advocacy

Can associations advance a legislative agenda?

Can associations advance a legislative agenda?

The short answer is yes!  Many association leaders struggle with the issue of advocacy. Would the organization loose its non-profit status if it took a position for or against something in the legislature.

Are association executives listening?

Are association executives listening?

Social media continues to evolve, but it has become a vital tool to advance the association's mission and agenda bygiving us the ability to start the conversation.

Associations have the power to influence policy. They just need to know how to channel that power.

Associations have the power to influence policy. They just need to know how to channel that power.

To be effective in its' advocacy efforts, whether it is before Congress or the governor, associations need to be relevant to the conversation and have something meaningful to contribute.

Grassroots advocacy for associations must focus on THE RELATIONSHIP

Grassroots advocacy for associations must focus on THE RELATIONSHIP

Why are relationships important?  Not just between a legislator and an association, but between an association and its members?