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Communications & Public Affairs
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Effective Nonprofits communicate clearly and frequently 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:
Resource Topics On This Page:
1. Nonprofit Sector Reports
2. Advocacy & Lobbying
3. Public Policy & Public Relations
4. Marketing & Communications
5. Social Media
1. Nonprofit Sector Reports
- 2022 Oregon by the Numbers - The Ford Family Foundation
- 2022 Health of the U.S. Nonprofit Sector Quarterly Reports - Independent Sector
- 2021 Oregon Nonprofit Data - Oregon Employment Department
- 2021 Oregon Nonprofits: A Year Into the Pandemic - NAO & PIMG
- Impact of COVID-19 on Oregon Charitable Nonprofits - NAO, PSU, Mercy Corps, ORVOAD
- Strengthening State & Local Economies in Partnershp w/Nonprofits - National Council of Nonprofits
- 2021 Trust in Civil Society: Factors driving trust in nonprofits & philanthropy - Independent Sector
- 2020 State of the Sector Report - NAO
- 2020 Nonprofit Employment Report - Center for Civil Society Studies
Philanthropy Reports - Resource Development Page
- SB 606: Oregon Nonprofit Modernization Act - NAO Webpage
- Advocacy Resources - NAO
- Advocacy Cheat Sheet for Nonprofits - NAO
- Nonprofits and Electoral Activities - NAO
- Nonprofits Guide to Lobbying and Political Activity - D.C. Bar Probono Center
- Nonprofits and Ballot Measures Fact Sheet - Nonprofit Vote
- Guide to Recordkeeping for Advocacy Charities: Keeping Track - Boulder Advocacy
- Oregon Congressional Representatives - Govtrack
3. Public Policy & Public Relations
- NAO Public Policy Overview - NAO
- NAO Public Policy Agenda 2022 - NAO
- NAO Public Policy Screening and Analysis Tool- NAO
- Creating a Public Policy Plan - Advocacy & Communication Solutions
- Public Policy Engagement as a Strategic Priority Worksheet - Advocacy & Communication Solutions
- Oregon Center for Public Policy - Website
- The Ultimate Guide to PR for Nonprofits - NonprofitReady (Guide)*
4. Marketing & Communications
- Nonprofit Marketing Plan Template - Wild Apricot
- Nonprofit Communication Plan Template - Upleaf
- Market Your Nonprofit Organization - The Balance Small Business
- The Ultimate Guide to Nonprofit Marketing in 2022 - Hubspot
- Charity Rebrand: Where to Begin - MissionBox
- Keys to improve bonds between nonprofits & corporations - NAO & ReputationUs
5. 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
- Nonprofit Social Media Policy Workbook - TechImpact
- Social Media Practices for Nonprofits - A Comprehensive Guide - Media Cause
To view an A-Z list of all P&P resources, go to: NAO Resources Index
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