Advocacy in Action

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.

The stability of the nonprofit community in the midst and aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic is in doubt. One advocacy technique gaining favor is the well-planned virtual news conference.

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, enacted in late December, cuts taxes on corporations and wealthier taxpayers while imposing new taxes on tax-exempt organizations, including charities and houses of worship.

It is the law of the land – and good for the nonprofit community and those we serve – that charitable nonprofits must remain nonpartisan. There is both safety and power in that limitation.

A challenge in Massachusetts points up the need for many voices – nonprofits and funders alike – to stand up for their missions and speak out in opposition to efforts to divert resources away from mission.

Filing comments on proposed regulations can be as simple as pushing a button to send an email to a government agency.

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