NPAction Update
Vol 5, Issue 17
September 7, 2007

Welcome to the NPAction Update.

New Publication: Seen But Not Heard

A new book, Seen but not Heard: Strengthening Nonprofit Advocacy, paints a clear picture of just how frequently nonprofits actively engage in public policy. In addition to documenting the frequency of nonprofit advocacy, Seen but not Heard also provides a detailed analysis of the current barriers and incentives for nonprofits engaging in various types of policy activities. Co-authored by OMB Watch's Gary D. Bass and Kay Guinane, along with David Arons and Matthew Carter, assisted by Susan Rees, Seen but not Heard offers several recommendations on how the nonprofit sector can increase its participation in public policy and specific recommendations for staff within nonprofits to strengthen advocacy. With a comprehensive justification for nonprofit advocacy, Seen but not Heard inspires readers to move from contemplation to action. (Order a copy now!)

Click here to read more.

**New on NPAction:**
Listen to our Panel Discussion on the Need for Clear Rules for 501(c)(3) Groups at Election Time

*"Steal This Code": Put NPAction on Your Site*

NPAction invites organizations to share our tools on their websites. Just copy the HTML code from our site, and you’re ready to go (but when you steal the code, just let us know!).

"Steal the Code" today
http://www.npaction.org/article/articleview/600/1/1988

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NPAction, an online resource hosted by OMB Watch, provides access to tools and information for nonprofit advocacy from a wide range of organizational partners and sources in order to encourage greater participation by nonprofits in the policy arena.

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