Ep 77: Nonprofit Advocacy 101 with Lindsey Baker Bower

Send us Fan Mail🎙️Finding the line between nonprofit advocacy and political action can be tricky!⚖️  Discover how to navigate the sometimes blurred line between sharing the value of your mission and actively lobbying to influence legislation. Join Jena and Lindsey Baker Bower to learn about the importance of nonprofit advocacy and how it can potentially affect your tax exemption status if it crosses the line into political action. From the difference between advocacy and lobbying to covering legal and ethical aspects of nonprofit advocacy, we unpack best practices and strategies to achieve your organization’s goals, plus tips on how to measure impact, and examples of successful advocacy campaigns.Marketing Content Writer at Donorbox, educator, and nonprofit professional Lindsey has years of experience helping arts nonprofits with their fundraising messaging and strategy.  Her blog on nonprofit advocacy and other invaluable fundraising guides and resources can be found on our excellent Nonprofit Blog, including these to set you up for advocacy success:🙏Understanding Nonprofit Advocacy – A Comprehensive Guide [with Examples]:https://donorbox.org/nonprofit-blog/nonprofit-advocacy 🙏How to Set and Meet Fundraising Goals the Smart Way (+13 Tips):https://donorbox.org/nonprofit-blog/set-and-meet-fundraising-goals  Learn more about maximizing your organization’s fundraising and reaching your mission goals with the right tools with Donorbox. Get connected with Donorbox Academy monthly Premium workshops -- email [email protected] Nonprofit Podcast is available every Thursday on all your favorite podcast platforms, so follow, rate, and download so you never miss an episode:🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-important-podcast/id1483848924 🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2fj1bk0PHws7kn6CMwzhLQ 🎙️ Buzzsprout: https://thenonprofitpodcast.buzzsprout.com   🎙️ Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/3oppTeO    Find out more at: https://donorbox.org/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=ep_76Support the show