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Communications & Public Affairs
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Effective Nonprofits communicate clearly and frequently communicate with constituents and partners. Effective Nonprofits use their voice to represent their constituents and influence change at grassroots and policy levels. Effective Nonprofits maintain close connection, communication, and organizational representation with the community they serve and represent and inform them of their right to advocate and self-determination.
Professional Development and Learning:
Resources:
Nonprofit Sector Reports
- Impact of COVID-19 on Oregon Charitable Nonprofits - Researched by NAO, Portland State University’s Nonprofit Institute, Mercy Corps Northwest, and Oregon Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters (ORVOAD) (Aug 2020)
- NAO's 2020 State of the Sector Report
- Oregon's Nonprofits in 2019 - State of Oregon Employment Department
- Health of the U.S. Nonprofit Sector - Independent Sector Report (Oct 2020)
Advocacy & Lobbying
- NAO Advocacy Cheat Sheet for Nonprofits (PDF)
- Nonprofit Vote - helping nonprofits engage the people they serve in voting and elections
- Can C3 and C4 Nonprofits Engage in Election Protection and Defending the Vote - Roadmap
- A Nonprofits Guide to Lobbying and Political Activity - D.C. Bar Probono Center (PDF)
- DOs and DONTs of Electoral Advocacy for Nonprofits - ACS (Guide)
- Everyday Advocacy - National Council of Nonprofits (Comprehensive Tools & Resources)
- Keeping Track: A Guide to Recordkeeping for Advocacy Charities - Boulder Advocacy (Guide)
- Lobbying - Internal Revenue Service (Website)
- Nonprofits and Ballot Measures - Nonprofit Vote (FAQ)
- Nonprofits, Voting & Elections - Nonprofit Voter Engagement Network
- Oregon Congressional Representatives - Govtrack (Website)
- Oregon State Legislature (Website)
Public Policy & Public Relations
- NAO Public Policy Overview (Website)
- NAO Public Policy Screening and Analysis Tool (PDF)
- Enhancing Nonprofit Reputation: Four Keys to improve bonds between nonprofits and corporations - ReputationUs and NAO (PDF)
- Oregon Center for Public Policy (Website)
- Strategies to Ensure Partnerships Thrive - GrantSpace (Blog)
- The Ultimate Guide to PR for Nonprofits - NonprofitReady (Guide)*
Marketing
- 8 Easy Step to Market Your Nonprofit Organization - The Balance Smal Business (Article)
- 10 Marketing Lessons for All Nonprofits - Classy (Article)
- Charity Rebrand: Where to Begin - MissionBox (Article)
- Nonprofit Marketing and Fundraising Tips - CauseMic (Blog)
- The Ultimate Guide to Nonprofit Marketing in 2020 - Hubspot (Guide)
Social Media
- Social Media Articles - NTEN
- Social Media Courses - NTEN
- 8 Ways to Become a Tweetstar - NonprofitReady (Video)*
- How to Create a Nonprofit Social Media Policy - Wild Apricot (Guide)
- Nonprofit Social Media Policy Workbook - Idealware & Balance Interactive (Workbook PDF)
- Social Media Practices for Nonprofits - A Comprehensive Guide - Media Cause (Blog)
- Why Your Nonprofit Needs a Social Media Policy - Nonprofit MarCommunity (Guide)
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