advocacy training effectively communicating with policymakers and the media
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ADVOCACY TRAINING Effectively Communicating with
Policymakers and the Media
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“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful,
committed citizens can change the world.”
Margaret Mead 1901 – 1978
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OBJECTIVES
What is advocacy? Key audiences Building partnerships Telling your story Communications tactics Sustaining advocacy What is success?
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WHAT IS ADVOCACY?Speech, written word and/or action regarding issue
– delivered by a supporter or defender of the issue
… You!
Fact sheets One-on-one meetings Rallies Testimony Commentaries Letters-to-the-editor / opinion editorials
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WHY ADVOCACY?
Put a face on the issue Demonstrate human impacts Build trust Become a resource You have a right!
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KEY AUDIENCES
Those who can enact policies, educate audiences, and/or support your issue
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BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS
Share common short-term and long-term goal(s)
Demonstrate broad and diverse support
Appeal to your audiences
Provide communications networks
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WHO?
POTENTIAL PARTNERS
Business
Community-based organizations
Ethnic groups
Faith-based organizations
Non-profit health organizations
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TELLING YOUR STORY
Identify issues
Obtain facts
Develop messages
Anticipate questions
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COMMUNICATIONS TACTICS
Policymaker outreach
Media relations
Constituent and partner education
Business community outreach
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POLICYMAKER OUTREACH Legislative Visits
District-specific or leadership
Demonstrate broad support
Designate a team leader
Be brief
Offer yourself as a resource
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POLICYMAKER OUTREACH Other Audiences, Same Approach
US Senators and Congressional Representatives
Regulators
County Supervisors
City Council members
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MEDIA RELATIONS
Outreach to Reporters
Have your facts straight
Make it relevant
If you can’t answer, get back to them
No such thing as off the record
Media training is recommended
Offer yourself as a resource
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CONSTITUENT AND PARTNER EDUCATION Identify common ground
Stay in touch
Provide information
about your efforts
Keep them updated
Assist them when you can
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SUSTAINING ADVOCACY
Have a plan for regular contact
Send information
through various sources
Provide invitations to
events & tours
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WHAT IS SUCCESS Organizing
Identify goals
Identify objectives
Becoming a resource
Positive media coverage
Impacting policy
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Questions?