Lobbying

The Legislative Session is Over… Now What?

Friday was the last day of the legislative session in Georgia. As the clock ticked down to midnight, many advocates waited with baited breath as some big profile legislation stalled…

Save Time on Your Weekly Legislative Reports

Which one of the three scenarios below describes your work process to create a weekly report on legislative activity? You are the lobbyist for an association and once a week…

Overcome the Challenges of Being a Professional Lobbyist

Of all the professions to enter, the job of a professional lobbyist can be one of the most challenging. If you look at it from purely the revenue generating side,…

Laying Out Your Advocacy Road Map – Part 2

With the New Year quickly approaching now is the time to lay out your game plan for the upcoming legislative session. An effective advocacy program is thought out and you…

Laying Out Your Advocacy Road Map – Part 1

With the New Year quickly approaching now is the time to lay out your game plan for the upcoming legislative session. An effective advocacy program is thought out and can…

Maximize Your Effect on Legislators When Your Organization Rallies at the State Capitol

If you have ever been to your state Capitol during the legislative session, you know that it is a busy place. In addition to the legislators, you have the lobbyists…

Utilizing Grassroots Technology at Clemson University by Beth McInnis

Colleges and Universities across the country are often dependent on having a voice at the state capitol. When a single bill that cuts funding for education could have a huge…

Use Legislative Tracking Software to Grow Your Client List

Professional lobbying firms are always trying to attract new clients. Professional firms typically have two types of clients: regular clients return each year with reoccurring legislative issues, and organizations that…

Easily Notify Legislators of Constituents in Their District

Legislators tend to pay attention when they receive messages from a constituent. In the arena of public higher education, legislators create the funds that are used for the public to…

Online Advocacy Can Improve Real World Engagement

The Pew Research Center’s Internet and American Life Project recently released a report on Civic Engagement in the Digital Age. The survey revealed some interesting data on how American advocates…

Is There a “Best” Time to Build an Advocacy Network?

For organizations that lobby within their state there seems to be a strong connection between budget cycles and timing the decision to start an advocacy network. As a result, the…

A Guide to Strategic Advocacy Part 2: Utilize Your Tools Effectively

Organizations that have made an investment in advocacy software may believe that just having the right tools will make their grassroots campaigns more successful. While grassroots advocacy technology does make…