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Action Network \| Direct Link This software is an online advocacy action alert system designed to mobilize activists by email. From this site, the user can select from hundreds of environmental issues and send a handcrafted fax or email message to elected officials, corporate leaders and other important decision makers. Key Terms: advocacy, advocacy software, civic engagement, communication, networking, online activism, technology Author: Environmental Defense Preferred Practice: Understand That No One Person Can Bring About An Important Policy Change Being an effective lobbyist or advocate means being a team player. Source: Bob Smucker, Past President, Center for Lobbying in the Public Interest
Activists' Strategy for Effective Online Networking \| Direct Link This article discusses ideas and actions to effectively use email lists and Web sites for advocacy online. Key Terms: action alerts, advocacy, effective email, civic engagement, communication, content database, marketing, networking, online networking, technology, Web site content Author: OneNorthwest \| Published: 2003
Advanced Consulting \| Direct Link This Web site provides access to sign up for an Advocacy Classroom Series, and also the ability to retrieve helpful information from past classroom series. Also offered is a newsletter and Advocacy Tip Sheet.
Advocacy Classroom \| Direct Link This course teaches communication, lobbying, research, and many more skills needed to become an effective advocate. Key Terms: advocacy, communication, congress, effective communication, lobby, lobbying, media relations, message, political system Author: Vance, Stephanie Preferred Practice: Use An Outside Lobbyist As Part of Your Advocacy Campaign After you have created an internal public policy program within your organization, using an outside lobbyist can be an effective strategy. Source: Johnson Center of Philanthropy Pitfall: Relying on an Outside Lobbyist for Most of Your Advocacy Activities Though outside lobbyists can be an important part of your team, they do not take the place of developing an active grassroots public policy program within your organization. Source: Johnson Center of Philanthropy Limiting Your Impact by Not Clearly Distinguishing Lobbying Activities from Advocacy Activities Advocacy refers to any activity that attempts to change government policy, while lobbying is a subset of advocacy that aims to influence specific legislation, which means it is aimed at a legislative body. Source: Adapted From: Speak Up: Tips on Advocacy for Publicly Funded Nonprofits by The Center for an Urban Future
Alliance for Justice \| Direct Link This Web site works to assist nonprofits and foundations in advocacy efforts by providing technical assistance, information, and tools. It features the Judicial Selection Project which monitors judicial nominations at all levels of the federal branch. Author: Alliance For Justice \| Published: 1979 Preferred Practice: Understand That No One Person Can Bring About An Important Policy Change Being an effective lobbyist or advocate means being a team player. Source: Bob Smucker, Past President, Center for Lobbying in the Public Interest Recognize That In the Public Policy Arena, There Are No Permanent Victories Be prepared to defend your hard-fought gains. Source: Bob Smucker, Past President, Center for Lobbying in the Public Interest
Networking: Ohio State University Fact Sheet \| Direct Link This article provides an introduction to networking as a way to build coalitions that multiply power and efforts. Key Terms: advocacy, coalition, communication, marketing, networking, written and oral communication Author: Ohio State University Extension
NP Action \| Direct Link This Web site includes interactive checklists and quizzes, a service to contact elected officials and the media, and other tools to help nonprofits engage in public policy. Author: OMB Watch \| Published: 2003
Public Affairs: Nonprofit Advocacy and Lobbying \| Direct Link This resource provides current legislative developments in the area of campaign finance reform and lobbying expenditure limits. Key Terms: advocacy, Federal Election Commission (FEC), federal lobbying disclosure rules, legislation, lobbying rules Author: Independent Sector \| Published: 2003
Social Capital \| Direct Link This article explains the importance of social capital, networks and civic engagement in a community, and how voter education can increase all of these. Key Terms: advocacy, communication, community engagement, lobbying, networks, social capital, social change, social networks, voters Author: Ruiters, Michele \| Published: 2003