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Video: The First Steps to Growing Your Grassroots Advocacy Network

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This method will change the way you write advocacy messaging

Advocacy campaign strategists and communications directors can draw lessons from this creative thought process to develop cohesive language...

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How to Write Compelling Language for an Advocacy Campaign

Writing compelling messaging for an advocacy campaign requires strategy. We've outlined the steps to take to ensure you create goal-oriented content.

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4 Reasons Chambers of Commerce Should Adopt A Digital Advocacy Strategy

Digital advocacy gives a chamber of commerce the ability to impact policy and engage members. A digital advocacy strategy can protect chamber...

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How Location-Based Data Can Affect Political Advocacy: “Geocoding” versus “ZIP-to-District Matching”

For an association relying on geographic intelligence technology, it is imperative to invest in a software solution that utilizes geocoding to ensure...

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[Infographic] The New Advocacy Landscape

Political advocacy infographic. Technology is transforming the way that citizens connect with their representatives

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How Associations Can Drive Policy Progress in a Polarized System

Associations should look at policy over policymakers to guide their participation in the political process

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How Social Media is Redefining Advocacy [Infographic]

An infographic showing how social media is redefining advocacy.

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Grassroots Advocacy 101: A Guide for Those New to Political Advocacy

Learn the essentials of grassroots advocacy, its importance, and how to create successful grassroots advocacy campaigns to drive political change and...

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How to Benchmark Your Nonprofit's Advocacy Messaging with Analytics

Analytics benchmarking allows you to gather insight on which areas your nonprofit organization can improve for greater political advocacy success

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Organizing a Lobby Day: Tips for Small Associations

A Lobby Day is an organized day where members of your association meet with lawmakers to promote your association’s policy objectives

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How Much Will Advocacy Software Cost My Organization?

How much does advocacy software cost? We’ve put together a blog post to explain the logic behind pricing for different advocacy software platforms.

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What is Digital Advocacy? Everything Beginners Need to Know

Digital advocacy has transformed civic engagement by mobilizing constituents through technology. Learn everything you need to know in this...

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4 Ways to Create Social Media Buzz for Your Digital Advocacy Campaign

Social media can support your advocacy campaign by extending the reach and influence. Here are 4 ideas to amplify your advocacy messaging:

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3 Ways Nonprofit Organizations Can Build Social Capital

Nonprofits and associations, particularly those organizations with strong grassroots needs, should focus on building social capital for greater...

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Why Public Charities Should Take the 501(h) Election [Part 2]

While the process of taking the 501(h) election to allow your nonprofit to lobby might seem confusing, it is actually quite simple.

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Attracting and Retaining Millennial Membership

Before you know it your association is going to rely on millennial membership. Before it's too late learn how to attract and retain millennials to...

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Is my organization allowed to lobby? Rules for 501c (3) and 501c (6)

Understand the rules for lobbying around your 501c(3) or 501c(6) nonprofit organization and the differences between direct and grassroots lobbying.

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4 Reasons Online Advocacy Improves Your Approach to Influencing Public Policy

Four reasons why using an online advocacy service can improve your method to approaching advocacy and net greater legislative results

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Why Is Empowering Your Association's Membership for Advocacy So Important?

Wisdom for Associations Looking to Grow Grassroots Advocacy “The whole is greater than the sum of its parts” -AristotleYou’re probably wondering why...

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3 Steps to Successful Membership-Driven Advocacy in 2024

Learn to create successful membership-driven advocacy in 2024 with these 3 essential steps. Start empowering your association members and making an...

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What Associations Can Do to Increase Online Advocacy Analytics

What Associations Can Do to Increase Online Advocacy Analytics Analytics will always be instrumental to those of us involved in advocacy initiatives...

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How to Grow your Grassroots Program through Local Advocacy

How to Grow your Grassroots Program through Local Advocacy

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How to Increase Open-Rates for Advocacy Alerts

How to Increase Open-Rates for Advocacy Alerts

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How to Inspire Advocacy Action with Creative Content

How to Inspire Advocacy Action with Creative Content