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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 advocacy: 5 strategies for successful campaigns

Bonterra

What’s the difference between advocacy and lobbying? All lobbying is advocacy, but not all advocacy is lobbying. Lobbying refers specifically to efforts that influence legislation, such as asking a policymaker to vote a certain way.

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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).

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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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Primary School Fundraising Ideas for Every Season | Big Fundraising Ideas

Big Fundraising Ideas

Youll find practical tips on planning, organizing, and engaging the community, all designed to help your school meet its goals while keeping the excitement high. On the one hand, you want to spark enthusiasm, creativity, and community spirit; on the other, you have financial goals and deadlines to meet.

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Nonprofit vs. not-for-profit: Definitions and differences

Bonterra

Limit its documented goals to one or more charitable purposes. Where nonprofits serve the public good, often with a charitable goal, not-for-profits focus on benefiting a smaller group or member base. Not-for-profits Not-for-profits typically have more localized goals centered around their community or member base.

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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.