Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Keep the pitch focused on the issue, not what programs your nonprofit offers to help people. Write an op-ed piece from your Executive Director about the issue your organization works to address. Step 2: Write a pitch or a press release. Frame the issue as urgent. Convert your press release to a PDF.

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Blue Avocado

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

As a new member of the agency’s internal communications team, I was asked to write a press release to circulate immediately, and I did just that. Writing the press release without her input or consent was like calling her baby ugly. Press release, media release. Should I bring this issue up to executive management?

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Non Profit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Since 2005, some 2,200 local newspapers have closed, according to a press release by the MacArthur Foundation. In an effort to turn this trend around, the MacArthur Foundation unveiled in September 2023 the Press Forward initiative, a coalition of 22 founding donors set on “strengthening communities and democracy by supporting local news.”

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Charity Village

JANUARY 4, 2024

The Environics Institute, Future Skills Centre, Diversity Institute, and Common Good Strategies collaborated to develop The Burden of Care: Addressing Challenges in Employment in the Nonprofit Sector report, a groundbreaking study of the pressing issues affecting nonprofit sector workers.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

This shift may reflect changing priorities or an increased focus on other pressing issues like public health and social services. At the same time, the data reveals a downward trend in the share of dollars going to education, especially from institutional funders. Source: Data from GivingTuesday Fundraising Effectiveness Project.

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.orgSource

APRIL 29, 2024

The big guns that are getting all the press are currently power-hungry and prohibitively expensive. There are issues of accuracy. Ethics and legal issues should be of special consideration. There are a host of legal and HR issues that you must anticipate. We can’t be shy about addressing those issues.

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EveryAction

MAY 2, 2023

Collecting petition signatures A petition is many things: a way to quantify support around an issue; a tactic that helps bring new supporters on board; a relatively light lift to help keep passionate advocates engaged. Some have even described it as a grassroots rally on paper.

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Candid

JUNE 18, 2024

Unique perspectives from across the sector As we invite authors to contribute to our platform, the team at Candid insights is intentionally reaching out to people from across the sector—who are closest to the issues they’re trying to solve—to share their perspectives.

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NTEN

JUNE 4, 2013

This issue of NTEN:Change provides statistics you should probably know about your supporters and constituents, strategies that might need to incorporate mobile technology considerations, tips, stories, and insights from nonprofit professionals and technology experts. Well, it means a lot of different things.

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Charity Village

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Cybersecurity is one of the most pressing issues facing both for-profit and nonprofit organizations. According to Check Point Software, the average number of weekly attacks faced by organizations in Q2 of 2022 was up 32 percent compared to the same period last year. Ransomware attacks increased 59 percent compared to the previous year.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Nonprofits focused on the preservation of local journalism are being called to step up, and many of the country’s largest private foundations have announced $500 million in funding over five years to support them, an extraordinary initiative called Press Forward. Press Forward seeks to stop and reverse that trend. What’s the problem?

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M+R

JANUARY 8, 2024

Facing the Problem For so many issues I’ve worked on, the problem is not that we, the advocates, don’t have a solution. Learn the Context To build a relationship with a lawmaker’s office, go in ready to demonstrate that you’ve done your homework by making a customized case for why and how their boss would benefit from supporting your issue.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

Whether you call it "data-driven", "data-informed", "evidence-based", or something else, making smarter decisions and strategies for your organization is something every nonprofit leader strives for—and what the latest issue of NTEN:Change is all about.

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NTEN

AUGUST 31, 2011

The third issue of NTEN's quarlerly journal for nonprofit leaders is free and hot off the press. Featured in this issue: " Measuring Your Social Media Success ," from Idealware's Andrea Berry, which provides guidance for measuring what matters when it comes to social media for your nonprofit.

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NTEN

JUNE 7, 2012

When our editorial committee decided on “Content Curation” as the overall theme of this issue when planning back in 2011, we knew that it would be an important topic for the nonprofit sector, but we didn’t anticipate that, in some ways, 2012 would turn out to be the year of content curation , as Beth Kanter predicted in January.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2020

News articles on your website can serve the same function as blog posts on your website provided they are dated and written like a blog post, not a press release. 6) Share commentary and CTAs about current issues in the news. Second, search engines are consistently searching the web to index fresh content.

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M+R

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Despite containing what you know to be groundbreaking new data and super useful takeaways for the press, it can feel tough to find new ways to engage audiences when releasing the same report year after year. For nonprofits looking to engage the press, first look where you are already engaging other audiences and stakeholders.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 9, 2023

Less than stellar board performance might not have been an issue. Don’t muddle trivialities, like how to fill out a reimbursement form, with significant issues like these. Feature new directors prominently throughout your social media platforms and send press releases to their local publications and news outlets.

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NTEN

MARCH 12, 2013

This issue of NTEN:Change presents variations on that theme: tips and quizzes, inspiration and cautionary tales, examples and humor, all from peers and experts in the nonprofit and technology communities. In the current issue you'll find: " Risks and Rewards for Nonprofit Leaders ," by Akaya Windwood, Rockwood Leadership Institute.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

These conversations are limited to bottom-line issues. Frame the Issues Risk isn’t on most directors’ list of favorite topics for discussion. Financial distress, operational mistakes, natural disasters, or an unexpected uptick in demand are among the many issues that can derail a shipment. Supply chains are unpredictable.

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M+R

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

A recent article by the Associated Press sheds light on a troubling trend: nonprofit organizations, particularly 501(c)(3)s, are becoming increasingly wary of lobbying and advocacy efforts. Creating and disseminating these guides can provide voters with unbiased information about candidates’ stances on critical issues.

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The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The Causeway launch will include managed charitable funds focused on pressing issues such as hunger, homelessness, animal welfare, global health, global poverty, and education. Each Causeway fund includes a mix of charities using proven strategies, from direct services to policy reform, all chosen for maximum impact.

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Candid

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Unlike 501(c)(3)s, 501(c)(4)s are allowed to : engage in political campaigns (so long as that doesn’t make up the majority of their activities); tell voters how candidates stand on the issues they advocate for; and explicitly endorse candidates. Moreover, donations to 501(c)(4)s are not tax deductible, unlike donations to 501(c)(3)s.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Their participation helps ensure the issues we raise are addressed and not ignored. Nonprofits and the sector at large will look to funders to lead the charge toward a future of data equity, protecting individuals and communities while unlocking data’s vast potential to address pressing global challenges.

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EveryAction

MAY 11, 2023

When you have a goal to meet—like asking a governing body to sign a bill into law, telling a CEO or other stakeholder to change a behavior or policy, or meeting goals around educating decision-makers on your issue area—you know you can’t do it alone. You need to activate your base and to move the needle on your issue.

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Candid

AUGUST 20, 2024

A new generation of philanthropic leaders are pressing forward to develop more ways to make a greater impact on the communities and issues to which they are dedicated.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 22, 2020

Even in the absence of tech failure, setting up a shared drive will allow new members to read through previous minutes to get context on issues of interest. A tech genius recovered most of it, but it took this extreme situation for the board to decide to adopt the cloud.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 1, 2011

The December issue of NTEN's quarlerly journal for nonprofit leaders is free and hot off the press. Featured in this issue: " From Outcomes to Impact ," by Julie Macalik with Greenlights for Nonprofit Success, which provides guidance for measuring the real impact of your nonprofit. "

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Candid

AUGUST 6, 2024

Our mission: to accelerate “big bet philanthropy,” the practice of making multimillion-dollar investments in a single organization with the intention of transforming a sector, issue, or organization. Big bet philanthropy has gone mainstream Five years later, we’ve achieved our goal and then some. We surpassed the $1 billion milestone in 2022.

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NTEN

MARCH 1, 2012

Indeed it has, and the latest issue could be our best ever. I'm pleased to announce Issue Five of NTEN:Change, A Quarterly Journal for Nonprofit Leaders ! NTEN's publication (which was recently honored with a Publishing Trendsetter Award ) is free and hot off the press.

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Charity Village

APRIL 20, 2022

Designed to spotlight the most pressing issues of our day, raise funds, and provide highly educational content about a wide range of causes, Unite for Change is a new online destination […]. The post CanadaHelps launches a new cause-based donation program called Unite for Change appeared first on CharityVillage.

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Qgiv

MAY 14, 2021

Should our nonprofit address these issues? Do our supporters want to hear from us about these issues? Some issues might just require close monitoring while others may require a press release that’s approved by your CEO. Who is our go-to person for understanding tech issues or issues with our website?

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.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Blogs, social media, and the mainstream press are on fire with the breaking news. Bitter feuds are fought over this issue. These are several recent developments to keep in your sights. AI AI is graduating from phenomenon to mainstream quickly. You don’t need me to tell you this is important. First, pay attention.

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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Immediate funding allows organizations to scale quickly and address pressing issues effectively. Some donors are opting to reap the fruits of their gifts while experiencing their impact. Other causes require larger grants or investment to see meaningful change.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 28, 2024

Planners press on, even while facing significant challenges, including worries about potential economic, staffing, and supply chain issues, and choosing the right event technology.” The event planners did report challenges, with 24% saying inflation and supply chain issues might have an impact on results.

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Whole Whale

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

The nonprofit sector tackles an exponential amount of serious issues facing our world and society, all for the greater good. Nonprofit jokes: Corporate donors Why did Coca Cola’s recycling plant stop its giving program? >> It was soda-pressing. Why don’t donors trust ladder-up donation messages? >>

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 10, 2023

Press Release Creation : Crafting well-written and attention-grabbing press releases is a fundamental task for the Media Relations team. These press releases act as official announcements about the event, highlighting its unique aspects, guest speakers, activities, and any other newsworthy elements.

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