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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5 Steps to Effective Policymaker Engagement
20 Ways for Youth Interested in Changing Policy Can Take Action Today
501(c)(3) Advocacy Basics: Lobbying 101
Advocacy: Glossary of Terms
Advocacy in 1 Hour a Week
Building an Effective Electoral Advocacy Plan
Creating a Public Policy Plan
Criminal Justice: Glossary of Terms
Do’s and Don’ts of Electoral Advocacy for 501(c)(3)s
Federal Budget and Appropriation Terms
Guide to Developing a Successful Get Out the Vote (GOTV) Program for 501(c)(3)s
Guide to Hosting a Successful Candidate Forum for 501(c)(3)s
Guide to Organizing a Successful Voter Registration Effort
Guide to the Federal Budget Process
How to Make Your Case in Just One Hour a Week
Identifying Public Policy Engagement as a Strategic Priority
Lobbying vs. Advocacy
Tips for Presenting Effective Testimony