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. on the Mobilize platform for the 2022 cycle.

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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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EveryAction

MAY 11, 2023

When you have a goal to meet—like asking a governing body to sign a bill into law, telling a CEO or other stakeholder to change a behavior or policy, or meeting goals around educating decision-makers on your issue area—you know you can’t do it alone. You can help by ensuring that your ask is clear. Don’t lose hope!

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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.  Check out our last installment here! Learn more at MESG.marketing !

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Media Cause

JUNE 29, 2024

Many of these want to learn how AI can help them with daily tasks, from data management to AI fundraising to marketing. collaborative is one example of a Responsible AI Framework that helps to define responsible use for nonprofits clearly. Every organization should create an AI Usage Policy. The Fundarising.AI

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sgEngage

MARCH 18, 2024

Understanding Equity in Philanthropy Equity in philanthropy goes beyond simply providing financial support to charitable causes. This may involve conducting equity audits , adopting anti-racist policies and practices, and actively working to dismantle barriers to access and opportunity.

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Candid

AUGUST 22, 2024

Institutional practices These practices focus on the internal workings of the foundation, such as implementing policies or training programs that promote racial equity. This may reflect an effort to compensate for the lack of internal diversity by strengthening their commitment to equity through formal policies and training.

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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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Qgiv

JULY 3, 2023

This Disability Pride Month is a perfect time to let your elected officials know about accessibility problems in your community and policies that help and hurt the people with disabilities that they represent. Foundation for Autism’s mission is to help people and families affected by autism to live their life to the fullest.

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Media Cause

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Explore Media Cause experts’ top five communication tips to consider as you roll out your advocacy , fundraising , and engagement strategies during an election year. Policy and marketing team members within your nonprofit can make a great team to plan accordingly. Be careful to comment on policy, not politics.

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M+R

MAY 17, 2022

Donald was one of the original (Ralph) “Nader’s Raiders,” tasked with traveling the country and turning college student energy into student advocacy groups. Donald went on to lead New York’s PIRG (NYPIRG) into a powerhouse of an advocacy organization and organized one of the largest protests of the 1970s with 100,000 people on the mall in DC.

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Qgiv

JULY 24, 2024

An effective nonprofit board can help your organization raise more money and make a more meaningful impact on your cause. To help ensure your board’s effectiveness, take a look at the primary functions of your board, the obligations of its members, the different types of boards, and the roles your board members fill.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 18, 2021

The social media specialist who helps you set up your social channels and content calendar then trains your staff on posting engaging content is an inkind donor, and a high-value one at that! A few of these types of inkind “gifts” can cause an organization to decide to stop accepting inkind donations in the future.

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Media Cause

AUGUST 28, 2024

Election Year/Political Donations Political fundraising can overshadow charitable giving during an election year as donors allocate resources to support political causes and candidates. Learn some helpful do’s and don’ts for fundraising during an election year.

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sgEngage

MAY 30, 2023

It encompasses activities such as community organizing, advocacy, and public service, empowering individuals to contribute to their communities. By investing in the development of organizational skills, leadership capabilities, and strategic planning, foundations help grantees become more resilient and effective in their work.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

Habitat for Humanity focuses on periodically posting curated content relevant to the cause of homelessness and housing. Your sponsors and partners will take notice which helps reinforce their commitment to your organization. Launching a formal employee advocacy program for social media is an emerging trend in the nonprofit sector.

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The NonProfit Times

AUGUST 21, 2024

That amount includes direct services, community investments, the development of community partnerships and advocacy initiatives that create a more level playing field for individuals to thrive. (MHM) is investing $181.1 million to advance health equity, strengthen communities and impact systemic change across its 74-county service area.

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Media Cause

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Over the course of my career, I’ve sat on nonprofit advocacy, fundraising, and communications teams—all in an overall digital engagement capacity. It might surprise you, but as Media Cause’s Director of Advocacy, I’m on board with a fundraising-centric approach to nonprofit strategy and journey building.

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EveryAction

AUGUST 14, 2017

To make that vision a reality, they work tirelessly to combat the conditions that cause poverty, hunger, and social justice. WRC advocates for programs and policies that create opportunity and drive change for these communities. Get Involved | Twitter | Facebook. Oxfam America. Oxfam America envisions a world without poverty.

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Candid

APRIL 22, 2024

It is that example of rising to the occasion and people coming together that has helped shape my ardent belief in our collective power and what guides us at the Ms. It was a pivotal time when women began to exert more influence and demonstrate the different ways in which philanthropy could support the needs of all of humankind. Foundation.

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Candid

DECEMBER 17, 2021

million to help preserve affordable housing in Arlington County, Virginia, and Nashville, Tennessee. The Giving Pledge has announced that a total of fourteen individuals and couples pledged in 2021 to give the majority of their wealth in support of philanthropic causes, bringing the total number of signatories to two hundred and thirty-one.

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Candid

AUGUST 6, 2021

The Ford , Skoll , and Compton foundations have announced the launch of a donor collaborative to help strengthen the impact of moving image storytelling. They present truths and lessons from the past that catalyze hope, make sense of the present, and help us imagine and build more equitable futures.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 24, 2022

In 2021, 53 million Americans turned to food banks and community programs for help putting food on the table. Getting to zero hunger will require unprecedented collaboration and a multi-pronged approach that gets to the numerous causes. Mel hopes to help our community and create awareness. Why Food Insecurity in the U.S.?

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Museum 2.0

APRIL 19, 2016

A few months ago, the MAH board and staff started discussing whether and how to create a formal policy for advocacy activities. Want to go straight to the policy? Why create an advocacy policy? Regardless of your institutional mission, nonprofits are all in the advocacy business. Here it is. Any surprises?

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Qgiv

AUGUST 10, 2022

In addition, you may find it helpful to use the Nonprofit.Courses’ guide to nonprofit board training as a resource to further improve your onboarding work. It’s very important that your volunteers know that you’re happy they’re taking time out of their busy schedules to help your organization achieve its mission. Let’s begin.

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Qgiv

MARCH 5, 2024

The diverse amounts of nonprofits play a vital role in addressing societal needs and helping their communities. Nonprofits can focus on a wide range of causes, including charitable, educational, religious, scientific, humanitarian, or environmental missions. What is an NGO (Non-Governmental Organization)? Ready to get started?

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Bloomerang

APRIL 7, 2022

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation funds a wide array of programs to help build a national culture of health. They support organizations whose primary focus is to help individuals to recover from SUD. . The Autism Science Foundation funds research that helps to understand the causes of autism and develop more effective treatments.

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Kindful

OCTOBER 1, 2021

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation funds a wide array of programs to help build a national culture of health. They support organizations whose primary focus is to help individuals to recover from SUD. . The Autism Science Foundation funds research that helps to understand the causes of autism and develop more effective treatments.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 9, 2016

In my last post, I answered the age-old questions, “ Can my 501(c)(3) really engage in advocacy? ” With that settled, it’s time to move on to the benefits of advocacy. How can advocacy make a measurable difference for your organization? All this being said, advocacy can be difficult to quantify.

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Kindful

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Whether you’re planning an advocacy or fundraising campaign, using a storytelling framework to create your calls to action can help you make emotional connections with your audience and ultimately move them to act. Story of Now: What can you accomplish together with your audience’s help? Sounds simple, right?

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Candid

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Philanthropy plays a crucial role in helping communities prepare for and respond to global disasters and supports the long-term recovery that individuals and communities face after disasters. CDP has several recommendations to help funders maximize their philanthropic impact. Enable advocacy and community organizing efforts.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 10, 2017

For nonprofits interested in engaging supporters in online advocacy, this is especially true. So what is a nonprofit supposed to do when trying to activate supporters around a critically important issue to their cause? It can also help you avoid burning out your entire list of supporters with asks that aren’t quite right for them.

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Whole Whale

AUGUST 16, 2022

And with the help of artificial intelligence (AI), you can do just that! If you’re struggling to come up with high-quality imagery for your social media posts, AI image generators can help. AI image generators can help with that, too! If you’re working on fundraising materials, AI image generators can be a huge help.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Stronger Advocacy: There’s strength in numbers, and a strong membership base provides organizations with more voices to amplify their cause, advocate for policy changes, influence the community, and raise awareness for their mission. The data you just pulled can help! of those who have interacted with you before.

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DNL OmniMedia

MARCH 13, 2023

Your database can also help you record key details about donors such as their communication preferences, helping to strengthen donor relationships, increase retention, and attract new donors. These tips can help your organization develop positive habits for managing its data: Establish specific procedures.

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VQ Strategies

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

After years of meetings, dialogue, presentations, advocacy, (and yes, maybe even some proverbial hair-pulling in frustration), today was the launch of the Initiative for Strategic Volunteer Engagement and the release of landmark research about how organizational leaders and funders view and prioritize volunteer engagement. Nearly half (46.8

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

Consider whether your community has a wide range of potential giving sources willing to help out, including individual donors , corporate sponsors, foundations, and government agencies. Who will make up your main audience of donors, volunteers, corporate partners, foundations, and other supporters that will help keep your nonprofit operating?

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