Blue Avocado

JULY 17, 2023

In our latest article, the author shares eleven insightful strategies to help your nonprofit effectively lobby legislators and make a tangible difference. Do you feel like your nonprofit is continually facing uphill battles when it comes to legislative advocacy? You're not alone.

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Candid

AUGUST 7, 2024

As a 2023 Independent Sector study noted, only 31% of nonprofits surveyed in 2022 reported engaging in advocacy or lobbying or both in the last five years, and only 25% reported ever lobbying, down from 74% in 2000. Most nonprofits make the same choice. Most nonprofits make the same choice.

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Gail Perry Group

MARCH 13, 2025

But lets be clearthis is not about lobbying. Building Friendly Relationships with Government Officials: A Smart Strategy for Nonprofits [link] You might not realize it, but your local, state, and federal government officials can be some of your best allies. Yes, really. Why would my state senator want to hear from me? Send them good press.

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The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 28, 2024

That report found a substantial decrease in nonprofit advocacy and lobbying in the United States since 2000. The 78-page report provides insight into how nonprofit leaders view their role in public policy advocacy and engagement. said via a statement. “It

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GiveSmart

JANUARY 21, 2025

Some examples of unique venue options that donors or leaders in your community can use to make their next event memorable are: Museums after hours Libraries for luncheons Breweries for retirement parties or birthdays Lobbies for talks or workshops Golden Mulligan $$ A mulligan is a purchased re-hit for a shank.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

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. . There are three core benefits of union membership: . Unions negotiate with employers for better employee wages and benefits. .

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Selfish Giving

JUNE 3, 2011

So whether it was listening to presenters in the main ballroom or networking in the lobby, we had some much needed elbow room. I made an extra effort to stay in the main ballroom and listen instead of drifting out to the lobby area to chat. There was lots of space in this hotel—the largest Hyatt in the world, I was told.

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Community Boost

APRIL 17, 2025

Having a clear mission is great but it’s people who make the impact happen. Community engagement is how a nonprofit can grow, rally support, and create lasting change. And its not just about fundraising, its about building real relationships and inspiring people to take action. What is Community Engagement?

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 24, 2025

These organizations have spent millions lobbying against DAF reform aimed at helping nonprofits receive more DAF funding. Nonprofit takeaway: Though DAFs are facing some legal debate, no new regulations have been put in place yet and nonprofits remain unaffected. What These Updates Mean for Your Nonprofit 1.

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The Fundraiser Coach

MAY 29, 2024

If you've been concluding major donor tours in the lobby or other public or semi-public space (near a donor wall, for instance) consider a shift to a space that allows a pause and allows the tour experience to resonate. The tour would take over an hour. The tour plan was solid. Here were my suggestions to make it more strategic.

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Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

After many years of lobbying and hard work, the GSA was passed, enabling all parties to help people. Six best practices for small ways your nonprofit can lead great change. Growing out of a single event, Nourish LA now provides a free bag of groceries to any person who shows up at our weekly distribution sites.

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Selfish Giving

APRIL 18, 2011

But the idea could work at a bank, health club, the lobby of a skyscraper or where gym equipment is sold. This promotion runs right through marathon Monday so lace up your shoes and head to Newbury Street! What’s great about this cause marketing promotion is that anyone can do it. The hospital has its own marathon day promotion.

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Candid

APRIL 7, 2022

At a recent NDBN Lobby Day on Capitol Hill, White was scheduled to meet with Congressional staffers, along with Goldblum. “But we need to challenge ourselves to ensure that we’re equitably serving all the communities that make up NDBN. That takes ongoing learning, which Candid is helping us with, and ongoing action.”

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Selfish Giving

JANUARY 3, 2012

Just don’t pin a picture of the new lobby area of your school. One site I’m committed to spending more time on in the new year is the virtual pinboard Pinterest. It’s easy to use, powerfully visual, populated with cause marketing-loving women and growing like crazy. 4,000 percent in six months! That's growth!

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DoJiggy

JUNE 18, 2024

They are restricted in their lobbying activities and are prohibited from political campaign activities. While donations to 501(c)(4) organizations are not tax-deductible, these nonprofits can raise funds through membership fees, events, and political lobbying efforts. What Are the Different Types of Nonprofit Organizations?

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The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Husock does offer a caveat regarding lobbying activities. As a rule, independent think tanks do not take formal policy positions as an organization, in part because of restrictions, in the United States at least, on lobbying on the part of nonprofit tax-exempt organizations,” Husock wrote.

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Selfish Giving

APRIL 29, 2020

For example, just plug in, oh, I don't know.how about Hobby Lobby. We had a great first Social Impact Book Club meeting last week! Now we're on to the second book and you get to pick it! Just head over to our Facebook group (join the group if you haven't already) and vote on the next book. You have three choices. Responding to COVID-19 1.

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Selfish Giving

MAY 3, 2016

Lobbying for Good - Mary Kay Partners with the Texas Council on Family Violence to Help End Domestic Violence. One of those programs is Lobbying for Good, when sales people lobby their state legislatures for legislation and funding for violence prevention programs. The business benefits of Don't Look Away. "If

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Then, set up booths in your lobby or a common gathering area so your members can peruse goods for sale before or after a Sunday service. Switch up how you tell your members about fundraisers. It helps prevent donor fatigue and wariness about how the money you raise is used. Worse, it could make members skeptical about giving at all.

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HSF House

AUGUST 19, 2024

I got a peach iced tea and a chocolate croissant and sat with a couple fellows until it was time to head to the lobby of our apartment to meet up with the group to commute to the law firm. I was done around 7:35am to gather my laptop and other essentials for the day and head to a café down the street. Overall, it was a great day!!

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 18, 2011

This information can then be used both in your organization's lobbying efforts and to empower your donor-base. During the online event, Azavea' s Abby Fretz will explain what the Cicero API is and how it can match a constituent database to legislative districts, school districts, and more.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 3, 2009

I’m thrilled that I’ve successfully navigated the Russian interface here in the hotel lobby to be able to log in and post on my blog! It’s 10:00 am here in Moscow. I’m sure my family is asleep back home (where it’s about 2 am!). Believe me, it’s very different than it is for most of the rest of us!

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Big Fundraising Ideas

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

This guide offers various creative ideas tailored to each season, from spring fairs to festive holiday activities. 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. Raising money for a primary school is a balancing act.

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Critical Fundraising

MARCH 7, 2023

Lobby for training to be put in place if it is not provided. Lobby organisations at Levels 1 and 2 to make relevant structural changes. Lobby organisations at Levels 1 and 2 to make relevant structural changes. As part of this paper, Rogare has devised its own ‘model’ code of conduct that other organisations can use or adapt.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 15, 2009

Unless your nonprofit or library is also running a power plant, I suspect you can do little other than lobbying your representatives to affect number 1; however, you have it within your power (pun intended) to reduce your energy use. Lower the amount of electricity we consume. read more.

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Blue Avocado

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Similarly, involvement in lobbying activities by private foundations is also limited. Tax compliance through Form 990-PF is about more than just appeasing the IRS — it significantly impacts your nonprofit’s reputation and standing among the public. Involvement in political campaign activities by private foundations is limited.

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Sharpshooter Communications

AUGUST 13, 2021

To be tax-exempt under section 501c3 of the Internal Revenue Code, an organization must be organized and operated exclusively for exempt purposes set forth in section 501c3 and none of its earning may inure to any private shareholder or individual. In addition, it may not be an action organization. Like a free clinic that doesn’t have an endowment.

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Blue Avocado

JULY 16, 2024

Some organizations spend millions of dollars on outside consultants to develop and publicize their values — you may see them in fancy plaques or posters in the lobbies of their buildings and emblazoned on company literature. Improve how your nonprofit evaluates, recognizes, and motivates its employees. How often should they be done?

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Grant Professionals Association

MARCH 28, 2024

I began my participation in the advocacy webinar with the perception that I do not participate in advocacy work because I am not holding a sign in front of a government building or lobbying for change with lawmakers, but I ended it realizing that I engage in advocacy every day.

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Gail Perry Group

MARCH 13, 2025

But lets be clearthis is not about lobbying. They are unsure about rules around lobbying and advocacy. And most importantly, exactly who should you reach out to? And what approach should you take? By all means, now is the time to be connecting with your government officials. Yes, really. Our Personal Perspective. you might wonder.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 28, 2012

Also: Brocade hardware can help address WiFi overload in high-use environments, like conference rooms, auditoriums, classrooms, and lobbies. When large numbers of devices try to simultaneously access your WiFi, Brocade’s tools monitor each session over the network, and adjust the network as needed to keep it running smoothly.

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Tech Soup

JULY 21, 2014

The highlights are an absolute ban on the smallest amounts of each inurement and political campaign intervention, and prohibitions on more than insubstantial private benefit or legislative lobbying. It turned out to be a very interesting area to be involved in and is still of great interest to me. So, let’s get on to the topic at hand.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 8, 2022

For most of us, fundraising isn’t something that comes naturally, especially a straight request for donations. Asking for money, can be uncomfortable, right? We all grew up learning that it wasn’t polite to talk about money and it definitely wasn’t right to ask your friends and family for handouts. It takes commitment, guts, and a great story.

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The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 7, 2024

lobbying), and may engage in limited electioneering or political activity. For example, the Section 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor may require guarantees that the funds disbursed are not used for lobbying. with a related organization), as discussed further below. Contributions to Section 501(c)(4) organizations are not tax deductible.

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Grant Writer Team

JANUARY 25, 2024

They might consider this lobbying! You want them to find your statistics interesting, accurate, from reliable sources, and relevant to the topic. Keep it Clear, Concise, and Honest: Don’t waste time and space repeating and repeating the same old information — blah, blah, and more blah. Be honest, above all. But, be careful!

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Tech Soup

MAY 19, 2014

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) just came out with a new ruling on who will control the Internet and prosper from it - and who will not. It’s part of the famous net neutrality debate. Net neutrality is simply the idea that Internet service providers (ISPs) should treat all data that travels over their networks equally.

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Candid

JULY 8, 2024

One reason is that, unlike 501(c)(3) organizations, 501(c)(4) organizations have unlimited lobbying capacity. Without the support of a community that is actively engaged in these issues year-round, it would have been difficult to make such a successful pivot.

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