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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

Whether its through storytelling, volunteer initiatives, or social media, theyre intentional about creating meaningful connections. For instance, when it comes to advocacy campaigns, engaged volunteers can increase visibility through social media shares, participating in rallies, or lobbying efforts.

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The State of DAFs in 2025: Updates on Donor-Advised Funds

Get Fully Funded

These organizations have spent millions lobbying against DAF reform aimed at helping nonprofits receive more DAF funding. Advertise them on your website, donation page, social media, and other donor communications to spread the word. Additionally, its the DAF sponsors who are advocating against the proposed reform.

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Primary School Fundraising Ideas for Every Season | Big Fundraising Ideas

Big Fundraising Ideas

Marketing tip: Provide updates on social media, showing the runners training progress or the students practicelaps. Printer Cartridges & Electronics: Arrange a collection box for used cartridges or small electronics in the school lobby. Post photos or short videos on social media with a donationlink.

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The 2024 Election: A Grant Writer’s Post Mortem

Seliger + Associates Grant Writing

It seems that during almost every election, the media tells us some version of “this is most important election of our lifetime.” In early 1981, I went to Washington DC for a NAHRO (National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials) conference and some lobbying on the Hill.

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How nonprofits can engage in policy advocacy now 

Candid

They fear alienating supporters, drawing the ire of social media trolls, and jeopardizing their 501(c)(3) status. 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.

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Live Blogging from Cause Marketing Forum – Day 2

Selfish Giving

My favorite speaker of the day was Kami Watson Huyse , President of Zoetica , who presented on best practices in cause-related social media. So whether it was listening to presenters in the main ballroom or networking in the lobby, we had some much needed elbow room. You can find her slides here. Oh, and I thought the food was great!