This brief chart helps nonprofits to understand what needs to be tracked in terms of time and expenses as related to federal direct lobbying, federal grassroots lobbying, and state lobbying.
advocacy strategy
The Power of Board Advocacy: A Discussion Guide for Boards is a tool for facilitating ongoing board dialogue on your organization's legal right to advocate and for helping you cultivate a culture of standing for your mission in all possible ways. (Stand For Your Mission, 2019)
- An Essential Role for Nonprofits Why should your nonprofit get involved? It strengthens your nonprofit’s voice. Elected officials know who votes. They pay less attention to communities with low voter turnout. People trust nonprofits. The people served by your nonprofit are more likely to listen to information from you than from any other source. If your nonprofit doesn’t provide them with information about where, when, and why to vote, then they probably won’t sho
A comprehensive advocacy strategy includes communications with government officials, the public, and the media. Develop your nonprofit's media advocacy plan by using this checklist.
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