As a nonprofit advocacy expert, I empower organizations to leverage their voices, mobilize their communities, and win on the policies that shape their mission.
FREE TRAINING: When your message isn’t working
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You’ve got the data. Your research is solid. You can explain the issue clearly. And yet... it’s still not landing. If you’ve ever walked out of a meeting with a lawmaker thinking, “They just didn’t get it,” this training is for you. I’m hosting a FREE session on how to use stories in advocacy that actually connect with decision-makers and help your message stick. Not to replace your data, but to use alongside it, so it’s something people can hear, remember, and act on. If Data Won, We’d Be Done: Using Stories to Change Policy We’ll cover:
This workshop is designed for nonprofit leaders, advocacy staff, and anyone responsible for communicating with lawmakers, stakeholders, or supporters. You can find all the details and register here.If your advocacy isn’t getting the traction it should, this is one of the fastest ways to start shifting that. Take care, P.S. If you’ve been thinking about strengthening your advocacy this year but haven’t made the time yet, this is a good place to start. And check out my other training options. |
Snyder Strategies, LLC
As a nonprofit advocacy expert, I empower organizations to leverage their voices, mobilize their communities, and win on the policies that shape their mission.
You’re waiting too long. That's it. That's the secret. Every year, I watch organizations gear up for August recess. This is the time to make your case and finally get in front of your federal lawmakers. And your advocates don't even have to travel to DC! Win-Win! You tell your advocates to secure that coveted August recess meeting. Maybe they contact the DC staff (wrong office), or they reach out in July (too late). And then August comes ... and it’s underwhelming. It feels like you missed...
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I have a bit of a confession. When I can’t sleep, my brain does not wander to relaxing places. It goes straight to strategic plans. Specifically, the ones that say they prioritize advocacy…but actually don't. Because here’s the thing. Many organizations say advocacy is a priority. It shows up in a sentence or two. Maybe it's even in a whole section or pillar of your strategic plan. But when you look closer, it is not operationalized. There is no clear ownership, no defined goals, and no real...