Tools & Resources
ACS is here to support your advocacy and communication initiatives!
Not sure how advocacy really works? Struggling with media outreach? Explore the tools and resources below for practical guides, expert tips, and clear, actionable advice to help you meet your goals—without the headaches. So whether you’re just getting started, deep in the middle of a project, or wrapping one up, ACS has got you covered.
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ACS Media Guide
ACS Presentation Checklist
ACS Media Response Protocol
ACS Media Monitoring Tracker
Pivot Questions and Answers or P.A.U.S.E.
How to Collect and Share Stories
Messaging Boot Camp: How to Give Jargon the Boot
ACS Stronger Together: Coalition Governance and Capacity
In-Person Meeting Checklist
Crisis Communication: Do's and Don'ts
5 Steps to Effective Policymaker Engagement
8 Steps to Successful Engagement
10 Key Elements for Young Men and Boys of Color Strategy
10 Tips for an Effective Communication Approach
12 Tips for Community Engagement