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| Publisher: Aspen Institute |
Authors of a new book, Seen But Not Heard: Strengthening Nonprofit Advocacy, want charities to participate in advocacy in order to advance their missions.
- Book review from the Chronicle of Philanthropy (requires paid subscription)
- A Call to Advocacy from Nonprofits (Washington Post; requires free subscription)
- Advocacy Is Not a Dirty Word (commentary by book co-author Gary Bass in the Chronicle of Philanthropy; requires paid subscription)
But the idea of “advocacy” or “lobbying” makes some charities nervous — even though advocacy, or public policy, is much more than just lobbying. There is a whole range of activities that foundations, both public and private, can participate in to advance their individual missions and the common good.
Resources from MCF:
- Advocacy Toolbox
- More Foundations Finding Role in Public Arena
- Primer on Advocacy
- What Every Grantmaker Should Know about Public Policy Engagement
Join the conversation: Does your foundation or nonprofit participate in public policy? Why or why not?
