Advocacy

Timelines and an Advocacy RFP Template

Aug 17, 2020 by Shelley Rees

Using an advocacy RFP template can help streamline the process of hiring the right partner for your next project. The exercise of filling out the template should help you identify your goals, any constraints on the project, and strengths and weaknesses in your organization.

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What to Stream to Fuel Your Social Activism

Jul 23, 2020 by Mariana Boully Perez

Movies, Shows, and Documentaries to Engage in Social Activism

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7 Questions on Social Media Activism with Erick Sanchez

Jul 22, 2020 by Mariana Boully Perez and Hope Rohrbach

The Power of Social Media Activism

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Make Change for Racial Justice

Jun 12, 2020 by Mariana Boully Perez and Hope Rohrbach

* © Photo by Stacy Beck

What Resources and Direct Actions Can You Take for Racial Justice?

This past week we've seen folks across the country come together, demanding criminal justice and police reform. Here at The Campaign Workshop, we stand with those fighting systemic and institutionalized racism in our country. We are taking a critical look at ourselves to change and grow into better advocates for Black lives. There is a lot of work to be done, but police violence against Black communities must end.

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Community Advocates: What Does It Take?

May 21, 2020 by Martín Diego Garcia

Spoiler: We Can All Be Good Community Advocates.

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7 Questions w/ Martín Diego Garcia on Advocacy Trainings

Feb 26, 2020 by Alicia Barry and Hope Rohrbach

Everything You Want to Know (and More!) About Our Advocacy Trainings

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Tips Issue Advocacy Campaigns Can Use to Grow Their Base

Dec 26, 2019 by Sophie Thurber

At The Campaign Workshop, we love issue advocacy campaigns. As consultants, we get to work on a wide variety of campaigns and with a wide variety of clients. While we could never pick a favorite, working with a group of passionate people to make a substantive change on an issue they care about is our jam. People working on advocacy campaigns are the experts in their issues and are a true resource when we are working hand in hand on crafting a campaign to reach a wider audience

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Advocacy Campaign Testing for Nonprofits

Dec 16, 2019 by Claire Regan

Why and How to Always Do Advocacy Campaign Testing

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Which Came First, the Chicken or the Advocacy Budget?

Dec 12, 2019 by Sophie Thurber

Advocacy Budget: Defining Your Bottom Line Will Save You Time and Money

Get ready, I’m about to crack advocacy budgets wide open (pun intended, and it won’t be the last). I know you’re on the edge of your seats, but this is really no chicken and the egg conundrum I’m about to solve for you. When you’re looking to develop an advocacy program, your budget should always come first. This may seem counterintuitive when you begin talking to consultants (like you’re tipping your hand and about to get taken for a ride), but it’s really important for a few reasons:

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Can I Afford an Effective Digital Advocacy Campaign?

Dec 09, 2019 by Elena Veatch

A lot of groups and organizations come to us for advice on building an effective digital advocacy campaign on a limited budget. Our clients are tackling the issues that matter, from addressing our climate crisis to protecting women’s reproductive rights to advancing paid family leave polices. That said, dollars for digital advocacy don’t grow on trees. Our number one piece of advice for any organization that wants to make headway in engaging folks online is to prioritize your goals to set yourself up for success.

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Advocacy Plan: Where do I begin?

Dec 05, 2019 by Martín Diego Garcia

Having an advocacy plan is critical to success, but where should you begin? Here are some topic areas you should be including in your plan.

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Advocacy Mail: Getting the Most out of Letter Packages, Part II

Feb 07, 2019 by Sophie Thurber

Advocacy Mail: List Building with Reply Devices

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!).

What is a reply device?

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