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A $500 Million Pledge to Support Local News

Non Profit Quarterly

Image credit: Jon Tyson on Unsplash The decades-long decimation of local news—and the dangers that the trend poses for public oversight, an informed citizenry, and democracy itself—remains very much underway. Since 2005, some 2,200 local newspapers have closed, according to a press release by the MacArthur Foundation.

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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

The good news is that nonprofit organizations, advocacy organizations, businesses, individuals, and other changemakers can successfully advocate for a better future for LGBTQ+ people with support from the right strategies and tools. Later, that information can be used to target the most active and educated supporters and get them involved.

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Digital Strategies for Climate Action

Forum One

For their 50th anniversary, we designed an immersive digital storytelling experience that illustrated NRDC’s 50 years of environmental impact by taking audiences on a visually compelling, interactive journey, inspiring support and future action. How Does Your Digital Strategy Support Climate Action?

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How To Get Corporate Support Without “Selling Out”

Kindful

Many nonprofits also believe corporations should support them to be good corporate citizens and give back to their community. The question isn’t why they should support you. The question is how does supporting you help them ? Be clear on your case for support and why they should support you (and not someone else).

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How To Build An Advocacy-Driven Nonprofit Board

Bloomerang

How can you develop a board of advocates who connect with and champion your mission? What is advocacy, and why it matters You have a big, bold vision to better the world with your nonprofit—whether you’re developing programs and influencing policies around education, social justice, human rights, or animal rights.

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Trusting community organizers to build a multiracial democracy

Candid

Supporting these grassroots efforts is an investment in power building. 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. What is power building?

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