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Low Pay, Working Conditions Pushing Union Drive In Denver

The NonProfit Times

If the effort succeeds, they plan to affiliate with Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 105 as workers at two other social service nonprofits in Denver have done recently. We’re hoping to connect with more of our co-workers and bring more people in so everyone’s voice can be heard. and $25.14

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Thursday Thoughts: attracting passionate nonprofit advocates

EveryAction

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. Don’t spread yourself thin playing where you can’t win.

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All Politics is Local

Connection Cafe

“ All politics is local.” Would your organization be more effective if certain laws or regulations were amended, added, or stricken from the books? What problems could you solve with more support from a local, state or federal government? The Nonprofit Sector’s Voice Matters. Tip” O’Neill, Jr., Speaker of the U.

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Pride is a Protest, Not a Parade: How Education Can Help Fight Hate Against the LGBTQ+ Community

Saleforce Nonprofit

The increase in violence and hatred has not only been observed in countries with a history of exclusionary laws but also in France and Germany which saw a 39% increase in anti-LGBTQ+ hate crimes in 2021. Solving The Problem. Listen first, use inclusive language and create a space where everyone can feel comfortable sharing their voice.

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International Women’s Day: Using Technology to Empower Women and Girls

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

In 2016 half a billion women still cannot read, 62 million girls are denied the right to education and 155 countries still have laws that differentiate between men and women. The One Campaign has launched an open letter signed by 86 leading voices for women around the world. Want to join our trip as an advisor?

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Join Our #NPTechChat on Civil Society Under Threat — A Deeper Dive

Tech Soup

On October 6, 2015, join TechSoup, CIVICUS, the International Center for Not-for-Profit Law, FHI 360, and +SocialGood for a deeper dive into the threats that civil society faces. Founded in 1993, CIVICUS proudly promotes marginalized voices, especially from the Global South, and has members in more than 160 countries throughout the world.

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Joint Statement from Museum Bloggers and Colleagues on Ferguson and Related Events

Museum 2.0

When basketball players are offering more cogent commentary on racial issues than cultural institutions, you know we have a cultural relevance problem. New laws and policies will help, but any movement toward greater cultural and racial understanding and communication must be supported by our country’s cultural and educational infrastructure.

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