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. Check out our last installment here ! understand what you need and why.

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Kindful

MAY 1, 2021

Mission: Through education and advocacy, the Colorado Mental Wellness Network seeks to provide opportunities for individuals to improve the quality of their lives, give back to the community through meaningful roles, and to change the perceptions of mental health. Learn more about Adolescent Counseling Center. Impacting: Mental health.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 9, 2023

I’ve told these stories before, but I’m referring to them again because they highlight advice that can help associations find stability when chaos threatens. Nancy’s Story “Working with public institutions was especially important during the early days,” Nancy recalled. “We As the pandemic continued, the focus evolved.

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NTEN

MARCH 26, 2014

The articles in the March issue of the NTEN: Change journal capture stories of nonprofits in transition; they’re transforming from one stage to another, using technology to fuel their campaigns, initiatives, and to optimize their day-to-day work. >>Read >>Read the March 2014 issue!

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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. The landscape of nonprofit fundraising has changed dramatically in 2024. Instead, share your mission through stories and behind-the-scenes looks at your work.

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NTEN

JUNE 4, 2013

What does this mean for nonprofit advocacy, communications, engagement, donations, program delivery, site design and system infrastructure? In the current issue you''ll find: " Testing the Waters With Mobile Technology: What You and Your Peers are Finding ," by Kyle Henri Andrei, Idealware. " Well, it means a lot of different things.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 11, 2013

While this story was inspiring, it didn’t necessarily represent the great work SAI did as a whole. That’s why we’ve focused this entire issue on nonprofit impact. We were proud to note that through this intervention, there were no reported outbreaks. For nonprofits, measuring their broader impact can be easier said than done.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

By Michelle Chen , an independent scholar who recently graduated with a PhD in mass communications with a focus on advocacy, activism and social change. Donors, especially millennial donors, are motivated by specific issues and causes and typically do not have allegiance to specific organizations. Sense of urgency.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 20, 2024

Let’s explore three innovative marketing strategies for nonprofits, according to Jackie Sue Griffin , owner and executive director at JSG & Associates in Tampa, Florida Leveraging Social Media Advocacy Campaigns Social media platforms have become powerful tools to raise awareness, mobilize supporters, and drive action.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Culture is one of the most important issues to address at a retreat because board culture establishes the ethos of how and why a board operates. Address the elephants The best board retreats have the courage to address uncomfortable issues facing the board. Then have them share an “impact story.” Everything stems from this.

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Kindful

APRIL 1, 2021

On this page, you’ll find their missions and ways to support their important work, as well as resources that talk about how to share difficult stories in a respectful way. This Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, we’re proud to highlight the innovative and impactful work of these Kindful customers. Collins Center.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 27, 2021

We hear stories of courage and strength that inspire us to action and ultimately help change the narrative around who refugees truly are: they are people from around the world, from different walks of life; different backgrounds, races, religions, and cultures. To change the narrative, you need to empower us with higher education.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 1, 2023

As Pride Month begins, it is essential to recognize the significance of LGBTQIA+ philanthropy in fostering positive change. In this blog post, we will explore the concept of LGBTQIA+ philanthropy, discuss the unique challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ individuals, and highlight the crucial role of philanthropy in addressing these issues.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 9, 2013

Transmedia – Making Change Across Mediums by Danny Alpert, Executive Director, Kindling Group and Executive Producer, See3 Communications. I became a documentary filmmaker to tell meaningful stories that explore social issues and inspire change. ” Enjoy. Today, it’s a whole new ballgame.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 10, 2024

To learn more about knowledge work and its role in grantmaking, check out the post Beyond the Newest Philanthropy Buzzword: Knowledge Work is Core to Equitable Change. However, datamaking has added power because it can beused to deepen strategic social processes of foundation-funded change.

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Nimble AMS

JANUARY 15, 2024

The organization works to advance the science and practice of hand and upper extremity surgery through education, research, and advocacy on behalf of patients and practitioners. We like the fact that the Nimble AMS + Salesforce platform is always bringing new updates and there is never any risk of the changes breaking our current system.

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Candid

MAY 23, 2023

Using the power of our voices Speakers stressed the importance of using our voice to create change. “As As a people, we have to tell our own story.” – Evans Okinyi, CEO, East Africa Philanthropy Network Coming from a family of storytellers and strong matriarchs, I was interested in “Black (Women’s) Power: Our Voices.”

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Grantmakers want to know if their funding has created the change they have envisioned. Here, we explore for whom change is desired and who is defining and measuring that change. It is our hope, as funders, that financially resourcing a movement, an organization, or an individual can lead to positive change.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Working with trusted community partners with deep history and expertise on grantmaking for racial equity, we responded this month by updating our special issue site on funding for racial equity. We began tracking grants and pledges based on press releases and public announcements to tell a real-time story. . generate and?reinforce

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Their stories, brimming with passion, resilience, and a rich cultural legacy, are deserving of more than just passive acknowledgment. Nonprofit organizations serve as community leaders and agents of change, and participating in Hispanic Heritage Month can solidify their advocacy for diversity and inclusion.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 20, 2021

He shared some of his journey on his way to success, reminded us that everyone has a story and that the way we tell that story shapes our world. Let people tell their own stories. There is value and impact in stepping back and letting people tell their own stories in their own words. Get comfortable being uncomfortable.

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Achieve

JUNE 1, 2015

The best part: he wants to share his experience and knowledge with anyone interested doing good and cultivating change. In his role, Justin primarily focuses on issues involving race, discrimination and human rights. But before entering the world of politics and advocacy, Justin began his career in the realm of sports PR.

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Socialbrite

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

There are so many, and they are so momentous and complicated, that we feel unable to effect change. Climate change, political gridlock, the pandemic, homelessness, war, wealth gaps, and racism are all around us, and they’re only getting worse as the days go by. If you are ready to see change, now is the time to begin.

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Achieve

JUNE 3, 2014

No one cares about issues. What makes us care enough that we can’t escape, that we are determined to change the way we live or the thing we’re working on, that we let the issue bubble out of our mouths every time we talk to a human because we simply can’t help it? My bet is someone was telling you a good story.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

This is a substantial issue, with 58% of Americans having delayed or gone without essential medical care because of high out-of-pocket costs. We also work towards long-term solutions through advocacy and policy at the federal level. What does your fundraising strategy look like and how has it changed the last year and a half?

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

But, the question that will ultimately get more prospective donors in the door is: how are you changing the world? No matter the details of your story, you can leverage that sense of empathy to solicit a response from your audience. Your story goes far beyond simply telling the tale of how you got started.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 23, 2022

We uphold our vision by providing peer-to-peer support, educating people on the issues that are important to the community, and advocating for inclusive policies and laws. Read about what pushed us to make this change, the challenges with our old system, and what we’re hoping to achieve with a digital transformation.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 23, 2014

Almost tend years ago, they co-wrote “Net Gains,” one of the first practical handbooks on building and working in networks for social change. They have joined forces and along with John Cleveland, have written “ Connecting to Change the World.” Generative Social-Impact Network.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 15, 2009

Today is Blog Action Day and this year’s theme is Climate Change. Earlier this week, I posted a summary from this month’s #4Change chat that focused on social media in the Climate Change movement. Blog Action Day 2009 will be one of the largest-ever social change events on the web. Take action on Climate Change.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 24, 2021

Your established experience in the nonprofit industry and your ability to adapt to ever-changing circumstances have gotten you this far. You can use video to tell a story about what donors made possible, take them on a virtual tour of your facility, or spotlight major contributors of your campaign. Not to worry.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 12, 2011

In other words, data can tell a continuous story that is meaningful, dynamic, and actionable. We were looking for a way to use our quantitative data to tell a visual story and start an ongoing and responsive narrative of our communities and our work; we wanted to answer the "so what?" and "to what ends?"

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The Modern Nonprofit

JULY 4, 2023

Now more than ever, it’s paramount to spotlight the tireless contributions by nonprofit organizations, those unsung heroes of our society who continue to bridge gaps, effect change, and bring us closer to the true meaning of independence.

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Network for Good

MAY 4, 2021

We want to make sure that we’re actually asking our communities to give us their time, their advocacy, their influence, and their attention — in addition to their money! When telling the story of your organization, focus your content on the why , what for , and why now of your mission. Tip #1: Be Urgent and Unique.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 7, 2016

When I encounter 501(c)(3) organizations that would be suited well to engage in online advocacy but don’t currently have programs set up, I tend to hear the same story, “We don’t want to engage in advocacy because we don’t want to risk losing our 501(c)(3) status.” Where some confusion sets in.

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DipJar

DECEMBER 21, 2021

These parents came together to share their stories and exchange resources they had discovered. Those services have expanded over time to meet the changing needs of the community – particularly as the needs of adults with autism are better understood. As people with autism grow into adulthood, their needs change.

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Network for Good

MAY 4, 2021

We want to make sure that we’re actually asking our communities to give us their time, their advocacy, their influence, and their attention — in addition to their money! When telling the story of your organization, focus your content on the why , what for , and why now of your mission. Tip #1: Be Urgent and Unique.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 1, 2024

From cultural showcases that dazzle to educational initiatives that deepen understanding, discover how your next event can be a cornerstone of celebration and a powerful catalyst for change. Educators and academics with expertise related to AAPI issues. Share stories that inspire giving. Their insights enlighten attendees.

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