The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

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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EveryAction

JUNE 21, 2023

Often, the central issue is a specific policy or a cultural phenomenon that the organization seeks to promote or eliminate. Depending on the organization’s size and locality, there may be specific local issues or pieces of legislation that are most important for them to make supporters aware of.

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Byte Technology

MAY 4, 2016

Johnson signed into law the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), a sweeping measure that suddenly allowed all American citizens access to public records that where previously out of reach to anyone but government employees.

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.orgSource

AUGUST 28, 2023

Identify Your Public Associations have several broad categories of constituents including members, industry professionals, prospective members, and the public. Industry publications and research—Identify which authors are most visible and command the greatest credibility. There are multiple smaller interest groups in each area.

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Neon CRM

JULY 14, 2023

Does your nonprofit have a public relations strategy? After all, maintaining your nonprofit’s public profile is a lot of work—and it can often take awhile before you start seeing results. By using thought leadership and social media content you can build your nonprofit public relations strategy on pillars of trust and credibility.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 12, 2024

No matter the focus, external communications and public relations will play a role in how your organization will achieve those goals for the year ahead and for years to come. These stories are likely to be shared with your audience, and that can easily attract the attention of local, regional, and even national media.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 19, 2024

What is advocacy, and why it matters You have a big, bold vision to better the world with your nonprofit—whether you’re developing programs and influencing policies around education, social justice, human rights, or animal rights. A youth services nonprofit working with government agencies to use a public building for a youth program.

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Forum One

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

We’re using the occasion to reflect on ways to iterate and enhance our strategies to drive climate action: Engaging Design that Sparks Public Engagement We craft digital communications that resonate with global audiences and drive progress in environmental and conservation issues.

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VisionLink

MARCH 3, 2020

While the CDC focuses on policy and testing certifications, and as local hospitals prepare, local communities and their public health officials need access to accurate, daily information about the numbers of residents concerned about the virus, those you are symptomatic, and those who are in self-imposed or officially mandated quarantines.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

It requires a long-term strategy so that an ecosystem of organizations—with specialists in communications, legal support, and policy research—can work together to build a broad base of support. A number of funders, including The California Endowment, Evelyn and Walter Haas Jr.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Even though there aren’t as many people today reading actual newspapers or watching the 6 o’clock news these days, your local media still reaches a large audience of people in your community who need to know about your nonprofit’s work. First, you have to have the right story for the right publication. But how do you land a news story?

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 21, 2024

has introduced its own climate policies, while states and businesses have also made commitments to tackle the issue. Progress is being made, and on a government level, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) now requires large public companies to report their emissions and how their carbon footprint affects the world.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Many companies report low utilization of VTO, however, so nonprofits that encourage people to check their employer’s VTO policy when signing up as a volunteer can tap into this underutilized benefit. Or a Fortune 500 company might provide professional development training to your nonprofit staff.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 28, 2020

You may think this is an odd beginning for a public policy blog, so please bear with me. And yes, public policy at the local, state, and federal levels can and will impact your ability to achieve your organization’s mission and day-to-day activities.

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sgEngage

MAY 23, 2024

Initiatives like the American Rescue Plan, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act, the CHIPS and Science Act, and other pass-through funding to states and local governments have spurred a surge in nonprofits seeking federal funding. Reputational: this risk could expose the organization to negative publicity.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

They can also support the development and implementation of data equity policies and regulations to keep pace with technological advancements. Yet, when it came time to share data that would bring the framework to life, many of our partners reported frustration trying to get their own companies to greenlight their participation.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 28, 2021

The first iteration tracks disclosure of 22 data points across six specific dimensions of racial equity: (1) Pay Equity, (2) Racial/Ethnic Diversity Data, (3) Education and Training Programs, (4) Response to Mass Incarceration, (5) Community Investments, and (6) Anti-Discrimination Policies.

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Kindful

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Nonprofits are legally defined by the IRS as “Organizations organized and operated exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, testing for public safety, literary, educational, or other specified purposes and that meet certain other requirements are tax-exempt under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3).” Create your bylaws.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Crowdfunding platforms collect data and feedback from users to refine their models and policies. Crowdfunding helps spread information to the public in new and effective ways (Lambert and Schwienbacher 2010 ), as in targeted advertising, which increases the probability of successful fundraising. 2015 ), in a cost-effective manner.

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Candid

MAY 9, 2024

We are a funder collaborative that harnesses the collective power of philanthropy, financial institutions, and local governments to close racial income and wealth gaps and advance inclusive and equitable economic progress in American cities.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 14, 2014

Not every student in my class is focused on the same policy issue. They will be placed with organizations working on policies in these areas, many part of large international networks, nonprofits, and government. It’s also allowed them to find a new audience that are not as familiar with their policy issues.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Forum One worked with the Discovery Center to create an immersive digital exhibit and revamp their public website, enhancing visitor engagement and awareness. They aim to reform ECE career advancement, pay, and workplace policies to better recruit and retain a diverse, qualified workforce. Department of Health and Human Services.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Our first cohort of Community Fellows came together last week to dig into the topic, specifically investigating: How might we support food banks and food suppliers in anticipating people’s needs locally to provide nutritious meals with dignity? How might we bridge the gap between the private and public sectors? Emilio Tavarez.

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Classy

APRIL 16, 2021

Each year, individuals worldwide take the opportunity to do better for our planet with actions such as planting trees, cleaning local communities, and raising awareness for environmental causes through peer-to-peer fundraising pages. They believe everyone deserves access to safe and welcoming public spaces, regardless of where they live.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 29, 2021

That blog grew into Outdoor Afro , a nationwide leadership network helping Black people engage with the outdoors, learn about the Black history of public spaces, and support conservation efforts. The first post I wrote in 2009 was about a perspective-shifting trip I had taken with a local bike group of people who mostly looked like me.

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EveryAction

JUNE 8, 2023

Ask advocates to send proclamation requests to their local leaders. Contact legislative offices and ask if the legislator would be willing to record a short video answering 3 or 4 questions about the legislative process, pieces of legislation, the importance of public input, and more.

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Top Nonprofits

APRIL 20, 2022

By following these suggestions during your planning process, you’ll be better prepared to drive awareness and make meaningful change at a local, national, or global level: Set clear campaign goals and identify a timeline. This is important both for making a clear plan and for engaging the public. Rely on established relationships.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 12, 2021

Most recently, we took a critical step in our climate action plan by including climate as a part of the company public policy platform, joining priorities like equal rights and privacy and security. “We org’s Climate Justice Action map , which connects people with local groups and other activists.

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The NonProfit Times

APRIL 17, 2024

Medical debt relief has become a growing public policy priority for philanthropists and lawmakers worried about the toll on Americans’ financial, mental, and physical health. An estimated 40% of Americans have medical debt with nearly half of those owing at least $2,500.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 22, 2023

The new book, Bridgebuilders , should be on the reading list of every public official, CEO, and civic leader. Furthermore, the outdated model that worked well at one time—identifying a problem and creating a program designed to solve it—is giving way to new, muti-sector approaches to create public value.” Eggers and Donald F.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 1, 2021

By: Kelsey Long, Project Policy Analyst for the Center for Vulnerable Populations in the Division of General and Internal Medicine at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital. V4V is good for the community, driving money into the local economy. is contributed to the local economy — an estimated $3.15 The program is simple.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Many boards have policies requiring the full board (or each member individually) to hit a fundraising goal and this worksheet helps get them organized and on a path to success. Certified public accountants (CPAs) and financial advisors have many wealthy clients. . “$50 helps us feed one child for a week.”). Cultivation.

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Candid

DECEMBER 10, 2021

public health system. A report from the Bipartisan Policy Center and a coalition of nine foundations and public health associations outlines the critical investments needed to modernize the U.S. public health system in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The report, Public Health Forward: Modernizing the U.S.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 3, 2020

When you reinforce your mission and publicly support the policies that impact your cause, it provides an additional platform to discuss your organization with potential supporters. Local CEOs. If local businesses are making decisions that may impact your mission, target them in your advocacy efforts. County or City Managers.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 12, 2023

While there are risks of accepting in-kind donations, those risks can be offset by creating firm policies and guidelines surrounding the in-kind donations your nonprofit will accept. Not all gifts are made equally, and you won’t be able to accept them all if you don’t create an in-kind donation policy. What are in-kind donations?

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EveryAction

JANUARY 11, 2023

Many organizations delayed their policy agenda-setting until they were certain which party would be in control of each chamber of Congress. They are demonstrating the confidence to speak on your issues and the passion to be very public about it. This means your organization has significant work to do to prepare for the new Congress.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 12, 2022

The private and public sectors can offer resources and build technology, but to scale in a meaningful way, these solutions need to take into account the nuances of local community needs. It’s twofold: It’s the policies we can set, but how we act upon those comes down to the local community level.”. says Jones.

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