To demonstrate how common nonprofit advocacy is – and how effective it can be in advancing missions, improving lives, and strengthening communities – each edition of our free e-newsletter, The Nonprofit Champion, concludes with a current example of “Advocacy in Action.”
So you may be inspired by everyday advocacy by nonprofits across the country, this page provides links to those stories – with the most recent stories posted at the top, flowing backward in reverse chronological order.
While the adage “good things come to those who wait” may work in some instances, nonprofit advocates know that the time to promote investment of ARPA resources in the work of charitable organizations is now.
Unless nonprofits act now, the opportunities presented by the ARPA funds will pass them by.
State and local politicians need to be reminded that a) charitable nonprofits have performed above and beyond the call of duty during the pandemic, and b) charitable nonprofits are still hurting.
When policymakers cite a statistic about nonprofit reach or impact, that’s when you know they are paying attention.
The Supreme Court considered two cases that could impact charitable nonprofits. We filed an amicus curiae brief to alert the Court to potential significant harm to the work of nonprofits.
Nonprofits led outreach efforts for the 2020 Census to ensure every person was counted because every person counts.
Nonprofits know the value of getting to know policymakers once they take office. But what about getting ahead of changes to promote sound policies and working relationships?
When communicating with the President of the United States and leaders of the U.S. Congress, prudence requires making one’s case with data and clarity.
Congress has very little time to enact much-needed COVID relief before millions suffer immediate harm.
The classic letter to the editor can be thought-provoking to readers. When it includes a call to action and is reposted to reach targeted audiences, we can see a gem of advocacy in action.
