The past two weeks have been filled with American outrage—and rightly so. The killing of an innocent person at the hands of the police is the very definition of tyranny, and Phone2Action stands with the Black community in seeking to improve a system that all too often fails. Right now, the place for that outrage…
It’s no secret that many nonprofits are struggling financially in the post-COVID world. Unable to conduct annual fundraisers, conferences and activities such as walks, bike rides and runs that are the lifeblood of many fundraising programs, the revenue slowdown can represent an existential threat. Like many problems caused by the pandemic, solutions are being pieced…
The advent of Coronavirus is changing how business gets done in Washington. Fly-ins are postponed. Meetings are cancelled. People are working from home. In the weeks ahead, digital advocacy will be increasingly vital. That’s why Phone2Action is sharing its technology with the public for a first-of-its-kind effort to promote the nationwide discussion over the response…
NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Walking through Blackbaud’s bbcon conference, it is inspiring to see how many organizations have gathered to bring about change. Thousands of people have come. All are engaged in social good. And all are here to learn and improve. One of the lessons here in Nashville is about the nature of those who power our…
It wasn’t long ago that the quality of a company’s product, its service and its value to the customer were the building blocks of success. Today, consumers demand far more. They increasingly want to know what a company stands for and, often more important, what it stands against. Many companies—including major brands like Patagonia and…
Think about the last time you received a text. Did you open it? The answer is, likely, yes. Now, think about the last time you received an email. Depending on the email, you may have blindly deleted it or opened it, depending on who sent the message and what the subject line was. The average…
On Wednesday, Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy stood in the Rose Garden and announced his retirement, ending a 30-year run that began when he was appointed by President Reagan. Kennedy is no stranger to controversy—he was the unpredictable swing vote in dozens of landmark cases. His departure from the Supreme Court during the Trump era,…
When it comes to corporate social responsibility in 2018, it’s not enough anymore for companies to simply create a more environmentally-friendly supply chain or provide comfortable work environments abroad. Consumers and employees are now expecting companies to take a stand on social issues. According to a Cone Communications study conducted in 2017, 78% of consumers…
As 2017 comes to a close, we are turning the page on a year that has ushered in a new era of civic engagement across our country and around the world. Just as the Presidential election has shuffled the deck in Washington, DC, and statehouses across the country, 2017 has been a transformative time for…
Do you know the most direct way to reach your Congressman? Hint: It’s not by snail mail, email, or even the phone. According to Congressman Joaquin Castro (D-TX), it’s through social media—especially Facebook and Twitter. With government email systems that filter out messages from non-constituents and staffers who vet phone calls to the office, social…