Advocacy mail does not always get the credit it deserves. Part I of this post takes you through the basics of putting together a letter package for your advocacy mail campaign. Part II walks you through making the most of a letter package that includes a reply device (buckle up!).
One way to move the needle in your advocacy campaign is to highlight the human impact of your issue. By recruiting community members who have been directly affected by your issue to share their stories, you can make the seemingly arbitrary stakes of policy decisions more tangible for people.
You and your organization have worked hard to create a great policy book. Now, how do you get Congress or your state legislature to turn policy recommendations into policy reality? You need to advocate for it.
Issue advocacy campaigns start with the best of intentions. We begin with a coalition who cares about your issue and want to make a real difference. But without a bit of campaign know-how, you will fall off track. Here are ten common, advocacy campaign mistakes along with tips on how to avoid these errors.
10. Lacking a goal.
Here are some great community advocacy campaigns started by young people:
From a small, local candidate for city council to a statewide campaign, all political campaigns have a digital presence these days. It’s easy, cheap and one of the best ways to stay engaged with your supporters. Here are five things we think every political campaign should be doing digitally.
What is the advocacy engagement funnel?
Songs have a way of changing your entire mood. During these times of resistance, it is vital that our playlists are ready at all times. 'Tis the season for protest rallies, marches, volunteering, and donating. It is on us to do everything we can to let the world know that as Americans, we are not okay with this. We want you to listen, absorb, and then get off your butt and do something! Welcome to The Campaign Workshop’s Resist Song List.
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