Find out if they were successful in securing the needed 1.5 million. And to learn the 9 invaluable lessons of being a first-time advocate.
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Lobbying and advocacy misunderstood.

Advocacy, lobbying, and political activity by nonprofits often are misunderstood. There is a confusion about what is forbidden by the IRS and what activities might even be recommended for the organization. This outline defines the terms and the legal limits for nonprofit organizations.

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An expectation for engaged leadership.

Board members - as influential community leaders - can help increase the likelihood of your nonprofit’s success by engaging in advocacy. Being an advocate is directly connected to each board member’s fundamental responsibility to champion the organization’s work - to stand for your mission.

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A real story about advocacy and nine lessons learned. Were they successful?

I live in a community where we know each other by name, use Twitter to locate lost pets, and shovel each other’s sidewalks after storms. I am passionate about my community so I serve on a nonprofit board that is devoted to supporting small business and community development.

When our board sat down to discuss upcoming priorities, we knew that expanded mass transit was at the top of our list. We needed 1.5 million dollars to fund a bus line that had the potential to unite our section of the city and make a substantial difference in the life of our small businesses. We set out on our first advocacy project as a board, and we were understandably nervous.

Read more to find out if they were successful in securing the needed $1.5 million… and to learn the nine invaluable lessons of being an advocate for the first time.

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STARTS TOMORROW!

Leadership Certificate for Nonprofit Board Chairs

Thursdays, July 14-28 | 2:00 - 3:30 pm ET

You’re already a proven leader; that’s why your board elected you board chair. By the end of this program, you will have earned your Leadership Certificate for Nonprofit Board Chairs and feel energized and better prepared to lead your board and help your organization achieve its mission.

Members $399 | Register now.

 

THIS MONTH'S WEBINARS!

Leveraging Advocacy and Social Media Topics

July 20th & 27th | 3:00 - 4:00 pm ET

Webinar 201 - July 20th
Advocacy Is Not a Four-Letter Word: Leveraging Board Advocates for Impact
Members $0 | Nonmembers $75

Webinar 101 - July 27th
Moving Social Media into the Boardroom
Members $0 | Nonmembers $35

 


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