Tools & Resources
Need some help? Planning a new advocacy or communication project? Working hard to finish one? Confused about the ins and outs of advocacy? Want help organizing your media outreach? Check out the tools and resources below for helpful guides, handy tips, and clear advice that will help you achieve your goals and avoid unnecessary hassles. Be sure to visit this page often, as we’re constantly adding new incredibly helpful items!
20 Ways for Youth to Impact Policy
501(c)(3) Advocacy Basics: Lobbying 101
Advocacy: Glossary of Terms
Advocacy in 1 hour a Week
Building an Effective Electoral Strategy
Creating a Public Policy Plan
Criminal Justice: Glossary of Terms
Do's and Don'ts of Electoral Advocacy
Federal budget and appropriation term glossary
Five Steps to Effective Policymaker Engagement
Get Out The Vote (GOTV)
Guide to the federal budget process
Hosting a Successful Candidate Forum
Identifying Public Policy Engagement as a Strategic Priority
Lobbying vs. Advocacy
Organizing a Successful Voter Registration Effort
Tips for Presenting Effective Testimony