ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 6, 2021

Public policy and the nonprofit sector. Public policy at all levels of government has the ability to threaten the work of all nonprofits (National Council of Nonprofits, 2019). At the federal level, we see this threat in tax, regulatory, and spending policies. Illustration by Yuxin Qin. Establish support.

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EveryAction

AUGUST 25, 2022

This week’s topic: digital advocacy forms. What are digital advocacy forms? Digital advocacy forms are tools used to move nonprofit supporters to take action in support of your mission—no matter where they live. Why should nonprofits use digital advocacy forms now? Advocacy is for everyone.

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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. Melissa Levesque.

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Top Nonprofits

APRIL 20, 2022

If you’ve ever led an advocacy campaign, you know that it has an incredible number of moving pieces. That’s why planning is the most important stage in your advocacy campaign. Throughout the planning and action stages of your advocacy campaign, you’ll collect a ton of data. Set clear campaign goals and identify a timeline.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 15, 2024

Politicians have noticed this public demand for a changing workplace so legislation has been introduced all over the world, including the US Congress, to move toward a four-day workweek. The Climate Advocacy Lab, a national climate change organization, implemented a four-day workweek in 2022. Nonprofits are not exempt from this trend.

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Donorbox

JULY 7, 2023

Nonprofits are allowed to educate the public and encourage real change in the policies and laws that affect their mission. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll cover the ins and outs of nonprofit advocacy. But where do those actions cross the line and become a problem for the IRS?

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Whole Whale

MAY 5, 2021

Communicating accountability, responsibility, and impact with the general public should be a priority for any organization. From there, we more broadly contextualize financial transparency within other nonprofit transparency best practices, like publicly listing board members, having an on-site privacy policy, and more!

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Nancy’s Story “Working with public institutions was especially important during the early days,” Nancy recalled. “We When the Public Health Department was looking at how to reopen safely, they had a sounding board, and we were able to collaborate to develop successful solutions. More likely to achieve their goals.

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M+R

JANUARY 8, 2024

We’re fueled by hope rather than despair because we’re in the business of building movements, building long-term power, and working with world changing clients to pass policies that make people’s lives better. The obstacle that must be overcome is not one of policy but of politics.

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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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Candid

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

But community and labor leaders, housing and other advocacy groups, and environmental justice organizations are fighting back. It requires a long-term strategy so that an ecosystem of organizations—with specialists in communications, legal support, and policy research—can work together to build a broad base of support.

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Candid

JUNE 3, 2024

SAGE (Advocacy and Services for LGBTQ+ Elders) is the only national organization dedicated to addressing issues related to LGBTQ+ people and aging. What public policies are needed to address the unmet needs of our constituents? Direct services. Technical assistance.

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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. We see volunteers becoming strong ambassadors and that they build public trust in organizations (because they are, in fact, the public!).

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Media Cause

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Changes in policies, funding priorities, and public sentiment often pose both unique challenges and opportunities for social impact organizations. What advocacy strategies will be most effective under the new administration? We are committed to helping nonprofits navigate shifting dynamics and strengthen their missions.

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Association Analytics

AUGUST 14, 2023

Types of AI Tools To start, it’s important to know about some of the models already available to the public. It’s also crucial to remember that by using a public AI tool, your organization’s data can become part of the training dataset. LLMs are meant to produce conversational human language responses.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

If your nonprofit has a large following on LinkedIn and a signature program that is well-known to the public, then a Showcase Page could be worth time and effort. In fact, according to the Global NGO Technology Report , 27% of nonprofits worldwide have an official policy to allow staff to work on their LinkedIn Profiles during work hours.

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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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M+R

MAY 17, 2022

Donald was one of the original (Ralph) “Nader’s Raiders,” tasked with traveling the country and turning college student energy into student advocacy groups. Donald went on to lead New York’s PIRG (NYPIRG) into a powerhouse of an advocacy organization and organized one of the largest protests of the 1970s with 100,000 people on the mall in DC.

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Media Cause

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Coming from a background in community organizing and public policy — specifically in the anti-rape movement — I understand the importance of effective messaging in advocacy campaigns. At Media Cause, we conceptualize advocacy in that same vein: It’s about shifting the balance of power. Identify Your Own Story . (Our

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Forum One

JUNE 9, 2023

The goal of the Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation is to care for and cure children through the provision of high-quality care, education, research, and advocacy. This 157-page report created a useful tool for Zero to Three’s advocacy at any stage.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 28, 2020

You may think this is an odd beginning for a public policy blog, so please bear with me. And yes, public policy at the local, state, and federal levels can and will impact your ability to achieve your organization’s mission and day-to-day activities. Taking stock allows us to set new priorities and forge new paths.

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Media Cause

JUNE 29, 2024

Every organization should create an AI Usage Policy. Rally Starter : This platform uses AI to help nonprofits efficiently create advocacy campaigns to engage supporters and create real impact. The Fundarising.AI collaborative is one example of a Responsible AI Framework that helps to define responsible use for nonprofits clearly.

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Media Cause

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Explore Media Cause experts’ top five communication tips to consider as you roll out your advocacy , fundraising , and engagement strategies during an election year. Policy and marketing team members within your nonprofit can make a great team to plan accordingly. Be careful to comment on policy, not politics.

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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 4, 2018

During my Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management (MNLM) studies, I gained an appreciation for volunteers and an interest in how volunteers can engage in advocacy. The terms advocacy and lobbying are generally used interchangeably to describe how nonprofits influence legislation and public policy. Grimm R, T.,

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Media Cause

AUGUST 15, 2022

If you’re reading this, I’m guessing you understand the power and potential of policy change. If you have a policy, thought-leadership, or government relations team, you know that true societal shifts and those monumental changes we want require advocacy. And advocacy requires, well, advocates. your supporters.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Forum One worked with the Discovery Center to create an immersive digital exhibit and revamp their public website, enhancing visitor engagement and awareness. They aim to reform ECE career advancement, pay, and workplace policies to better recruit and retain a diverse, qualified workforce. Department of Health and Human Services.

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M+R

JUNE 4, 2024

Note any platform restrictions or blackout dates The biggest restrictions we’ve come across historically are those found on the Meta platforms Facebook and Instagram, where we anticipate a similar policy to that of 2022 for ads about social issues, elections, or politics. So, how should we prepare for this?

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Research and advocacy: Conduct research on the state of local journalism, produce reports, and advocate for policies that support the industry. Hope FM in Port Huron, MI and KAWC Colorado River Public Media in Yuma, Arizona. Hope FM in Port Huron, MI and KAWC Colorado River Public Media in Yuma, Arizona.

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M+R

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

This year, a record 27 regional food banks participated in M+R’s annual Benchmarks Study covering mostly digital fundraising, marketing, advertising, and advocacy metrics (and here’s another plug…if you haven’t dug into this year’s study, do it now!). As we’ve said before , advocacy is a must for long-term impact.

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M+R

MARCH 9, 2023

When the governor of Florida signs a homophobic and transphobic law , banning public school teachers from giving age appropriate instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity, but your children do not attend public schools or you do not have children or you’re not a Florida resident, will you Say Gay anyway?

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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

CareQuest Institute collaborates with a wide range of partners to achieve its mission of improving the oral health of all through work in grantmaking, research, health improvement programs, policy and advocacy, and education, as well as leadership in dental benefits, care delivery, and innovation advancements.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 14, 2014

Not every student in my class is focused on the same policy issue. They will be placed with organizations working on policies in these areas, many part of large international networks, nonprofits, and government. It’s also allowed them to find a new audience that are not as familiar with their policy issues.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 24, 2022

How might we bridge the gap between the private and public sectors? They discussed ways that technology can improve services for people experiencing food insecurity, as well as the policy changes, investments, and cross-sector partnerships that are necessary to drive meaningful, lasting change. Emilio Tavarez.

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Everyaction

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

From legal work to advocacy to grassroots mobilization, these 7 organizations highlighted below are fighting to ensure that immigrant rights are human rights. They hold the government accountable for unjust immigration laws and educate the American public on the longstanding importance of immigrants in the US. Learn More |. Learn More.

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sgEngage

MAY 30, 2023

It encompasses activities such as community organizing, advocacy, and public service, empowering individuals to contribute to their communities. Advocacy and Policy Support: Foundations possess a unique position of influence and can leverage their voice to advocate for systemic change.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 10, 2024

Policy Change Furthermore, the implicit idea that widespread quality data leads directly to positive policy change is also not accurate. Determine the best type of question, like multiple choice, Likert scale, open or closed ended, short text, or long text. Ensure consistent processes for collecting the most accurate data.

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Blue Avocado

JANUARY 23, 2024

Alternately, you might be thinking about building an advisory committee around advocacy. 2 Say you’re a nonprofit working in the area of houselessness and want to put together an advisory committee of people with legislative and policy development experience to advance systemic changes in your community.

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