From Cold Call to Key Contact
For many business and organizational leaders, the first step into advocacy is often the most intimidating: reaching out to a…
Be a Constant Voice for Good
The recent assassination of Charlie Kirk is a sobering reminder of how quickly political rhetoric can spiral into violence. In…
Selling the Value of Lobbying to Your Leadership Team
Many leadership teams dismiss lobbying outright because they don’t see where it fits. They’re busy running operations, hitting targets, managing…
Get a Legislator’s Attention Without a Lobbyist
We too July off to rest and refresh for the fall. But today, we’ll tackle something we hear from frustrated…
How to Manage Ideological Tension in a Coalition (Part 2)
Coalitions are messy. We talked a little about that on Monday. You get people from different sectors, with different politics…
What to Look for in a Coalition Ally (Part 1)
Coalitions can multiply your influence … or drain your time. The difference comes down to who’s in the room. If…
Will You Seize the Moment, or Let It Slip Away?
In politics and advocacy, timing is everything. You can do months of planning and relationship-building, but when opportunity knocks, you…
Showing Up Matters: How to Build Relationships that Stick
Too many people treat advocacy like a transaction: make your case, get what you want, and you move on. But…