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Nonprofit Advocacy Can Be a Force Multiplier for Social Change

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

This post originally appeared on Arabella Advisors'' Greater Good blog as part of the series Impact 2014. Our longest-term donor, the Skoll Foundation , went so far as to introduce me to a DC-based advocacy firm. My reaction was that this kind of advocacy work was a luxury we couldn’t afford. I was wrong. Fast-forward six years.

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Looking for long-term impact? Advocacy is a must

M+R

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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Bridging the Gap: How AI and Tech Can Support Domestic Violence Advocacy

Non Profit Quarterly

Focused on the intersection of tech and domestic violence advocacy, the law is an attempt to ensure that abusers can no longer use tracking technology installed in vehicles. Of course, theres the added issue of possibly false or misguided information when it comes to using tech interventions.

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How nonprofits can engage in policy advocacy now 

Candid

As I discussed next steps with a nonprofit partner—like educating their community about the impact of this loss of funding—concerns about engaging in “political talk” emerged. Resilia partners with grantmakers to provide impact intelligence and capacity-building software to more than 3,500 U.S. nonprofits across the country.

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Elon Musk wants to privatize Amtrak. It would make train travel worse

Fast Company Tech

is notoriously lacking: Huge regions of the country arent serviced by rail; trains are often delayed or have infrastructure issues; and tickets can be expensive, making driving or even flying more affordable for many people. But privatization wouldnt solve those issues, experts say. Train travel in the U.S.

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Highlights from Issue Lab’s most popular 2024 resources 

Candid

Candids Issue Lab is an open-access library dedicated to collecting, preserving, and sharing reports, case studies, surveys, and toolkits published by social sector organizations. In 2024, more than 195,000 users accessed Issue Labs collection of shared knowledge. You can help strengthen the sectors collective knowledge and impact.

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Convert the Next Wave of Rage Donors into Lifelong Supporters

sgEngage

If your organization was the recipient of rage gifts in the months leading up to the election, you might notice a change in giving levels in the aftermath, depending on your mission and how closely it’s associated with the winning or losing candidates or issues. Do they show civic engagement—volunteerism, advocacy, voting, protests?

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