Recent events involving police violence, riots, and COVID-19 have forced nonprofit leaders to reevaluate their mission, programs, and operational structures, so this is the perfect time to refamiliarize yourself with the concept of advocacy. “Advocacy” is one of those words which has a bunch of different meanings, especially depending on the person you ask. This week on the Nonprofit Jenni Show, Jenni invites nonprofit advocacy expert Meredith Benton from the Healing Trust to explain the legal definition of advocacy and which nonprofits should engage in advocacy efforts. We also hear from Nicole Lynch, a nonprofit professional who coordinates the advocacy efforts of the Saint Louis-based nonprofit Voyce.
Why nonprofits should advocate against child separation, and how to do it legally
If you work in Texas, Ohio, or Mississippi, I’m sure you’re already looking at how you can personally support the families impacted by these tragedies. But today I want to urge you to take action professionally to help end child separation and reunite children with their parents. If your nonprofit has never engaged in advocacy before, I know this can be scary to think about, so I want to help walk you through it.