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How nonprofits can engage in policy advocacy now 

Candid

Discussing budgets and policy was uncomfortable for the partner—and not something her nonprofit typically does. 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.

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LGBTQ+ advocacy strategies to generate advocates year-round

EveryAction

Why LGBTQ+ advocacy is always-on from here on It’s more important than ever for LGBTQ+ organizations to effectively advocate on behalf of LGBTQ+ people. While there’s often increased attention on issues affecting the community during Pride month, meaningful and lasting change happens when advocacy happens year-round.

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3 Grassroots advocacy milestones to meet this month

EveryAction

He likely didn’t have grassroots campaigns in mind when he uttered those words, but Twain’s advice is spot-on for grassroots advocacy practitioners as they make a plan to engage the new Congress. Many organizations delayed their policy agenda-setting until they were certain which party would be in control of each chamber of Congress.

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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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Digital Must-Haves for Fall Fundraising Success Part 5: Digital Advocacy Forms

EveryAction

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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10 LinkedIn Best Practices for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

and the best way to learn is to spend an hour or so a month studying your analytics. 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. 4) Experiment with LinkedIn Ads (maybe).

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International Organizations and Social Media: News, Engagement, and Social Data for Policy Change

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I’m teaching a graduate class at the Monterey Institute of International Studies based on my books, The Networked Nonprofit and Measuring the Networked Nonprofit. Not every student in my class is focused on the same policy issue. Benchmark Studies and Examples. In fact the range of issues is pretty wide ranging.

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