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What gives in Nebraska? The Buffett effect and a culture of giving 

Candid

Only Washington, D.C.—which The report’s researchers posit that a relatively stable economy, strong religious influences, and Midwestern values may also contribute to a strong culture of giving. And grantmakers in Nebraska allocate more than 60% of their grant dollars to local organizations. But unlike Nebraska, D.C.

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7 Ways to Honor Dr. King’s Legacy on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Saleforce Nonprofit

The speech was given in 1963 at the March on Washington at the Lincoln Memorial, where 250,000 people showed up to protest racial injustice. Nonviolent resistance to unjust laws eventually influenced the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Many cities have a local MLK march or volunteer activation.

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3 Grassroots advocacy milestones to meet this month

EveryAction

Most of these requests are coming from lobbyists in Washington, but offices are hearing from constituents and local interests as well. Establishing that relationship between your volunteer and the lawmaker will be at the core of your ability to influence that lawmaker in the future.

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Guest Post: What Good Could Come After a No?

Twenty Hats

It was 2020, and I was already getting nervous about the every 17-year invasion of cicadas these nasty insects, due in the Washington, DC area in 2021. In the ensuing years, I have become a great fan of managing up , the idea that you can use your influence to reach your goals without the authority to make the final decision.

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7 Ways to Honor Dr. King’s Legacy on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Saleforce Nonprofit

The speech was given in 1963 at the March on Washington at the Lincoln Memorial, where 250,000 people showed up to protest racial injustice. Nonviolent resistance to unjust laws eventually influenced the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Show up Many cities have a local MLK march or volunteer activation.

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Think Global, Act Local

Connection Cafe

Two recent advocacy victories this week by PETA and my former colleagues at Defenders of Wildlife are a great reminder of a little practiced truth: organizations are seeing greater (and often easier) success in leveraging online advocacy to change policy at the state and local level.

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5 Creative Angles to Consider for Your Next Fundraising Campaign

Classy

Ask a local business or corporation that aligns with your mission if they’d be interested in teaming up to sell their products in support of a good cause. Establishing strong relationships with local personalities or influential members of your community can generate buzz around your organization and amplify your campaigns.

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