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Monday, September 08, 2008 How to Take a Public Policy Stand, with Sample Criteria Blue Avocado, the online magazine, published an article last week that demonstrates a sample procedure for how organizations decide to take stands on certain issues. Jan Masaoka, the author, thoroughly discusses two very important questions that nonprofits frequently face: HOW to take a stand, and WHETHER to take a particular stand. The worst time to decide on how to take a policy position is when an issue suddenly develops. To assure a suitable decision is made, Blue Avocado outlines principles by which policy stands are considered. A series of questions is also presented on how to respond to requests for endorsement by organizations. In addition to the article, be sure to check out the supplementary links posted to find out more about nonprofits and taking policy stands. This article is reprinted with permission from Blue Avocado, the fast-read, online magazine for community nonprofits. Subscribe free at www.blueavocado.org Posted by Kelly Doherty |
