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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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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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 up to date on online advocacy trends. .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 15, 2024

The Climate Advocacy Lab, a national climate change organization, implemented a four-day workweek in 2022. The Climate Advocacy Lab used the these five phases to implement a four-day workweek : Assess. In this phase, you can do some research. Nonprofits are not exempt from this trend. Announce.

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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Forget which side of advocacy you might take, as of this writing 18 million fewer votes were cast in this presidential election compared to the 2020 race. She leads the organization’s litigation docket and legal advocacy work on climate change and is a premier advocate of using forensic analysis. Where did all the fervor go?

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

If your nonprofit is stuck in rut or relying on a few big dollar donors or granting institutions for a majority of your funding, a grassroots fundraising or advocacy campaign might be just the answer you’re looking for. Here are eight expert tips to help make your nonprofit’s grassroots fundraising and advocacy campaigns more effective.

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Tableau

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

The Veterans Advocacy Tableau User Group is a community-led initiative for prior and current military service members, family, and advocates to share their stories, support veteran causes, and learn Tableau. How did the Veterans Advocacy TUG get started? What are some examples of the group’s advocacy? Ateken Abla.

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Tableau

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

The Veterans Advocacy Tableau User Group is a community-led initiative for prior and current military service members, family, and advocates to share their stories, support veteran causes, and learn Tableau. How did the Veterans Advocacy TUG get started? What are some examples of the group’s advocacy? Ateken Abla.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

According to HubSpot Research , Linked Pages that have 100 followers or more earn a median of two clicks on the first two posts that a nonprofit shares on LinkedIn per week. Launching a formal employee advocacy program for social media is an emerging trend in the nonprofit sector. 4) Experiment with LinkedIn Ads (maybe).

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The MatrixFiles

JANUARY 4, 2023

Research and reports are helping members navigate the future and create amazing member value. For example, AAPACN has research that shows having at least one AAPACN-certified nurse at a skilled nursing facility improves quality outcomes and increases reimbursement rates. Then, they act.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 31, 2025

This is why grant consultants may provide a wide range of grant-related services, from grant writing to prospect research to grant reporting. Common grant consulting scopes include: Project-focused grant consulting: Some consultants provide one-time services, such as prospect research and writing a grant template.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

And, as we learn more, we’re discovering that these applications are remarkable research assistants, too. Starting with a general research prompt, “Highlight the top four to five giving campaigns nonprofits have created in the past three to five years. Before the challenge, the ALS Association received $6 million yearly for research.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 2, 2013

Wildlife SOS works toward protecting Indian wildlife, conserving habitat, studying biodiversity, conducting research and creating alternative and sustainable livelihoods for erstwhile poacher communities. amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research is dedicated to ending the global AIDS epidemic through innovative research.

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Candid

JANUARY 23, 2025

Research shows the impact of prioritizing grassroots engagement and localized impact on nonprofit sustainability. Eighty-eight percent of consumers (aka your potential donors) trust word-of-mouth advocacy from friends and family. Increased visibility and credibility A connected community amplifies your voice.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 9, 2024

By analyzing mountains of content—including journals, articles, and abstracts—AGU’s AI-powered system connects members with highly relevant research and surfaces valuable content tailored to their interests. Unlocking Operational Excellence: A panel of industry leaders, moderated by Kevin Ordonez (.orgSource),

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Customized for small nonprofits on a limited budget, the Social Media Best Practices for Nonprofits webinar highlights current trends in using social media for fundraising, advocacy, and storytelling. 7) Of the nonprofits worldwide who use Facebook, 37% also use Facebook Charitable Giving Tools – 63% do not. Why the Open Data Project?

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Candid

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Gen Z sees social media as a platform for self-expression and advocacy. GoFundMes own research shows that, on average, every time an organizer shares their fundraiser, it can drive an additional $100 toward their goal. About half of Gen Z respondents share fundraisers or causes they support at least once a week.

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Google Research AI blog

JUNE 21, 2023

Posted by Jimmy Tobin and Katrin Tomanek, Software Engineers, Google Research, AI for Social Good Google’s AI for Social Good team consists of researchers, engineers, volunteers, and others with a shared focus on positive social impact. In addition, the personalized models did not always perform well in freeform conversation.

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The Verge

JUNE 10, 2020

Hackers for hire have targeted thousands of individuals as part of campaigns against environmental advocacy groups, journalists, and others, according to a report produced by Citizen Lab, the University of Toronto’s cybersecurity watchdog group. Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Our research shows that 91% of giving circle members reported making additional non-monetary contributions of their time, talent, and ties to their giving circle. Members can engage at whatever level they feel comfortablefrom attending monthly meetings to leading policy research.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 8, 2019

In 2017, Race Forward merged with the Center for Social Inclusion to become the nation’s largest research, advocacy and services organization devoted to racial justice. Successful nonprofits respond to significant change by reevaluating their strategy—and that includes their online strategy. Organizations are always changing.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 1, 2020

By Michelle Chen is an independent scholar with a PhD in mass communications with a focus on advocacy, activism and social change. This means that nonprofits need to be efficient with their strategies, and an effective way to do so is to rely on behavioral science research. One of these ways is live streaming events on social media.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 2, 2014

If I want to know what’s trending, research current best practices, or discover new tools relevant to nonprofit technology, she is always my top reference. Wildlife SOS – India. “Heather’s blog Nonprofit Tech for Good and her books are prominently featured in my digital and physical book shelves. ” Viviana Pagán-Muñiz. .

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Association TV

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Maybe they did some market research that determined their demographic is most receptive on Monday mornings, but one of the Mondays they planned fell on a long weekend. ADVOCACY DEPARTMENT: PAC Promo: Wednesday, February 23. ADVOCACY DEPARTMENT: Capitol Hill Fly-in Promo: Wednesday, March 30. What a mess.

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Care2

JULY 6, 2023

Care2 has collected the most effective tips you need to know to improve your fundraising and advocacy programs. Read on for new research from M+R Benchmarks, Care2, NEON One, Tatango, and more! Fortunately, there are solutions to help your nonprofit organization find new donors and retain your existing ones.

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Fast Company Tech

APRIL 18, 2025

Beth Kaplan is a belonging researcher and advocate. With more than two decades of experience as an executive and having conducted research into workplace trauma, she is a sought-after consultant for Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, government, and educational institutions that seek to improve their retention and culture.

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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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Double the Donation

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The American Cancer Society (also known as ACS) is renowned for its efforts in cancer research, patient support, and advocacy. However, one of the lesser-known secrets to its fundraising success lies in its effective use of matching gifts.

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Forj

APRIL 14, 2025

About AWHONN The Association of Womens Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1969 dedicated to advancing the health of women and newborns through advocacy, research, and professional development.

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Association Analytics

AUGUST 14, 2023

With the amount of data available, tools are leapfrogging each other monthly, which means it might take some research to find which one works best for you. Research how AI might impact your members’ careers and what steps they can take to protect that from happening.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 12, 2017

During special fundraising and advocacy campaigns or in the months leading up to a special event, add your nonprofit’s campaign and event hashtags to your nonprofit’s Twitter and Instagram bios. 7) Add a hashtag to your Twitter and Instagram bios.

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Association Analytics

AUGUST 7, 2024

It can be helpful to allocate a percentage of your association’s revenue for Research & Development (R&D) and track its impact by monitoring metrics like the adoption rates of new technologies, usage rates, and user feedback. Pillar: Advocacy What to track? Pillar: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) What to track?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 3, 2020

According to HubSpot Research , Facebook Pages that have 100 followers or more earn a median of a single click on the first two posts that a nonprofit shares on Facebook per week. Their experience of your page will occur primarily in the News Feed. 2) Post 2-5 times weekly to your Facebook Page and respond to your followers.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 29, 2024

It requires more effort and research to plan your own itinerary, find local experiences, and connect with the culture. This community can provide a steady stream of support, not just in terms of donations but also through advocacy, volunteering, and spreading the word.

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The NonProfit Times

JULY 8, 2024

While value and money-saving are still important factors, another important motivator is their connection with the organization, according to researchers. A loyalty strategy that reinforces advocacy and social loyalty will be more effective for membership organizations where member affinity already skews toward emotion.

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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. Both the quantitative and the qualitative data from this survey can inform new public policy and programming needs as well as define an agenda for ongoing research. Direct services.

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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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