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…
Building a Narrative that Serves Multiple Agendas
Coalitions are powerful because they amplify voices. Very few major pieces of legislation pass without a significant coalition behind them….
Staffers: The Most Underrated Power Brokers
When most people think about influencing policy, they picture the elected officials — the ones whose names are on the…
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…
Breaking Through: First Impressions in Advocacy
You care about an issue. That’s what matters. You don’t need to be a policy expert or memorize bill numbers…
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…
3 Tips to Navigate a Political World Gone Sideways
When the Statehouse gets chaotic, or when your local county council decides to test-drive a new brand of political theater,…
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…