Email is still one of the most effective forms of nonprofit marketing—if done right email campaigns can deliver high ROI, and create a list of followers — donors and supporters in advocacy — organically: http://www.volunteerhub.com/blog/nonprofit-marketing-email-campaign/
Funding Advocacy
Great advice for convincing foundations to support your nonprofit’s advocacy—But even better advice is to call me! https://advocacycollaborative.com/uncategorized/3-keys-unlocking-foundation-funding-advocacy/
In Defense of “Dark Money”
A good case for continuing to protect the confidentiality of grassroots donors to controversial advocacy nonprofits: http://prospect.org/article/defense-dark-money
Nonprofit Advocacy & Legislation
Nonprofit advocates can draft a legislative solution to a social problem to take some control over the political process—a bill can frame an issue and rally supporters and donors, and even small nonprofits can find legislative drafting support from consultants like me and other resources; many nonprofit advocates are skilled at lobbying (which is legal in moderation) and others can learn: ...
The “Whole Brain Approach”
Use data AND stories to fundraise and advocate for your nonprofit’s cause: http://www.thenonprofittimes.com/news-articles/combining-stories-data-better-prove-impact/
Strategic Planning? Gag Me!
My monthly missive for August: http://mailchi.mp/a27ac85b920b/test?e=4e2c209db9
