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Articles by Susan D. Rhea
Mature Content: ‘All Used Up’
We’re all “aging.” From our neighbor turning 10 to friends turning 80, if you manage to stay alive, aging happens. For a time, that process means gaining abilities. Then, slowly, almost imperceptibly at first, the gains stabilize. Eventually, they become losses. When 55-year-old Susan moved back to the Valley, and Ron made his Valley debut at 68, losses were underway, but not yet noticeable enough to cause much concern.
New Advocacy Resource for Coalitions
Alliance for Justice’s Bolder Advocacy program is pleased to release our new guide, Advocacy Resource: Coalition Checklist. Working in coalition is a cost-effective way for groups to create lasting change and achieve common goals, yet questions often arise about how to do so effectively.
Wondering what is OK to put in advocacy evaluation reports to funders?
Evaluating nonprofit advocacy work to influence policy often raises questions for nonprofits, and for outside evaluators when they are present. It’s important to get credit for the advocacy work that’s been done, but no one wants to raise flags about lobbying and other activities that might make funders or nonprofit board members nervous. It’s not always clear to those doing evaluations how generous the Federal rules for advocacy work are.
The Technical Advice Exception - Bolder Advocacy
Now that it’s 2018, many nonprofits are preparing for upcoming legislative sessions. A question that arises during these preparations is whether or not nonprofits can provide testimony when they are requested to by a legislator. Nonprofits, including private foundations, can provide testimony to legislators.
Bolder Advocacy Releases New Resource on Lobbying - Bolder Advocacy
Has your organization just started to engage in lobbying? Are you wondering how you can be most effective when lobbying your representatives? Bolder Advocacy has a new resource for organizations that are new to lobbying. Amplify Your Voice: Lobbying Do’s and Don’ts offers tips and suggestions on how to prepare for your lobbying visit, what to expect, and how to make the most of your time. Most lobbying visits are short—perhaps only 15 minutes or less.
7 rescued from sinking boat near Fiesta Island
MISSION BAY, Calif. - 7 people had to be rescued from a sinking boat near Fiesta Island Saturday afternoon. San Diego Police were the first to respond to the scene around 5:30 p.m. The boats passengers were transported to shore safely while San Diego Lifeguards worked to pump water out of the sinking vessel. No one was injured.
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