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​A nonprofit Swiss Army knife: How fiscal sponsorship works to help advance shared goals

Candid

Fiscal sponsorships also enable existing nonprofits to collaborate by pooling and administering funds toward a shared goal. This, at scale, might begin to address the imbalance of power over policy between the nonprofit sector and the corporate sector, which pours immense resources into lobbying for their business interests.

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Nonprofit Leaders Lobby To Get Earmark Ban Lifted

The NonProfit Times

In a letter to his colleagues, Cole said the changes would “ensure projects are consistent with the community development goals of the federal program.” The post Nonprofit Leaders Lobby To Get Earmark Ban Lifted appeared first on The NonProfit Times. Most federal funding also comes from bills originating in the House.

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NPO Leaders Walking An Advocacy Tightrope

The NonProfit Times

That report found a substantial decrease in nonprofit advocacy and lobbying in the United States since 2000. The Pursuit of Influence follows Independent Sector’s 2023 report, The Retreat of Influence , which filled a 20-year gap in nationally representative data on whether and how nonprofits advocate around public policy.

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30 Best Silent Auction Ideas That Don’t Cost A Dime

GiveSmart

This guide covers tips on understanding your donors, key questions to consider before your auction, data-informed goal planning, and more. From low-cost items with broad appeal to exclusive, high-value experiences that captivate major donors, you can craft an auction that not only meets but exceeds fundraising goals.

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Crafting Effective Tours with a Major Gifts Strategy

The Fundraiser Coach

Align impact with donor values or corporate social responsibility ideals Since the food bank doesn't fit neatly into the usual funding goals of this company, I agreed this was an important opportunity (but the "one bite at the apple" moved the team into a scarcity mindset). Here were my suggestions to make it more strategic.

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Unions and their role in the social sector

Candid

To accomplish these goals, unions involve themselves in the political process by lobbying the government, participating in campaigns, and donating to candidates. million on lobbying. . In 2020, unions spent $8 million on political campaigns and another $49.2

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Why Community is Key to Nonprofit Marketing Success

Community Boost

For instance, when it comes to advocacy campaigns, engaged volunteers can increase visibility through social media shares, participating in rallies, or lobbying efforts. Set Goals That Actually Work A great way to measure progress is by using SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound).