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How to be an Effective Advocate

Learn the importance of advocacy and how to effectively advocate for change in your community. Discover why being an advocate matters and how to identify key issues, do your research, and engage with decision-makers. Find out how to ensure your voice is heard and keep the door open for future advocacy efforts. Take action now to create a positive impact!

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How to be an Effective Advocate

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  1. How to be an Effective Advocate

  2. What is Advocacy?

  3. What is Advocacy?

  4. Why Advocacy? • You are the ears, eyes and potential voice of the community. • Decisions by elected officials impact and the members/clients you serve. • You are trusted in your communities and can motivate members/clients to be involved.

  5. Why Advocacy? Charity is not enough. Democracy is not a spectator sport.

  6. 5 Steps to Effective Advocacy • Identify your issue. • Do your homework. • Learn to think in terms of 51%. • Be sure THEY hear You. • Always keep the door open for the next time.

  7. 1. Identify your issue. A problem is a cause for concern. An issue is a problem you can do something about. Frame your problem with a solution in mind.

  8. 2. Do your homework. • Know how government works. • Get the facts about your issue. • Find who your friends and allies are. • Know who you represent. • Identify your audiences.

  9. 3. Learn to think in terms of 51 %.

  10. 4. Be sure THEY hear You.

  11. 5. Always keep the door open for the next time.

  12. The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago . . .

  13. . . . and the second best time is now

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