Tech and Advocacy

Posted by on Mar 31, 2017

Progressive nonprofits are using digital platforms to advocate and fundraise in the Trump era: https://www.fastcompany.com/3069224/how-the-aclu-is-evolving-to-fight-trump-in-streets-not-just-the-court https://www.fastcompany.com/3069132/this-tech-platform-is-the-backbone-of-the-anti-trump-organizing-efforts

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Government Contracts

Posted by on Mar 31, 2017

Nonprofit government contracts can be a blessing and a curse—here are five ways to improve the process in my NPQ newswire: https://nonprofitquarterly.org/2017/03/31/5-ways-fix-dysfunctional-government-contracting/?utm_source=Daily+Newswire&utm_campaign=059bfbb9d8-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_03_30&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_94063a1d17-059bfbb9d8-12442753

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Fundraising in the Trump Era

Posted by on Mar 30, 2017

How should grassroots and other nonprofit organizations think about their fundraising over the next four years? What changes should they make? What should stay the same?  http://www.grassrootsfundraising.org/2017/03/how-do-we-fundraise-now/

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PND Connections

Posted by on Mar 30, 2017

Good stuff from the Foundation Center—check out the commentary section on the importance of funders investing in social change and public policy: http://foundationcenter.hosted.strongview.com/t/gffbbFIyQAI08WuEaaETJqFAFtaaaaETJqBMN–H5aaEaETJq?o=6@w-vBy7&Y=qVwm35pVugfi%259vxWhbqjgVq.ijo&k=gfmwtDffkqVs%25z5ngXlgtWfg.sZy&g=H7p&s=&w=%23

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Philanthropy and Resistance

Posted by on Mar 30, 2017

The National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy on how philanthropy can come together, with the help of “rage fundraising,” to support the “resistance:” http://us6.campaign-archive1.com/?u=44c775c8fb&id=45181dbb37&e=6137eb29e1

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Nonprofit Advocacy Matters

Posted by on Mar 30, 2017

Two timely examples on the state and local level of important nonprofit advocacy: Advocacy groups will convene to educate community on Trump Administration’s proposed budget cuts Straight to the Hoop: HB2 Set for Repeal but Advocates Want More...

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Doing Media Right

Posted by on Mar 29, 2017

Knowing how to deal with the news media is critical to effective nonprofit advocacy & constituency-building—some tips: http://www.nonprofitmarketingguide.com/blog/2017/03/29/5-things-reporters-really-want-from-pr-specialists/

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The Future of News

Posted by on Mar 28, 2017

Nonprofit online newsrooms are the future of American journalism—and big foundations are recognizing that:  https://www.poynter.org/2017/1456/453640/

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DAF’s

Posted by on Mar 28, 2017

Nonprofit Quarterly takes a really helpful and thorough look at a big trend in philanthropy—Donor Advised Funds: https://nonprofitquarterly.org/2017/03/28/donor-advised-funds-philanthropic-black-box/?utm_source=Daily+Newswire&utm_campaign=9a1d83bdfd-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_03_28&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_94063a1d17-9a1d83bdfd-12442753

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Tackling the Fundamental Problem

Posted by on Mar 27, 2017

One of LA’s premiere foundations has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing systemic inequity in the region:  http://philanthropynewsdigest.org/news/weingart-foundation-reaffirms-equity-fairness-focus-for-fy2018

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