Care2's Digital Engagement Blog

Advocacy campaigns drive society to consistently progress toward a better, more livable world. They bring attention to issues that hold us back and empower supporters to take specific actions that are aimed at addressing and resolving those problems. From reducing greenhouse gas emissions to creating more livable home environments for at-risk youth, and everything in between, advocacy campaigns have the potential to drive real progress for your cause.

This is an inspirational line-up of expert speakers with actionable advice for every nonprofit professional or activist who wants to further their mission online in 2021.

So you want to change the world? Starting an advocacy campaign can be a lot of work, but it’s absolutely worth it when you get to look back on all the good you’ve done in the world.

Over the last 18 years, we've watched small organizations like Moveon.org (1998) and Black Lives Matter (2013) grow into massive movements in response to injustice. The historic 2008 U.S. presidential campaign also spurred a massive movement. And further spurred development of new organizing, marketing strategies, and fundraising tools to help elect President Obama.

Now we're seeing another organizing surge in response to the election of Donald Trump. The new movements and associated tools aren't just having a positive impact on helping people channel their frustration to #resist his awful policies, they are also having an impact on inspiring people to become first-time donors. According to a recent national survey by Lincoln Park Strategies, 10% of Americans have become “New Reality Donors” (have given to a new charity or shifted their donation habits since November).

Check out five new sites and apps being utilized to fight back against Trump's policies

1.Town Hall Project

Town Hall Project empowers constituents across the country to have face-to-face conversations with their elected representatives. The website contains a comprehensive list of public meetings for members of Congress that constituents can easily access.

2. WeCanResist.It

WeCanResist.It quickly turns Trumps tweets into donations for social justice organizations such as Black Lives Matter, Clean Water Action, National Organization for Women, 350.org, National Center for Transgender Equality, Voto Latino, and more. Think of it like America’s swear jar. But, like, for fascist ideology. Full disclosure I helped launch this web app.

NTEN's #17NTC kicks off Thursday, March 23rd in Washington, DC. This is one of my favorite nptech conferences as it's always packed with three days of insightful panels and, of course, fun events like the annual #NTCBeer gathering and dance parties like the 80s Dance Party I'm co-hosting on Friday night.