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If you're a local nonprofit, you need to watch this webinar that the Council of Agency Executives recently did on advocacy, which covers the 1115 Medicaid Waiver that was just approved. This new waiver will bring $6B in new dollars to improve the medicaid system and will impact many organizations in our community: - 20 minutes in: 1115 Medicaid Waiver overview - 24 minutes in: Overview of what is and what's not permitted in nonprofit advocacy - 39 minutes in: 2023-24 advocacy agenda COAE recently approved and learn about biggest issues affecting nonprofits today. #rochesterny #nonprofit #advocacy https://lnkd.in/e_rDbRgU

This week, 400+ YMCA Advocates from across the country gathered for National Advocacy Days in Washington, DC, to meet with members of Congress and share their stories of impact. You can add your voice by taking action in this campaign! These Y leaders urged Congress to take action on the Y's top legislative priorities for 2024 by working to: 1) Help working families access child care by approving the highest level of funding possible for the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG). 2) Improve the nation's health by supporting the highest level of funding possible for CDC's National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion.  3) Support nonprofits and civil society by cosponsoring the Charitable Act to create a universal charitable deduction and increase charitable giving. 4) Increase access to essential services in rural areas by cosponsoring the Investing in Rural America Act, which would provide resources for building and renovating facilities such as child care centers and hospitals.

Let’s celebrate the Young Women of Color Health Advocacy Coalition (YWCHAC). YWCHAC is a coalition for and made up of young women of color, created to foster development of the organizational and advocacy skills necessary to help change the climate and policies in which decisions about them are being made. #SEEDimpact #nonprofitconsulting #nonprofitschanginglives #nonprofit #theoryofchange #nonprofitevaluation #hardtomeasureoutcomes #quantifylifechangingresults #SELevaluation #philanthropy #measuringwholechilddevelopment YWCHAC

This week, over 400 YMCA Advocates from across the country are gathering for National Advocacy Days in Washington, D.C., to meet with members of Congress and share their stories of impact. Add your voice by taking action today! Y advocates are asking Congress to help the Y strengthen community by working to: 1️⃣ Help working families access child care by approving the highest level of funding possible for the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG). 2️⃣ Improve the nation's health by supporting the highest level of funding possible for CDC's National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. 3️⃣ Support nonprofits and civil society by cosponsoring the Charitable Act to create a universal charitable deduction and increase charitable giving. 4️⃣ Increase access to essential services in rural areas by cosponsoring the Investing in Rural America Act, which would provide resources for building and renovating facilities such as child care centers and hospitals. Take action today: Urge them to work with the Y in 2024 on our mission to strengthen communities!

Fact-based, solutions-oriented, lived-expertise— These are all common terms used to examine advocacy work and the organizations that lead it. They are also all terms that define CCC’s work. For nearly eight decades, we have pushed forward solutions that combat inequities and improve child and family well-being. Though sometimes advocacy can feel overwhelming and complicated, CCC’s unique capacity to find real solutions using data and research, while engaging community voices, makes our advocacy truly actionable. The pathway for advocacy is often long, but we are steadfast in our commitment to making the city a better place for children to live. In a few weeks, on May 7th, we will honor some of our great allies while reflecting on past work and what’s to come at our annual spring gala. This gala is one of the main ways we raise funds to keep our critical work going and likewise celebrates a community that cares deeply about children. As an independent, nonpartisan organization, our ability to advance the well-being of children relies on passionate supporters who share our vision. We have a proven track record of successes that we build on year after year, moving the goalpost, but we need you to make it happen. Join us as champions of our advocacy: https://lnkd.in/e-a5ce5b #Advocacy #MakeADifference #ChildAdvocacy #NYC #NewYorkCity #ChangeInAction #MoMA #Gala

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📣 Calling all 501(c)(3)s! Don't miss this invaluable workshop on Nonpartisan Advocacy, brought to you by Bolder Advocacy and sponsored by The California Endowment. 🌟 In a political landscape where every voice matters, it's crucial for public charities to understand their role in nonpartisan advocacy. Join us virtually May 9 at 9:30 am PDT for a comprehensive exploration of how 501(c)(3)s can effectively educate and advocate while maintaining their nonpartisan status. Led by Bolder Advocacy, a program of Alliance for Justice, and facilitated by Sarah Efthymiou, this workshop will equip you with the knowledge and tools to navigate nonpartisan advocacy with confidence. Key takeaways include: ✅ Advocating for your issues during election years ✅ Educating the public through candidate forums and questionnaires ✅ Objectively responding to candidate statements ✅ Conducting nonpartisan voter registration and get-out-the-vote efforts legally ✅ Safely supporting or opposing ballot measures without partisanship ✅ Keeping personal partisan activities separate from organizational activities Empower your organization to make a meaningful impact in your community while upholding nonpartisan principles. Register now to secure your spot! https://lnkd.in/g6zh-NfA #NonpartisanAdvocacy #501c3 #CommunityImpact #BolderAdvocacy #OneOC #CommunityImpact #OrangeCounty #OrangeCountyEvents

Excited to share the first interim report from our ongoing work with The Henry Smith Charity on the role of non-statutory advocacy for people with learning disabilities and autistic people 🎉 Using our learning partner approach we are combining data, in-depth mixed methods research and insights from experts by experience as well as our community of practice to build a case for funding advocacy in this space. Lots more to come in the next 18 months, so do watch this space! #learningdisabilities #autism #advocacy #systemsthinking Social Finance Fergus Hamilton Dan Peck

New BLOG POST! Advocacy can take many forms including individual advocacy where a person or group represents the interests of a few or even systemic advocacy where groups faced with a common issue can affect change on a broader scale (for example, working toward a change in policy or legislation). Self-advocacy is the ability for a person or their representative to communicate their interests and then make decisions on the next steps to meet those needs. So why is it important that our participants know how to self-advocate, and how do we, as Supports Planners and Service Coordinators, support and enhance this skill? We recently sat down with Megan Bazzett, Director, Community First Programs at The Coordinating Center to learn more about self-advocacy. Read the full blog here: https://ow.ly/7P6i50QJmsK #Advocacy #Disabilities #NonProfit #SelfAdvocate

Advocacy organizations of all sizes use Mobilize to help achieve their goals. From hosting training series to canvasses to fundraisers, Mobilize has helped them build support, raise money, and more. Learn how you can use it for your campaign or cause👇