Resources in Communicating Advocacy

 

7 Key Concepts For Successful Online Advocacy | Direct Link

This article discusses seven key concepts for using the Internet to impact grassroots advocacy.

Key Terms: advocacy, communication, constituency,development, grassroots advocacy, online advocacy, public policy

Author: Bhagat, Vinay | Published: 2005

Preferred Practice:

Build a Grassroots Advocacy System to Impact Public Policy

Action Alerts | Direct Link

This toolkit defines action alerts or calls to action and provides resources for incorporating them into an advocacy plan.

Key Terms: advocacy, college students, communicating advocacy

Author: Network For Good | Published: 2002


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


Advocacy and Lobbying for Student Organizations | Direct Link

This presentation contains information on how student organizations can use lobbying and advocacy. The presentation also describes the differences between lobbying and advocacy.

Key Terms: advocacy, college students, lobbying

Author: Johnson Center for Philanthropy | Published: 2008 | Submitted by: Johnson Center


Advocacy Communications | Direct Link

This article discusses several effective methods for advocacy groups to use in communicating their issues.

Key Terms: advocacy and lobbying, advocacy groups, effective advocacy, legal considerations, marketing and communications

Author: Ann Smith Communications, Inc | Published: 2001

Preferred Practice:

Promote News Stories, Editorials, Op-Ed Pieces, and Letters to the Editor in Support of Your Position

Democracy Owners' Manual: A Practical Guide to Changing the World | Direct Link

This book is a practical guide for people who want to change public policy at the local, state, national or international level. It presents a combination of policy and advocacy basics, illustrated with dozens of real-life examples of advocacy in action.

Key Terms: advocacy, democracy, government, political system, public policy

Author: Shultz, Jim | Published: 2002


Designing Effective Action Alerts for the Internet | Direct Link

This article offers tips on a well-designed call to action, which can be a useful way to communicate with members and invite participation in an advocacy campaign.

Key Terms: action alert, issue campaign, structure campaign, campaign network, target audience, political movement, call to action, communication, advocacy

Author: Agre, Phil | Published: 1999


Getting Endorsements of Your Campaigns | Direct Link

This article discusses how asking for and securing endorsements of a campaign from the right community leaders is a good first step towards getting the word out and gathering support.

Key Terms: advocacy, endorsements, government, issue campaigns, political system, public policy

Author: Virginia Organizing Project


How to Prepare, Stage, and Deliver Winning Presentations | Direct Link

This book urges speakers to make their case using persuasive supporting materials that illuminate and inspire, win over audiences, use visual aids using current technologies, and create a positive impression through voice, language, and nonverbal impressions.

Key Terms: advocacy, communications, marketing, presentation, public speaking, written and oral communication

Author: Leech, Thomas | Published: 2004


How to Write a Powerful Call-to-Action | Direct Link

This article provides tips on how to make effective emails that compel readers to immediate action.

Key Terms: advocacy, call to action, communication, compelling, effective emails

Author: Be Relevant | Published: 2008