Does Nonprofit Electronic Advocacy Work? by John G. McNutt of University of Delaware | Community Techknowledge

Does Nonprofit Electronic Advocacy Work? by John G. McNutt of University of Delaware | Community Techknowledge: Advocacy is near and dear to the heart of the nonprofit sector. It represents the way that nonprofits advocate for their clients, organizations, and communities. It is also how nonprofits promote causes and create civil society.(1) Advocacy is a full time activity for some in the sector and a part time function for many others. Clearly, nonprofit advocacy fulfills a number of critical functions that are central to the sector. Given the current financial situation of many of the sector’s major funders, this is even more important. Nonprofit advocacy faces a number of challenges. Studies have documented that many nonprofits do not engage in advocacy work. Some organizations violate state or federal regulations. Still other advocates fail to achieve their goals.