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What is a 501(c)(19) and How Do They Benefit Our Veterans?

Grant Writer Team

Armed Forces are highly trained in logistics, engineering, and crisis management. However, their impact extends far beyond supporting veterans, as they provide vital assistance to entire communities by mobilizing trained veteran volunteers in fields such as logistics, emergency response, and more during disasters.

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How nonprofits can engage in policy advocacy now 

Candid

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. Most nonprofits make the same choice.

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Unions and their role in the social sector

Candid

Unions offer their members professional development and training opportunities. Unions award grants. To accomplish these goals, unions involve themselves in the political process by lobbying the government, participating in campaigns, and donating to candidates. million on lobbying. . Unions are 501(c)(5)s.

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Grant Professionals as Advocates

Grant Professionals Association

For the reviewers and trustees who will determine whether the grant is awarded, our presentation of the case for support is the first and last word they will hear (read) on the specific case we are making for the proposed program or project.

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