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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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The sgENGAGE Podcast Episode 222: U.S. Public Policy: Look Ahead for 2022

sgEngage

Public policy impacts decisions made around charitable giving. These policies can influence how people give, when they give, and how much they give. In today’s episode, you’ll hear from Brian Flahaven to learn how policies have impacted giving over the past few years and what’s ahead for the coming year.

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NPO Leaders Walking An Advocacy Tightrope

The NonProfit Times

That’s is one of the determinations in a new report from Independent Sector, The Pursuit of Influence: Interviews with Nonprofit Leaders About Advocacy. The 78-page report provides insight into how nonprofit leaders view their role in public policy advocacy and engagement. Advocacy efforts are mission-driven.

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How can nonprofits implement a strategic public policy agenda to achieve greater impact?

ASU Lodestar Center

Public policy and the nonprofit sector. Public policy at all levels of government has the ability to threaten the work of all nonprofits (National Council of Nonprofits, 2019). At the federal level, we see this threat in tax, regulatory, and spending policies. Illustration by Yuxin Qin. Establish support.

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Copenhagen Framework Boosts Citizen Participation in Data

The NonProfit Times

When this is done, public policy and sustainable development goals incorporate a wider range of concerned parties. This category includes attitude and user satisfaction surveys and public forums such as townhall meetings and public hearings. These ideas are fundamental to The Copenhagen Framework on Citizen Data.

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Thought Leaders Blaze Trails of Discovery and Engagement

.orgSource

Identify Your Public Associations have several broad categories of constituents including members, industry professionals, prospective members, and the public. Influencers are not necessarily thought leaders. Industry publications and research—Identify which authors are most visible and command the greatest credibility.

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Thinking About Funding Think Tanks

The NonProfit Times

Think tanks are known for their research functions, but their public information and policy change roles are equally vital parts of their operations. Because think tanks often influence public policy – for nonprofits and commercial entities – funders often seek to invest in them.

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