legislative
Legislative Terms 101
While vocabulary may differ slightly between different state legislatures, we’ve put together a brief glossary of frequently-used terms in public...
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Find Zen Through Nonprofit Technology Tools
In the fast-moving nonprofit world, finding any peace can be challenging, but it’s not out of reach with the right nonprofit technology tools.
Alex Schettine
Mar 15, 2016
grassroots
3 Ways Nonprofit Organizations Can Build Social Capital
Nonprofits and associations, particularly those organizations with strong grassroots needs, should focus on building social capital for greater...
Cleo Dan
Mar 10, 2016
Ways to Engage Your Membership for Stronger Grassroots Advocacy
Ways to Engage Your Membership for Stronger Grassroots Advocacy Happy Friday everyone! Let’s kick off the weekend with this list of ways to further...
Cleo Dan
Mar 5, 2016
advocacy
Why Public Charities Should Take the 501(h) Election [Part 2]
While the process of taking the 501(h) election to allow your nonprofit to lobby might seem confusing, it is actually quite simple.
Abby Curcio
Mar 2, 2016
lobbying
Why Your Nonprofit Should Lobby Lawmakers [Part 1]
Despite a widespread misconception, both state and federal law permits almost all organizations to participate in nonprofit lobbying.
Abby Curcio
Mar 1, 2016
email
How to Increase Your Grassroots Advocacy Email Open-Rates
Subject lines are extremely easy to change and make a huge difference in increasing advocacy open-rates.
Nick Howe
Feb 27, 2016
muster
Update: New Muster Software Features
At Muster, we’re passionate about building the newest digital advocacy tools to bridge the gap between policymakers and organizations and...
Cleo Dan
Feb 22, 2016
lobbying
Guest Blog: An Inside Look at the State Legislative Process with a Government Relations Professional
Trey Davis, a lobbyist for the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation, explains the legislative process in the Virginia General Assembly.
Trey Davis
Feb 5, 2016
outreach
4 Reasons Nonprofit Donors Stop Donating
Why nonprofit donors stop donating: 1) Insufficient funds 2) Competing nonprofits 3) Inadequate nonprofit communications 4) Lack of Transparency
Jessica Evans
Feb 2, 2016
analytics
What Does Big Data Have to Do With Association Analytics?
Do you pay attention to metrics like email open rates? Do you know who your most active members are? Who is advocating and who is listening?
Max Schick
Jan 26, 2016
Nonprofit Tips: Engaging Membership in Advocacy with Visuals
We put together a list of useful websites for nonprofits and associations that offer free, public domain images!
Cleo Dan
Jan 21, 2016
Guest Blog: Empowering Membership to Take Action on the James River’s Behalf
The Development Associate with the JRA guest blogs, sharing insight as to how digital advocacy helps nonprofits organization achieve their mission.
Cleo Dan
Jan 18, 2016
digital
3 Time Saving Tips for Nonprofit Leaders
How can Nonprofit Executive Directors be more effective? Below are a few tips our political advocacy specialists have curated to help Executive...
Joe Manriquez
Jan 14, 2016
digital
Social Media 101 for Nonprofit & Association Leaders
The four main social media platforms that your association should be utilizing are: Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.
Cleo Dan
Jan 12, 2016
associations
2 Tips for Association Execs from an Association Executive Director
Bob Ramsey, CAE, Executive Director for the Virginia College of Emergency Physicians, guest blogs today, providing insight into the association world...
Cleo Dan
Jan 9, 2016
advocacy
Attracting and Retaining Millennial Membership
Before you know it your association is going to rely on millennial membership. Before it's too late learn how to attract and retain millennials to...
Cleo Dan
Nov 13, 2015
engagement
How Engaging Members Drives Meaningful Advocacy
How Engaging Members Drives Meaningful Advocacy No matter the staff size, budget or interstate reach, every association seeks to keep its membership...
Cleo Dan
Sep 30, 2015
advocacysoftware
Is my organization allowed to lobby? Rules for 501c (3) and 501c (6)
Understand the rules for lobbying around your 501c(3) or 501c(6) nonprofit organization and the differences between direct and grassroots lobbying.
Cleo Dan
Aug 26, 2015
advocacysoftware
4 Reasons Online Advocacy Improves Your Approach to Influencing Public Policy
Four reasons why using an online advocacy service can improve your method to approaching advocacy and net greater legislative results
Cleo Dan
Jul 22, 2015
advocacysoftware
The Case for Advocacy Software to Strengthen a Lobbying Team
We Have Lobbyists, Should We Still Use Advocacy Software?” The internet, smart phones, and emerging social media channels are all influencing how...
Cleo Dan
Jul 9, 2015
grassroots
Why Is Empowering Your Association's Membership for Advocacy So Important?
Wisdom for Associations Looking to Grow Grassroots Advocacy “The whole is greater than the sum of its parts” -AristotleYou’re probably wondering why...
Cleo Dan
Jun 29, 2015
5 Factors to Consider Before Choosing Advocacy Software
Discover how to find the right advocacy software that will deliver on your grassroots engagement and political advocacy goals while not breaking the...
Corey Vaughn
Jun 22, 2015
advocacy
3 Steps to Successful Membership-Driven Advocacy in 2024
Learn to create successful membership-driven advocacy in 2024 with these 3 essential steps. Start empowering your association members and making an...
Corey Vaughn
Jun 15, 2015
nonprofits
7 Ways to Get the Most Out of Association Conferences
Association executives, directors and other stakeholders gather at national conferences every year to learn about available software products.
Cleo Dan
May 13, 2015