COVID Advocacy
In this episode, we are going to talk about something that hasn’t been getting a lot of news lately…. a topic that seems to have flown under the radar for many but could be of interest to nonprofit organizations… the COVID-19 pandemic. On a more serious note, we all know that COVID is wrecking-havoc on our health, our healthcare system, the way we conduct business and engage in community outreach, on educational institutions, and more. The good news is that nonprofit organizations are well-equipped to provide a voice on how to effectively respond to the challenges of a global pandemic.
Our Hosts for This Episode:
Jen Powis Natalie Ossenfort Leslie Barnes
Topics:
- Quick nonprofit advocacy refresher
- How does this relate to COVID?
- Examples of how nonprofits are advocating during COVID-19
- Housing – Catholic Charities, Causa Justa
- Decarceration – Faith in Texas, Courtwatch PG
- Public Education – ACLU
- Democracy – Civic TN
Resources
- Factsheet: Administrative Advocacy
- Factsheet: Public Charities Can Lobby
- Blog: Nonprofit Advocacy & COVID-19
- Influencing Public Policy in the Digital Age
- Rules of the Game: Holding Elected Officials Accountable
- Bolder Advocacy’s TA hotline: online form or 866-NP-LOBBY
- Email us at advocacy@afj.org