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NPO Leaders Walking An Advocacy Tightrope

The NonProfit Times

There is an acrimonious presidential election in just a few days and the current political climate in the United States requires a measured approach to advocacy. They frame their advocacy within their mission and needs of their communities. Advocacy efforts are mission-driven. said via a statement. said via a statement. “It

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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. Nearly every nonprofit state association offers information and guidance to their members about advocacy work.

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Top 5 Reasons Tech Team Augmentation is Necessary for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Whether it’s CRM products and websites for fundraising, outreach, advocacy and event management, or back office infrastructure for day-to-day operations and everything in between, the list of functions and choices is seemingly endless and growing by the day. And if you get it wrong, your tech will create more problems than it solves.

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Beyond the Newest Philanthropy Buzzword: Knowledge Work Is Core to Equitable Change

sgEngage

Today, knowledge work is coming into fashion in foundations and the nonprofit sector. Knowledge work is growing because it sits at an important intersection between grantmaking and equitable change. How the sector understands and engages in knowledge work is crucial to the success of philanthropic efforts.

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AI Initiatives in Associations Recap: A Fusion of Innovation and Actionable Insights for Association Professionals

.orgSource

Thad detailed how AGU, home to over 40,000 members and a vast repository of scientific knowledge, leverages AI and Natural Language Processing (NLP) to create personalized experiences for its members. Unlocking Operational Excellence: A panel of industry leaders, moderated by Kevin Ordonez (.orgSource),

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Gen Z wants better leadership. But are they ready to adapt to it?

Fast Company Tech

That means creating better workplaces will require something more than just rejecting old modelsit will require bravery, self-advocacy, and a willingness to collaborate across generations. If Gen Z wants a different kind of workplace, they also have to play an active role in creating it.

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Mobile for Good: A How-To Fundraising Guide for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

. “Heather’s comprehensive audit of our online communication and fundraising strategies combined with her invaluable webinars have helped us grow into one of the most effective social media users in the national aging advocacy network. ” Pamela Tainter Causey. National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare.

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