The nonprofit sector has long used coalition advocacy to advance social change, legislative victories, and progress toward shared goals. Unfortunately, significantly fewer nonprofit organizations engage in policy and advocacy today than 20 years ago. But research indicates the past two decades have been marked by the growth of a variety of nonprofit coalitions, associations, and affiliated groups. Given the adaptive and emergent nature of advocacy, coalitions are uniquely effective in helping their members navigate shifts in political landscapes, develop capacity, and build credibility and influence with policymakers.
Join the Nonprofit Coalition Connection
Independent Sector is compiling coalition data as we prepare to launch the Nonprofit Coalition Connection later this year. This nonpartisan directory is designed to strengthen and support advocacy efforts for nonprofit and philanthropic organizations, academic institutions, government agencies, and others.
This coalition building resource will help you:
- find and engage with similar organizations working to achieve a common cause or policy solution;
- recruit new and diverse perspectives to your coalition; and
- connect with coalitions to combine expertise, skills and resources from various organizations to achieve meaningful change.
Whether tackling a worldwide pandemic, climate change, or racial injustice, nonprofits can make transformative change when we work together. Register today for the Nonprofit Coalition Connection and partner with organizations nationwide committed to driving better outcomes for our communities. Download our marketing toolkit and encourage the organizations in your network to join the connection, as well!
