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!
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