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A Beginner’s Guide to Lobbying for Nonprofits

Blue Avocado

Article In Brief: The Problem: Nonprofits are not advocating for the issues that concern their mission and are therefore missing out on an opportunity to have a bigger impact. The Context: Nonprofits steer clear of lobbying for many reasons having to do with knowledge, experience, and stigma.

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501(c)(4)s: Political powerhouses or misunderstood nonprofits? 

Candid

It was debating the details of the IRS classification of nonprofits—especially those related to politics. As election season heats up, discussions of “political” nonprofits is likely to continue. But what makes a nonprofit “political,” anyway? What are 501(c)(4) nonprofit organizations?

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Advocacy Amplified: How Nonprofits Can Garner State Legislative Support for Their Causes

Blue Avocado

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

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Why and How Nonprofits Should Use Pinterest

Selfish Giving

But is your nonprofit right for Pinterest? Maybe your nonprofit helps needy kids and you have a pinboard called “happy moments” to capture all the great things you’re doing for and with kids. I’ve talked about the benefits of your nonprofit being easily found online. Ask yourself these questions.

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Important Considerations for Nonprofits When Applying for IRC 501(c)(3) Status: Part 1

Tech Soup

This is the first of a three-part blog series I have prepared pertaining to the Federal tax aspects of tax-exempt organizations, more commonly known as nonprofits. I spent the last 18 years of my career examining nonprofit organizations of different types. Tax Resources for Nonprofits. Charitable Organizations and the IRS.

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New! Develop and Expand Wireless Networks with Brocade Hardware

Tech Soup

These donated access points and controllers offer a number of benefits to your nonprofit, library, or foundation. Also: Brocade hardware can help address WiFi overload in high-use environments, like conference rooms, auditoriums, classrooms, and lobbies. For more information, see the Mobility RFS7000 datasheet.

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Grant Professionals as Advocates

Grant Professionals Association

A recent State of the Sector webinar on Advocacy in Nonprofit Organizations in my community led to reflection on how opportunities to be an advocate present themselves in my career as a grant professional. I came away with a fresh perspective on how grant professionals advocate for the causes, populations, and organizations they serve daily.

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