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Member Surveys on Policy Work
Publication date:
08/2012
Sample member surveys from regional associations on public policy work.
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In Search of the Spark: Getting Your Members Fired Up about Policy Work
Publication date:
07/2012
The guide is based on a premise supported by everyone we interviewed: that regional associations can and should become more intentional about building member support for policy work in order to be more effective in that work, and also, according to some, to be more effective associations generally.
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RA Public Policy Committee and Affinity Groups Descriptions
Publication date:
06/2012
Sample descriptions of RA affinity groups working on policy.
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Public Policy Job Descriptions
Sample job descriptions and requests for proposals for public policy related positions including fellows, lobbyists, liaisons, and consultants.
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Materials on Policy Briefings for Members
Sample materials from regional associations developed to engage their members in policy issues. Materials range from webinar invites to one-pager info sheets covering topics such as the Charitable IRA Rollover, education reform, and mental health reform.
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What Makes an Effective Coalition? Evidence-Based Indicators of Success
Publication date:
08/2011
In order to explore how to increase the value of coalitions, this report from TCC Group and the California Endowment examines the questions: "What are coalitions?" and "How can we monitor their progress and effectiveness?"
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Confronting Systemic Inequalities in Education
Publication date:
11/2010
This report from NCRP discusses how philanthropy can more effectively use limited resources to help reform and improve school systems, with specific focus on inequality in access and opportunities among underserved students.
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Foundation Leaders Divided on Legislation: Supportive of Field-Building Efforts
Publication date:
11/2010
The Foundation Center has documented the opinions of foundation executives about the legislative efforts in California and Florida regarding the public disclosure of private foundation practices related to diversity in a report titled "Foundation Leaders Divided on Legislation: Supportive of Field-Building Efforts."
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Partnering With Government: Opportunities and Realities
Publication date:
10/2010
Opening remarks by Laurel O'Sullivan of Donors Forum on "Partnering With Government: Opportunities and Realities" at Independent Sector's 2010 conference.
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Policy Tool for Social Media
PolicyTool is a social media policy generator that simplifies the process of creating guidelines that respect the rights of your employees while protecting your brand online.