The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 5, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes How to Mobilize a Movement: 6 Tech Strategies for Supporter Advocacy We know your journey is sprinkled with dreams of making a huge difference, as well as the occasional sleepless night, wondering how you can mobilize a movement with the resources you have. When they raise their voices, mountains move.

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M+R

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

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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EveryAction

AUGUST 25, 2022

In this 6-part blog series, we’re highlighting key digital features your organization can start implementing now to boost fundraising this fall. This week’s topic: digital advocacy forms. What are digital advocacy forms? Why should nonprofits use digital advocacy forms now? Advocacy is for everyone.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 29, 2024

Imagine your nonprofit’s social media fundraising strategy as planning a trip to a new country. Meanwhile, building an organic community is like backpacking through that new country. Similarly, cultivating an organic community involves crafting a unique approach tailored to your audience. Be genuine in your interactions.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 21, 2023

Your organization does much to advocate for industry issues—petitioning local and federal level politicians to generate support for association-backed programs. Member advocates are the backbone of your campaigns and the heart of your advocacy program. Read our free whitepaper for these can't-miss strategies! Get social.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 3, 2020

Nonprofit advocacy campaigns are becoming increasingly popular to help advance the mission of organizations. However, many organizations are under the impression that they must divide their attention between their advocacy campaigns and their fundraising efforts. In this case, many decide to ignore advocacy altogether. .

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Nonprofit advocacy campaigns give your supporters a new way to get involved while furthering your mission through grassroots action. Plus, your nonprofit can attract new supporters interested in advocacy to your cause, growing your supporter network of donors and volunteers. Stay up to date with current advocacy trends.

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Media Cause

JUNE 1, 2024

Fostering Authentic Relationships With and Amongst Your Audience Digital advocacy is critical to moving missions forward, creating systemic change, educating your base, and mobilizing leaders who are loyal to your organization and committed to the larger movement in which you operate. This is especially true during an election year.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Whether it be convincing a board of directors, finding the time and resources, or seeking funds from grantmakers, many foundations face hurdles in creating an advocacy agenda. Topics covered: Introducing advocacy and policy to boards. Building advocacy into your organizational infrastructure. Listen Now: Resources: Chynna A.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 20, 2024

To stay relevant and competitive, nonprofits need to embrace innovative marketing strategies that resonate and drive meaningful engagement. One innovative approach that you can take is to leverage social media advocacy campaigns.

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sgEngage

APRIL 11, 2022

Advocacy campaigns have evolved over the past few years, dramatically changing how nonprofit advocacy is conducted. While traditional methods can still impact supporters, more and more organizations interested in starting an advocacy initiative look to virtual campaigns first. Stay in touch with supporters. .

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Nonprofits Source

MARCH 4, 2024

Just like other community-based organizations , nonprofits and advocacy groups thrive off of supporters’ passion, drive, and action. However, keeping the momentum alive can be challenging for organizations of all types, especially when managing a large supporter base or dealing with internal and external changes.

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Media Cause

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Amidst the constant stream of news updates, social media advocacy campaigns offer people a relevant way to make a difference on the issues they care about. As we enter an era of record-breaking advocacy numbers, here are 9 tips for positioning your advocacy campaigns on social media: 1. Acknowledge the power of advocacy .

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Forum One

JULY 23, 2024

Many mission-driven organizations have already been planning, waiting, and watching for November. Even for those organizations that don’t engage in politics or advocacy, this fall will require a different kind of playbook to succeed. So, how should you adjust your digital strategy over the next few months? Let’s chat.

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Media Cause

MAY 30, 2023

TikTok has emerged as a powerful platform for advocacy and social justice, enabling individuals and organizations to build large followings and drive meaningful change. We’ve pulled together some of our top TikTok strategies for making a real impact. Go on TikTok. Also, TikTok. See you on the FYP!

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Media Cause

JUNE 22, 2021

501c3’s can’t do advocacy, it’s not allowed. According to the IRS, “no organization may qualify for section 501(c)(3) status if a substantial part of its activities is attempting to influence legislation (commonly known as lobbying). ” In other words, not all advocacy is lobbying — and not all lobbying is prohibited.

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Association Analytics

AUGUST 7, 2024

From successfully converting non-member audiences into members, to your membership engagement strategy, to events and non-dues revenue, data can inform every step along the way. Dynamic Strategy Sessions: Move beyond routine updates to dynamic strategy sessions. Pillar: Advocacy What to track?

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

A nonprofit CRM is among the most essential tools for your organization to increase support, grow fundraising , and work more effectively toward its missions. This guide will cover everything your organization needs to know about CRMs, their benefits, and top options for your needs, including: What is a nonprofit CRM?

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Candid

JULY 8, 2024

Foundation program officers and government officials can unintentionally limit the impact of community-based organizations by funding them to serve only a specific demographic group and a narrow set of activities. Tackling root causes involves year-round voter engagement and policy advocacy.

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Media Cause

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

At Media Cause, we conceptualize advocacy as shifting the balance of power. Effective advocacy, which leads to systemic and cultural change, starts with the stories we tell—and believe—about our own experiences, community, and world. Which audience is key in taking the actions needed to achieve your advocacy goal?

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Forum One

AUGUST 29, 2023

We are thrilled to announce that Forum One’s new Vice President of Strategy is Steven Bond, an expert on digital innovation and application. Steven is energized by mission-driven work and the opportunity to support organizations that are experts in their sector, from climate to policy advocacy. Steven hold a B.A.

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EveryAction

JULY 12, 2023

One of the biggest mistakes that organizations make is ending their volunteer engagement soon after the state legislature declares sine die or adjourns indefinitely. If your organization conducts federal advocacy, be sure to transition volunteers into your federal campaigns.

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Candid

APRIL 22, 2024

I often refer to the post-World War II period, when civil and human rights movements came to the forefront, along with community-organized philanthropic organizations. Prioritizing women- and people of color-led grassroots organizations At the Ms.

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EveryAction

JUNE 8, 2023

If your nonprofit does advocacy, you know that with this work, there are almost always consistent patterns of crisis management leading to later periods of denouement and down time. Advocacy is a long-term calling.  Check out our last installment here! Here’s what they said. Learn more at MESG.marketing !

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EveryAction

MAY 30, 2023

Virtual lobby days may be accessible to more people than in-person events; new supporters may be looking for a lower-barrier way to get involved; and virtual events can help you build the power in numbers that any organization needs for a successful advocacy effort. Looking for more ways your technology can boost your advocacy program?

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VQ Strategies

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

We see that organizations which engage volunteers strategically and effectively really do outperform those that don’t, as volunteer talent and advocacy helps make these organizations be successful. Volunteers are a critical strategy for organizations. appeared first on VQ Strategies.

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.orgSource

JUNE 24, 2024

Members saw us as a professional home, their most trusted source of advocacy and information. Relying on outdated patterns of member engagement, employer-based dues payments, and annual meeting revenues is the opposite of a strategy for success. In fact, it’s not a strategy at all. Yes, we had to win that loyalty.

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Neon CRM

MAY 26, 2023

The best nonprofit marketing campaigns are designed for awareness and advocacy for your organization. When you build your strategies around community, personalization, adaptability, and automation, you can create a campaign that resonates with your constituents. Organizations may be eligible for up to $10,000 in free ads!

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Care2

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

With five packed days of online content, the Digital Strategy Summit 2024 can help your nonprofit organization skill-up in a new digital landscape! The Center for Digital Strategy has designed a summit just for nonprofit professionals.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 16, 2021

In part one of this series, I outlined my top six fundraising strategies for 2021: . Mastering an analytic approach to strategy and planning. Internalizing and externalizing an organization-wide culture of philanthropy. In this post, I’ll explore the fifth strategy. . Master an analytic approach to strategy and planning.

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The MatrixFiles

JANUARY 4, 2023

Each week, I interview association and nonprofit CEOs, Presidents and Executive Directors about the things their organization is doing to increase membership, generate revenue, and ultimately thrive. What do successful organizations all have in common? Technology powers successful organizations. It’s called Associations Thrive

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

Their use of the social network is mostly inconsistent and without strategy – the 10 best practices below are meant to change that. 1) Set up and prioritize LinkedIn Pages in your social media strategy. For now, LinkedIn Pages outperform Facebook and Twitter in organic reach and engagement. LinkedIn Pages.

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VQ Strategies

JULY 15, 2024

Despite all the valuable work that those who lead volunteer engagement do for organizations and the community, the role is not recognized as a profession in the US.yet! While we at VQ Volunteer Strategies have a global reach and honor our colleagues from beyond the US, this post is particularly relevant to our fellow US residents).

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EveryAction

MAY 11, 2023

Here are some quick tips: Explain why and have a plan: Plan your strategy first , and make sure you have thought through your strategy and resources before you dive into tactics. Lesley Molecke is the founder of Cornershop Creative, a web strategy agency dedicated to helping nonprofits make the most of the web.

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.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The organization is active in government advocacy and technical standards, conducts national and regional educational networking conferences, and produces the Furnaces North America business exposition every other year. MTI initiatives are deeply informed by strategy. Then the board puts on the brakes.

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Non Profit Quarterly

APRIL 20, 2023

For nonprofits, this moment presents an opportunity for a social media strategy “do-over.” How Big Tech Harms Social Justice and Equity For many nonprofits, social media platforms are vital communication tools with which to organize people and provide them with services and information.

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Neon CRM

JANUARY 19, 2024

But even the simplest goals aren’t necessarily easy—and they usually require a pretty sophisticated strategy to back them up. 7 Things Your Association Strategy Should Include Mapping out a strategy for your membership association isn’t a one-time process. If it doesn’t, then your organization won’t last.

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