Library — Advocacy Resource

Why the Need for an Incidence and Prevalence Study of Homeless Youth Advocacy Resource  |  September 9, 2011 The National Alliance to End Homelessness recommends that Congress appropriate a small amount of funding to carry out Congress’s requirement of a study of homelessness among youth. This study would contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of bipartisan efforts to protect these uniquely vulnerable young people.

State Captain List Advocacy Resource  |  June 7, 2011 Find your State Captain for the 2011 Capitol Hill Day!

Contacting Your Congressional Office Advocacy Resource  |  April 26, 2011 This brief outlines who to contact in the office of your Member of Congress (Member) and how to get your message across by phone or email.

Advocacy Toolkit Introduction Advocacy Resource  |  February 3, 2011 This toolkit is designed to provide you with all of the tools that you need to advocate to make preventing and ending homelessness a federal priority.

Using Advocacy to End Homelessness: A Toolkit for Understanding and Conducting Advocacy Advocacy Resource  |  February 3, 2011 This comprehensive toolkit is designed to provide you with all of the tools that you might need to engage in advocacy around elevating solutions to homelessness as a federal policy priority.

Mobilizing through Social Media Advocacy Resource  |  February 3, 2011 This toolkit reviews ways in which your organization might utilize social media platforms in order to mobilize advocates.

Additional Advocacy Toolkit Resources Advocacy Resource  |  February 3, 2011 These additional resources supplement the resources found in the Advocacy Toolkit.

Engaging the Media Advocacy Resource  |  February 3, 2011 This toolkit examines some of the common ways and best times to engage the media for advocacy purposes.

Mobilizing Others Advocacy Resource  |  February 3, 2011 his toolkit suggests key strategies and tips for mobilizing your network, colleagues, and others to get involved in advocacy.

Conducting Successful Congressional Meetings Advocacy Resource  |  February 3, 2011 This toolkit provides the tools and strategies necessary to set up a meeting with your congressional offices.

Using Everyday Communications to Build Congressional Relationships Advocacy Resource  |  February 2, 2011 This toolkit is designed to help you make the most of the many quick calls, letters, emails, and faxes you might send to your congressional office each year.

Achieving Effective Site Visits Advocacy Resource  |  February 2, 2011 This toolkit will provide you with all of the strategies and tools you need to plan and host an effective site visit for your elected official.

Developing a Strategic Advocacy Plan Advocacy Resource  |  February 2, 2011 This toolkit offers some suggestions for mapping out a strategy for your advocacy efforts over time in order to establish a strong relationship with your elected officials.

Understanding the Policymaking Process Advocacy Resource  |  February 2, 2011 This toolkit covers some of the legislative basics, including key committees and staff positions, how an idea is turned into federal policy, the appropriations process, and common terminology.

Knowing the Rules for Nonprofit Lobbying Advocacy Resource  |  February 2, 2011 This toolkit is designed to help nonprofit organizations, designated as 501(c)(3) organizations by the IRS, understand what constitutes lobbying and how to measure and report on lobbying activities.

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