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!
10 Tips for an Effective Communication Approach
12 Tips for Community Engagement
Collaboration Glossary of Terms
Complete Media Guide: Templates, Tools, and Guidelines
Crisis Communication Strategy Worksheet
Dirty Dozen of Strategic Communication
Early Care and Education Glossary
Earned Media Timeline
Health and Human Services Glossary
K-12 Glossary
Key Terms for Working with the Media
Leveraging Social Media to Move Messages, Engage Your Champions, Grow Supporters
Measuring Your Communication Impact
Medicaid Glossary
Messaging Boot Camp: How to Give Jargon the Boot
Message Creation Checklist
Overcoming Bad Presentation Habits
Story Collection for Strategic Communication
Storytelling Training
Strategic Communication Framework