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Advocacy
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The Age of Agile Advocacy
If there’s one thing President Donald Trump is not afraid to do, it’s tweet. He famously uses his…
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Why Advocacy Needs to Move Beyond “Awareness”
Associations are rightly enthused when their public-policy actions get some attention, but that attention means little without action.…
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4 Tips for Advocacy in a New Administration
What should government relations professionals be doing now to initiate their advocacy work with the Trump administration? Start…
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The Age of Agile Advocacy for Associations
President Donald Trump entered office on a promise to change Washington, DC. What that means for the workings…
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Opposing Forces: When Your Keynoter Has Different Views Than Attendees
What happens when your keynoter has a completely different position than your attendees do? Take some lessons from…
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Groups Gear Up for Fight to Protect Programs Targeted by Budget Proposal
The White House’s budget proposal, which raised concerns around the funding of domestic programs, has a number of…
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8 Ways Government Relations Pros Can Reach Freshmen Members of Congress
Change is the only constant in Washington, DC, and with the 115th Congress sworn in and ramping up…
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White House’s Draft Budget Plan Raises Alarm in Nonprofit World
The Trump administration’s draft budget plan deeply cuts funding for many agencies that nonprofits rely on. Independent Sector,…
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American Health Care Act: Prominent Associations Speak Out
Three large associations that notably supported the Affordable Care Act have come out against the long-awaited Republican replacement,…
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ASAE Cites Discrimination, Business Impact in Testimony Opposing Texas Bill
As a Texas Senate committee considered a proposed “bathroom bill” in a Tuesday hearing, ASAE submitted written testimony…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Increasing the ROI of Your Capitol Hill Lobby Day
Every year associations spend a lot of time, effort, and money to bring their members to Capitol Hill…
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Membership Hack: Two-for-One Fly-In Visits
The National Association of Counties turns members into advocates by doubling the value of their trip to Washington,…
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Conference Circuit: Higher Learning
The 2017 NASPA Annual Conference is set to start this weekend. More than 5,000 attendees are expected in…
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Future In Sight: Name Change Focuses on Sight, Not Blindness
With an expanding mission and signs of public distrust around its longtime name, the New Hampshire Association for…
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Manufacturers Group Perfects Stump Speech During Weeklong Tour
In a six-state tour of the United States, officials with the National Association of Manufacturers spoke to an…
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Aircraft and Pilots Group Brings Drone Pilots Under Its Wing
A new membership category welcomes drone pilots to the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. It hopes to promote…
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Major Scientific Groups Put Support Behind March for Science
With reassurance that the March for Science is a nonpartisan, pro-science event, more than two dozen organizations have…
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Theater Education Month Scores Kevin Kline as Spokesperson
The award-winning actor, who has an Oscar and two Tonys to his name, has been acting since high…
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Following Oroville Dam Crisis, Group Steps Up Advocacy Efforts
In the wake of the near-failure of California’s Oroville Dam and ensuing evacuation, the Association of State Dam…
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Associations Partner to Support Scotch Distilleries
Two Scottish distillers groups have joined together to bolster the reputation and quality of the Scotch Whisky industry.
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Colo. Tech Group Asks Members to Help Break Down Barriers to Innovation
In partnership with Sen. Cory Gardner, the Colorado Technology Association is hosting interactive online sessions to solicit member…
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Beverly Carter Foundation Aimed at Safety, Training
More than two years after the loss of his mother, Beverly Carter's son is launching a foundation that…
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The Two E’s of Member Advocacy: Engagement Leads to Efficacy
Grassroots member advocacy is much more possible and meaningful now than ever before. In today's world, members can…
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New Lobbying Landscape
President Donald Trump’s populist pledge to “drain the swamp” in Washington could force the Republican-controlled Congress to review…
