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Influences On Reported Nonprofit Lobbying Efforts, Alyson Partain
Influences On Reported Nonprofit Lobbying Efforts, Alyson Partain
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The nonprofit sector holds an interesting role in democracy, as this segment balances the powers of government and business by providing a way to cultivate social justice and afford people a means of acting and promoting interests outside of the government and private sectors. Nonprofit organizations therefore allow people to join together in providing services and programs that strengthen the communities in which they act. Advocacy involves identifying, embracing, and promoting a cause, especially by educating the public about their organization, whether this is through public engagement, coalition building, or lobbying.
Lobbying is a specific but critical component of general …