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Organizing across generations for civil rights 

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In this climate, advocates are working to sustain movements that build on the social progress achieved by previous generations. Yet long-established organizations often struggle to lead and reinvigorate multigenerational stakeholders—activists, board members, funders, and coalition partners—while keeping up with changing contexts.

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Empowering grassroots organizations: building capacity, diversity, and relationships

Candid

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. There is intentionality in all that the Ms.

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Build a Board for the Digital Future

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Replace Squinting With Scanning The CEO’s job is to run the organization. The board should stay in their lane as strategists, and management and staff must uphold their responsibilities to run the organization successfully.” Everyone must have a voice. The post Build a Board for the Digital Future appeared first on.orgSource.

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How To Build An Advocacy-Driven Nonprofit Board

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Luckily, it organized a Habitat for Humanity in California with a board of all-local Habitat affiliates who can advocate for housing with the state. A youth services nonprofit working with government agencies to use a public building for a youth program. How has advocacy made a difference for your organization?

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Philanthropy must prioritize elevating and including Black voices

Candid

In 2020, the philanthropic sector started conversations about how philanthropy can better support Black-led organizations and the Black community. Organizations hosted “listening” sessions, in which the Black community shared their experiences with leaders in the sector, mostly non-Black people of color and white people.

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Empowering Community Voices: The Strategic Advantage of Nonprofit Advisory Committees

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As a nonprofit leader, you likely want to do your best to ensure that the voices and experiences of the communities you serve are represented in your work. Having one (or more) active and highly functioning advisory committees fosters resilience, creativity, and even resource development for your organization.

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How to amplify member voices to create a culture of thought leadership

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While some may initially be reluctant to offer an opinion, members love to see their association represent their voice to policymakers, industry leaders, and the general public. To create an authentic thought leadership culture at your organization, listening to your staff and members is vital. “As Here’s how to get started: .

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