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How nonprofits can engage in policy advocacy now 

Candid

Discussing budgets and policy was uncomfortable for the partner—and not something her nonprofit typically does. Despite working in diverse geographies and issue areas—from environmental justice to workforce development, arts education to grief support—these nonprofits share similar concerns about the risk of engaging in policy advocacy.

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NPO Leaders Walking An Advocacy Tightrope

The NonProfit Times

The 78-page report provides insight into how nonprofit leaders view their role in public policy advocacy and engagement. The Pursuit of Influence follows Independent Sector’s 2023 report, The Retreat of Influence , which filled a 20-year gap in nationally representative data on whether and how nonprofits advocate around public policy.

Policy 82
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Nonprofit Board Member Onboarding: 12 Things to Cover

Qgiv

In addition, you may find it helpful to use the Nonprofit.Courses’ guide to nonprofit board training as a resource to further improve your onboarding work. That level of knowledge builds over time with ongoing training at board meetings, through tours, at events, and by other means. Let’s begin. Your Mission.

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Measure What You Value: Designing a Values-based Performance Appraisal System

Blue Avocado

Some organizations spend millions of dollars on outside consultants to develop and publicize their values — you may see them in fancy plaques or posters in the lobbies of their buildings and emblazoned on company literature. It will also be important to train your managers on the new system.

Goals 73
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The great restructure: Gender inequity culture in the nonprofit sector

Candid

Gender equality should be a core value integrated into every aspect of a nonprofit organization: operations, programs, policies, advocacy, partnerships, communications, etc. Training Does your nonprofit provide gender equity training or a budget for this training? Who is deciding the make-up?