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How nonprofits can engage in policy advocacy now 

Candid

In June 2024, Florida governor Ron DeSantis vetoed $32 million in state funding for nonprofit arts organizations. Despite working in diverse geographies and issue areas—from environmental justice to workforce development, arts education to grief support—these nonprofits share similar concerns about the risk of engaging in policy advocacy.

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The Next 4 Years: Tapping Into Nonprofit Expertise

The NonProfit Times

Forget which side of advocacy you might take, as of this writing 18 million fewer votes were cast in this presidential election compared to the 2020 race. Just FYI, when a hurricane blew Homestead, Florida, pretty much the only thing left standing was the homes built by Habitat for Humanity. Where did all the fervor go?

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Preparing Your Association for AI

Association Analytics

For instance, your association might consider creating advocacy campaigns and scheduling lobby days. San Diego, California Orlando, Florida Seattle, Washington Let’s say these all sound appealing, but you want to get a bit more granular. The results?

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A Personal Note from Our Accounting Team – This is What Inspires Us

Blue Fox

They provide services and advocacy for underserved and unheard populations. Our team recently visited Southwest Florida for our 2023 spring staff retreat. STARability Foundation Tour ​Our first stop was the STAR Store and Studio in Naples, Florida. ​ Our clients are change-makers for good. Water is life.

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How a Florida Nonprofit Transformed Its Tech Stack Through Managed IT

Tech Soup

The Heart of Florida Legal Aid Society (HOFLA) was founded in 1968 to work to protect survivors of domestic violence and to promote economic self-sufficiency through legal advocacy for the Tenth Judicial Circuit of Florida.

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The Top Nonprofit Conferences to Attend in 2025

Allegiance Group

With sessions on funding, advocacy, and program strategies, this conference is essential for insights on fundraising trends, interactive workshops, and collaboration with media professionals. Attend If Youre: A fundraising professional in Florida. Attend If Youre: A public media professional. To register: [link] **Lets Connect!

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7 Nonprofits Fighting for Immigrant Rights

Everyaction

From legal work to advocacy to grassroots mobilization, these 7 organizations highlighted below are fighting to ensure that immigrant rights are human rights. Through their strategic communications and advocacy efforts, they publish briefing papers and share key communications messages to give activists and policy makers the tools they need.

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