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 Angelyn C. Frazer, Director of State Legislative Affairs and Special Projects.  

• 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