your organization has the creative freedom to launch aggressive and targeted campaigns.

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EveryAction

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Last week, we went over digital advocacy forms. Mobile messaging is a useful part of a multi-channel fundraising and engagement strategy , given the state of email and direct mail. percent , and 10 percent for mobile advocacy messages. This week’s sixth and final topic: mobile messaging. What is mobile messaging?

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DNL OmniMedia

MAY 25, 2023

Here are five strategies to help your nonprofit increase your supporters’ value and build relationships that stand the test of time. For instance, when recognizing a donor , you might thank them for their most recent gift and give an update on a campaign that they recently supported. Personalize communication.

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