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How nonprofits can engage in policy advocacy now 

Candid

As a 2023 Independent Sector study noted, only 31% of nonprofits surveyed in 2022 reported engaging in advocacy or lobbying or both in the last five years, and only 25% reported ever lobbying, down from 74% in 2000. Here are three recommendations for empowering nonprofit leaders with the knowledge they need to conduct policy advocacy: 1.

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Centering communities: Leaning into participatory grantmaking to increase equity 

Candid

For reporting requirements, we’ve shifted from written reports to conversational reporting and opt for attending scheduled events over site visits to reduce the strain on grantees. Feedback-driven improvement: Following each grant cycle, we distribute an anonymous applicant survey and hold feedback discussions with unsuccessful candidates.

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Breaking the cycle: Supporting veterans and military families’ basic needs in local communities 

Candid

Yet BWF’s 2023 survey of partner organizations showed that numerous individuals and families struggled to meet basic needs. The survey found critical gaps between the demand for and availability of essential services like food, financial aid, transportation, and housing. million veterans and military families across the United States.

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The Knowledge is in the Room: How To Let It Out

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Last week, I facilitated an interactive keynote in Seattle at 2011 Tech for Good Leadership Summit sponsored by Microsoft Community Affairs , in partnership with NPower Seattle. By all accounts , the event held the space for peer learning. Photo by Microsoft Global Citizenship. It’s a design challenge.

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The Building Blocks of a Digital Advocacy Campaign, Part 2

Media Cause

This requires substantial market research and should include conversations with your audiences through surveys, interviews, or even focus groups. Knowledge-equipped advocates are more powerful, and participating in your advocacy and policy campaigns is an excellent opportunity to build this up.

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Ready to embrace episodic volunteers? Six questions to ask your nonprofit

ASU Lodestar Center

Some organizations have received legacy donations and major gifts as a result of a well-executed one-time volunteer event. Start planning now and your organization can begin to tap into the wealth of knowledge and skill available in short-term volunteer opportunities. How will the organization collect feedback on the events?

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5 Tips for Social Media Success from Bok Tower Gardens

NetWits

Nonprofits are taking advantage of this technology; according to the Nonprofit Social Networking Survey by NTEN, Common Knowledge & Blackbaud, the average nonprofit’s fan or follower base grew by 30 percent on Facebook and 81 percent on Twitter in 2011. Sharing photos across social media garners a lot of attention for your page.