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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Blue Avocado

JULY 17, 2023

Do you feel like your nonprofit is continually facing uphill battles when it comes to legislative advocacy? Advocacy is an art form, and to excel, you must master the language, tactics, and politics of it. You're not alone. Let's foster change together - one law at a time.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

If your nonprofit is stuck in rut or relying on a few big dollar donors or granting institutions for a majority of your funding, a grassroots fundraising or advocacy campaign might be just the answer you’re looking for. Here are eight expert tips to help make your nonprofit’s grassroots fundraising and advocacy campaigns more effective.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 23, 2009

I have written before about the way I believe causes are shifting be the way individuals identify themselves, group up, and organize. So that got me thinking about the idea of cause fatigue. So how does a cause, an organization, a campaign re-emerge? Tags: issues socialchange 09ntc cause justgiving.

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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 up to date on online advocacy trends. .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 29, 2024

Working with NGOs, thought leaders, and policymakers in DC for the last decade, she specializes in getting people to care about complex issues that might otherwise get ignored. Her team at Cause Fokus uses empathy-based marketing to turn passive audiences into loyal advocates. Share statistics, facts, and news related to your cause.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 24, 2021

By liking and engaging with their posts, you’ll make them feel seen and more likely to continue to promote your cause and support your mission. Once you know your nonprofit’s activity is being seen by all your new followers, it’s time to post share-worthy content that’ll remind them why they support your cause.

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NetWits

JULY 12, 2011

“Many organizations said they used the Causes.com Facebook application as a fundraising tool to varying degrees of success, but some respondents expressed frustration over recent changes to the Causes interface,” said the report. Facebook Boosts Organizations Web Traffic, Advocacy, and Email Lists.

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 22, 2020

Most nonprofit board members volunteer because they want to support a worthy cause. Even in the absence of tech failure, setting up a shared drive will allow new members to read through previous minutes to get context on issues of interest. Each of these roles has one thing in common – documents. 5) Display Tech Savvy. FULL BIO ].

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Candid

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Consider what options to raise awareness for your cause can be scaled. Ask reactive donors to join your advocacy network, share across their network, or volunteer. One proactive strategy is to share progress updates on your nonprofits mission throughout the year, at least quarterly, ahead of future opportunities for giving.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 18, 2025

But attorneys for the environmental advocacy group said during their closing arguments that Greenpeace had little involvement with the 2016-17 protests that are central to the case. The tribe has long opposed the pipeline as a risk to its water supply. The pipeline has been transporting oil since mid-2017. What did the company say?

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Care2

SEPTEMBER 28, 2010

While nonprofit campaigners like to debate the merits of cause related marketing, according to the 2010 Cone Cause Evolution Study , American consumers are huge supporters of cause marketing campaigns. 90% of consumers want companies to tell them the ways they are supporting causes. 95% find cause marketing acceptable.

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The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 16, 2024

A rebrand of Mothers Against Drunk Driving® (MADD) , the 44-year-old advocacy group based in Irving, Texas, was unveiled, including a new logo and tagline Impaired Driving Ends Here. Impaired driving remains the leading cause of deaths on U.S. Now is not the time to become numb to this issue. It’s a renewed call to action.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 26, 2009

Submitted by Brian Reich, publisher of Thinking About Media I have been critical of Facebook Causes, almost from the day it emerged onto the scene. Facebook Causes followed the same path. But its not just Facebook Causes. The Facebook Causes platform doesn’t change that. The fundraising results have been underwhelming.

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Care2

JUNE 5, 2013

Join Derrick Feldmann, co-author of the new book Cause for Change: The Why and How of Nonprofit Millennial Engagement , to discuss how Millennials are transforming philanthropy and engagement with social issues. How Millennials are Changing Social Causes Thursday, 6/13 at 2pm ET.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 28, 2010

We don’t use it like we use Facebook, for advocacy, fundraising, and relationship building. We started out by listening and found many people asking questions about us or our issues. To date, we’ve raised over $500,000 on social networks, both from Facebook Causes and donations sourced from Facebook. Please summarize your ROI.

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Care2

MAY 11, 2011

We so often focus on learning from innovative online campaigns that we miss out on opportunities to integrate offline cause communities and grassroots advocacy. Road trips are an excellent platform for causes to tell important stories, engage volunteers, and fundraise in an innovative way. Diverse Goals. Raising funds.

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Allegiance Group

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

history, and they are establishing their giving practices, with more than half budgeting to donate to causes annually. Gen Z, with their unparalleled digital fluency and passion for social causes, is leveraging these skills to create meaningful impact and change. Half of Gen Z shares causes or fundraisers at least once a week.

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Care2

JUNE 6, 2011

Who is mostly likely to support a cause or social issue online rather than offline: a) Hispanics. Hispanics (39%) and African Americans (30%) say they prefer to engage with and learn about causes through social media, compared to 24% of Caucasians. b) Caucasians. c) African Americans. The answer? Gender is also a factor.

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NTEN

JUNE 1, 2011

They're all featured in the latest issue of NTEN:Change, A Quarterly Journal for Nonprofit Leaders ! Show Me the World," from See3 Communications' Michael Hoffman and Danny Alpert, which provides both inspiration and tips to get started with video for your cause. NTEN's newest publication is free and hot off the press.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

In another example, the American Cancer Society used AI to examine GoFundMe campaigns and found that over one-third of fundraising stories explicitly described financial hardships caused by medical issues. They need a long-term approach to tackle the underlying causes and ongoing challenges of health inequity.

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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. What ignites your passion about an issue?

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 14, 2012

The first time, the effort split in two; with one group focused on fundraising and another on advocacy and awareness. We developed and shone a spotlight on nonprofits and transparency , an unusual element to a discussion of pro-choice and women’s health issues. The second, a faction chose to opt out of the Super Bowl effort.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 8, 2013

They also offer their premium services for free through their Animoto for a Cause program. Annual Calendar of Social Good and Cause Campaigns :: nonprofitorgs.wordpress.com/annualcalendar. A must-bookmark list of special days that acknowledge social good events and cause campaigns. Change.org :: change.org.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 28, 2013

based nonprofits and nonprofit staff that regularly participate in e-advocacy should monitor what issues/petitions are most important to U.S. If your nonprofit does awareness tours, hosts events in multiple cities, or is active around your hometown, Tripline can help staff share their location-based activism and advocacy online.

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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. Identify Your Own Story What ignites your passion for an issue?

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 11, 2012

Bright+3 – "Should nonprofits engage in political activity on issues that broadly impact the nonprofit sector? That’s one question posed by a new study, Beyond The Cause: The Art and Science of Advocacy, and the conclusion is, well, inconclusive.

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The Verge

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

A federal appeals court on Saturday issued a stay against the Biden administration’s vaccine rules for US companies. The petition was joined by attorneys general from Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, and Utah, and several private businesses and advocacy groups.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 12, 2024

Nonprofit organizations play a pivotal role in addressing societal issues, providing essential services, advocacy, and support to those in need, and fostering community development. Use your platform and network to raise awareness, champion the cause, and attract new supporters. Stop making excuses and start helping.

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Media Cause

AUGUST 16, 2022

announced that Media Cause is recognized on its annual Inc. The past year was very exciting for Media Cause. We continue to prove that supporting nonprofits isn’t just a personally fulfilling endeavor but it can also be a very strong business,” says Eric Facas, Media Cause CEO. The post Media Cause Recognized on the 2022 Inc.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 20, 2014

As summer starts, we’ll report on what happened to Facebook Causes, some big developments in cloud computing including the launch of Salesforce1, a big partnership between Salesforce and Microsoft that bodes well for charities, and the launch of Box.org, free cloud storage for nonprofits. The Demise of Facebook Causes.

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Care2

APRIL 6, 2011

While 1/3 of survey respondent’s say they prefer online tools for advocacy, 49% say they get their news the old fashion way – major national newspapers. 8% volunteered for a political candidate or an issue. 29% “Liked&# a political issue on Facebook. 8% volunteered for a political candidate or an issue.

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Care2

APRIL 15, 2022

Advocacy campaigns drive society to consistently progress toward a better, more livable world. They bring attention to issues that hold us back and empower supporters to take specific actions that are aimed at addressing and resolving those problems.

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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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Note from Beth: Online harassment is a problem especially for nonprofits that are doing advocacy for controversial issues. As an organisation, and an expert in your field, it’s important to share knowledge, spread awareness, and act as a thought leader for your cause. Click for Full-Size Version of Infographic.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 27, 2013

The 2013 eNonprofit Benchmarks Study , conducted by M+R Strategic Services and NTEN , examines data from 55 nonprofits in sectors ranging from rights to environmental issues. million advocacy actions, and more than $438 million online donations from over 6.5 This year’s study – the seventh Benchmarks report – analyzes 1.6

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