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Digital Public Policy: New Priorities for Nonprofits

Philanthropy 2173

Photo by Kier in Sight on Unsplash Proud to say this article, " Digital Public Policy: New Priorities for Nonprofits " has just been published. Just as digital practices and public policy shape online expression and assembly, civil society also shape digital practices and policies.

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Nonprofit Public Policy Advocacy Academy

NC Nonprofit

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Leading Boldly Series Highlights Four Leaders Working Toward Equitable Society

NonProfit PRO

Profiles Philanthropic leaders USC Center on Philanthropy & Public Policy

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When Not To Lead

Ken Goldstein

Communities need to control the laws, institutions, and policies that are meant to serve them, but all too often fail (and fail by design). That includes local schools, public budgets (budgets are political documents), and the police. activism community leadership Nonprofit public policyTo be a successful blogger we are told, "Be authoritative! Demonstrate your expertise!"

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Guidelines and Sample Policy on Nonprofit Political Activity

Ken Goldstein

In these contentious political times, those of us in the social services field may feel the need to be more vocal about policies that effect our clients and our missions, while simultaneously facing pressure to "not rock the boat" or be controversial. To explain the law and put my board at ease, I have gone through several sources to put together the following guidelines and policy for engaging in political activity.

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The FCC is Coming After YOUR Nonprofit!

Ken Goldstein

Bottom line for nonprofits: If this proposal is accepted, and these rules go into effect, it could be much harder (and much more expensive) for us to communicate with the public about our missions and the good work we do. Remember, as nonprofits you have to be careful about endorsing particular candidates and parties, but you are allowed to inform, educate, and take part in public policy debates that effect your mission or your ability to do your work.

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[Podcast] Building Public Support with Strategic Communication Campaigns with Houda Elyazgi

The Charity CFO

Houda Elyazgi joins A Modern Nonprofit to talk about building integrated and strategic communication campaigns to help build momentum and get public support for your most important initiatives. How intentional is your nonprofit with your communication plans?

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Why Tennessee Needs a Statewide Nonprofit Association

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

In most states, a statewide nonprofit association provides holistic services to nonprofits, including services such as statewide public policy and advocacy support, training and technical assistance, and research. Here’s Why Tennessee Needs a Statewide Nonprofit Association.

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Why Voting Rights Should Matter to Nonprofits

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

Nonprofit leaders are in the trenches daily, wading through policies and personalities to provide support through the lens of equality and inclusion for those we are committed to serving. You can’t do public policy work in a silo. Join Momentum’s Public Policy Action Network.

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Mid-South Nonprofit Conference Announces Keynote Speaker

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

He is an award-winning social strategist, noted public speaker, & conflict mediator. The Conference + Catalyst are presented by Momentum Nonprofit Partners in partnership with the Institute for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership, Department of Public and Nonprofit Administration.

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Announcing the Mid-South Nonprofit Conference Speakers!

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

The Conference + Catalyst are presented by Momentum Nonprofit Partners in partnership with the Institute for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership, Department of Public and Nonprofit Administration. He is an award-winning social strategist, noted public speaker, & conflict mediator.

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Equity and Community Engagement Manager

Arizona State University

These individuals and communities have to a large degree been excluded from decision making where conservation policies are designed and advanced, which has had and continues to have a detrimental effect on many aspects of their lives.

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Don’t believe everything the AI tells you

Jeff Brooks

A retired public policy professor in the UK. If you use AI to write for you, be sure to fact check. Here’s an example of why AI’s knowledge is not trustworthy: Harvey McKinnon asked ChatGPT about the world’s top fundraising consultant authors.

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What Nonprofits Can Say About Local Elections

Non Profitvote

Traditionally less publicized, state and local elections often see turnout rates much lower and less representative of a given community when compared to midterm and presidential elections.

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Day in the Life of a Nonprofit Communicator – Nicole Gustafson

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

She earned her bachelor’s degree in Educational Ministries from Houghton College in 2008 and graduated from SUNY Empire State College with a Master of Arts in Social and Public Policy in December of 2020. Nicole Gustafson.

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Day in the Life of a Nonprofit Communicator – Elizabeth Leslie

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

Elizabeth Leslie is the Communications Manager for the League of Women Voters of California, a nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. Elizabeth Leslie and her daughter Payton who comes to vote with her in every election.

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Executive Director

Arizona State University

Recommends policies to the Board and/or assists the Board in the formation of policies for effective and economical operation of the Coalition. Ensures implementation of policies adopted by the Board. Maintains effective relationships with public and private funding partners.

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The Legislature at Halfway

MNA Association

Special thanks also to MNA’s 20-member volunteer Public Policy Advisory Council which offers direction and recommendations to our staff and board. They have helped shape and refine MNA’s public policy agenda which I encourage you to review.

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5 Ways to Use Your Smartphone for Social Good

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Many charities are dedicated to causes that are impacted by public policy. If your supporters aren’t able to financially commit by donating money, share the policies that your charity is advocating for. By Kaley Aposporos , Content Writer at GoFundMe Charity.

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More Than Just a Structure: The Myriad Impacts of Black Women’s Exclusion from Homeownership

NonProfit Quarterly

Given the rules, policies, and structures that define our housing market today, ownership and maintenance of a home requires seed wealth, which generally comes from intergenerational wealth transfers. Image Credit: Jakob Owens on unsplash.com.

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Weekly update from PND

Candid

Based on aggregated survey and research data from multiple sources in four categories—financial resources, human capital, governance and trust, and public policy and advocacy—the second edition of the Health of the U.S. A weekly update with the latest news from PND.

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22 Statistics About #GivingTuesday Donors Worldwide

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Research and public policy – 1%. Public media and communications – 0%. #GivingTuesday 2020 is December 1 and below are important data about GivingTuesday donors to help your nonprofit create a successful campaign.

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Why Funders Should Go Meta

Stanford Social Innovation Review

Perhaps some of your favored policies are indeed good ideas (e.g., To be sure, we’re not suggesting a hard-and-fast rule, and there are many reasons that a philanthropy might choose to focus more on direct services or on public policy. By Stuart Buck & Anna Harvey.

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Eliminating Biphobia Through Breath, Brotherhood, and the Arts

NonProfit Quarterly

I participated in a White House convening on bisexual public policy issues and co-convened the event in a subsequent year. That is why spaces like NH|NH, which use cultural resources to heal and shift conversations, are so important to those of us who publicly identify with bisexuality.

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Clean Energy Policy Analyst or Clean Energy Senior Policy Analyst

Arizona State University

Clean Energy Policy Analyst or Clean Energy Senior Policy Analyst. Clean Energy Policy Analyst or Clean Energy Senior Policy Analyst. Western Resource Advocates (WRA) is hiring a Policy or Senior Policy Analyst to join our Clean Energy Team in New Mexico. Experience or familiarity with public utility regulation, the energy industry, clean energy technologies, decarbonization strategies, climate policy, or related work.

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2023 Montana Legislature: Week One

MNA Association

In addition we will be monitoring proposed changes to the Montana Constitution in the context of the MNA Public Policy Agenda. MNA’s 2023 Policy Team: Executive Director Liz Moore. MNA Legislative Town Hall with Liz Moore and Policy Director Glenn Oppel.

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Digital & Social Media Specialist

Arizona State University

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Locked Out: The Myth of the Black Middle Class

NonProfit Quarterly

In sum, a myriad of embedded structures and policies continue to keep Black women from being on par with white middle-class families. In next week’s final installment of Locked Out, we’ll examine both private and public solutions to achieve an equitable housing economy for all.

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Is Community Engagement or Awareness Essential? Depends on Your Mission.

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

Over 70% of nonprofits working in Other Public Benefit Research or Advocacy; Environment and Animals; and Human Services, Housing, Food, and Jobs said community engagement was a high or essential priority for 2017 (left side of the graph). Issue awareness and advocacy goals aren’t nearly as important for foundations, associations, and nonprofits working in the arts or religion as they are for more issue-driven organizations that care more deeply about public policy decisions.

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HLTH 2022: Obstacles to Health Equity

NonProfit Quarterly

We’re not talking about the lack of funding for our public health system. Adimika Arthur, Founding Executive Director of HealthTech4Medicaid, then led a discussion of the ways that public policy and convening intersect with these issues.

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How Policy Is Building a Social Economy in South Korea

NonProfit Quarterly

Social Cooperatives Another category of cooperatives under the FAC is social cooperatives, which must register as nonprofits, dedicate at least 40 percent of all income to public benefits, and make no individual dividend distributions. Economic Justice Economic Policy Solidarity Economy

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Meet the New Global Tax Haven, the United States

NonProfit Quarterly

A report published this fall by the Institute for Policy Studies , authored by Kalena Thomhave and Chuck Collins, investigates one mechanism. Certain transactions should be publicly recorded, including those involving international bank accounts or the release of a will and testament” (25).

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BIPOC Leadership Challenges: 26 Tips To Increase Accessibility Across The Nonprofit Sector

Bloomerang

Review and update the organization’s policies and practices to ensure that they are fair and inclusive for all members of the community. Participate in public policy debates and advocacy efforts that affect underserved communities, and represent the interests and concerns of those communities.

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Six Threats to Organizational Transformation

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

Deleterious public policy will continue to threaten our communities’ well-being. In the wake of changing work culture, workforce shortages, and leadership transitions, change is inevitable. Is your Nonprofit organization ready?

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Clean Energy Program Director

Arizona State University

Our team of policy experts, scientists, economists, and attorneys has a 30-year history of working where decisions are made, sweating the details, creating evidence-based solutions, and holding decisionmakers accountable.

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Clean Energy Policy Advisor or Senior Policy Advisor – Colorado

Arizona State University

On This Page: Position description Posting last updated 51 minutes 14 seconds ago Western Resource Advocates (WRA) is hiring a Policy Advisor or Senior Policy Advisor to join our Clean Energy Team in Colorado. The Clean Energy Policy Advisor or Senior Policy Advisor will be responsible for developing and advancing equitable regulatory, legislative, and local policy solutions that move the region toward a clean energy economy and address climate change in Colorado.

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Bringing Community Centric Fundraising to Life

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

Upon obtaining her master’s degree in Public Policy Administration from the University of Missouri-St. Rachel D’Souza-Siebert. Guest Post by Rachel D’Souza-Siebert, MPPA.

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Your New Nonprofit Marketing Job? Take It Forward Tuesday

Getting Attention

Communications Operations Manager , Public Policy Institute of California (San Francisco, CA). Public Health Communications Manger , Canyon Ranch Institute (Tucson, AZ). Please post your open nonprofit marketing positions here. Communications Manager , Central Asia Institute (Bozeman, MT). Communications Manager , Grace Place for Children and Families (Naples, FL). Communications Manager , Out & Equal Workplace Advocates (San Francisco, CA).

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Funding And Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Mental Health

Bloomerang

The Anthem Foundation funds specific public health-related initiatives that address disparities and social determinants that can positively affect conditions identified through their signature Healthy Generations program, including behavioral health.

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Reading List: Strengthening Democracy Through Social Innovation

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By SSIR Editors Democracy is under threat in many parts of the world. Economic inequality has given rise to calls for a new economy in which the fruits of economic activity and power are shared more equally and democratically.

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Community Engagement & Events Intern

Arizona State University

C an d i d ates stu d ying any m ajor are encouraged to apply, ho w ever, individuals concentrating in nonprofit management, fundraising, m arketing, co mm unications, event management, public policy, or related fields are typically m ost s u cc e ssf u l.

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Mini observations on digital civil society as we're living it right now

Philanthropy 2173

I'm finding it difficult to focus and track time. From what I gather, so are many others. These are (simultaneously) problems of the fortunate, signs of grief, life-altering though not threatening, and opportunities.

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Leading Together for Systems Change

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By Sida Ly-Xiong After completing a leadership fellowship program for women of color, a program participant accepted a position as director of citizen engagement and education at a state public health agency in the United States.