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Nonprofit Advocacy Can Be a Force Multiplier for Social Change

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

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. That’s when I called that advocacy firm, a “luxury” that soon became indispensable. “Isn’t that where good ideas go to die?” I was wrong.

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Report Shows What Motivates or Deters Nonprofit Leaders’ Advocacy

NonProfit PRO

Independent Sector released a new research report providing insight into how nonprofit leaders view their role in public policy advocacy.

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How nonprofits can engage in policy advocacy now 

Candid

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. nonprofits across the country. But they don’t have to. Most nonprofits make the same choice.

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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. The state of diversity in the U.S. nonprofit sector by Candid.

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Four strategies to celebrate advocacy efforts at your association

Nimble AMS

The group a lso worked to gather support for various economic development policies. Advocacy is an integral part of the work of any association. Dedicate space on your association website to update members and stakeholders about your advocacy efforts. Host advocacy events. Enhance your website. Boost member communications.

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How To Build An Advocacy-Driven Nonprofit Board

Bloomerang

First, clearly explain the role of advocacy during the recruitment process and address and eliminate any misunderstandings. Then, give them easy ways to engage in advocacy. Advocacy sparks public awareness, debate, and progress on the most important issues facing our society and impacting your charity.

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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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