NACDL

Welcome to NACDL’s Advocacy Resource Library.  The documents found on this page are provided to guide NACDL Members and Affiliate Organizations through Advocacy, Outreach, and Legislative initiatives at the State and Federal level. 

For additional guidance, comments, or questions, please contact Christopher Glen, NACDL’s Member for Grassroots Advocacy.  NACDL is here to assist you in all steps of the Advocacy process.

All documents below are in PDF format.  Click here to download the newest version of Adobe Reader. 

General Knowledge

• What is Advocacy and Why Should I Care? 
• General Advocacy Tips 
• Advocacy Mistakes to Avoid 
• Navigating the Legislative Process 
• The Importance of Legislative Relationships 
• Dealing with Legislative Staff 

Outreach

• Effective Communications Strategy Checklist 
• Making a Difference in 5 Minutes 
• Strategies for Changing Public Opinion 
• Collaborative Efforts and Working with Coalitions 
• Attending a Town Hall Meeting 
• Op-Eds and Letters to the Editor 
• The Ins and Outs of Fundraising Events 

Tips & Reference

• 10 Steps to Composing Persuasive Letters 
• Tips for Making Effective Phone Calls to Legislators 
• Tips for Meeting with Elected Officials 
• Tips for Sending Effective E-mail to Elected Officials 
• Tips for Speaking with Reporters 
• Writing Effective Fact Sheets and Action Alerts