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 see your lawmaker at the coffee shop. Now what?
Free Webinar - Advocacy in the Wild: How to Talk to Lawmakers Outside the CapitolPicture this: You're picking out tomatoes at the grocery store when you look up...and your state senator is standing right next to you. Now what? If your first instinct is to panic, you're in good company. This is one of the most common questions I hear from advocates, which is why I'm hosting a free webinar all about navigating those unexpected moments with confidence. Most advocacy trainings teach you how to prepare for a scheduled meeting in a legislator's office. But some of the most important advocacy conversations happen when you least expect them: at a community event, in line for coffee, at the local fair, or even in the produce aisle. So what do you say? How do you know if it's the right time? And how do you make the most of those unexpected opportunities? Join me for Advocacy in the Wild: How to Talk to Lawmakers Outside the Capitol, a free webinar where we'll cover easy-to-use tips for navigating these real-world conversations with confidence. We'll cover practical strategies for starting conversations naturally, reading the situation, avoiding common mistakes, and building authentic relationships that continue long after a single encounter. Whether you're an experienced advocate or just getting started, you'll leave with tools you can use the very next time you cross paths with an elected official, maybe this fall! Tuesday, August 18, 2026 I don't offer many free public trainings each year, and this is one of the topics people ask me about most often. I'd love to have you join us. Register today and reserve your spot. Hope to see you next month, |
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.
Offstage, I’m Still Talking About Advocacy It has been a while since I sent one of these. In my defense, I recently started doing stand-up again, and apparently open mics happen at 8 p.m. on weeknights. I am quickly learning that I may not be cut out for this rock-and-roll lifestyle, especially when it interferes with my marketing schedule and preferred bedtime. While I’ve been neglecting your inbox, I haven’t stopped writing and sharing my expertise offstage. Advocacy opportunities will come...
It's not too late to make August count. If you're just now thinking about scheduling an August recess meeting with your Senators or member of Congress, you've probably missed the window. District and state staff have been building August schedules for months, and by the time July rolls around, many lawmakers already have packed calendars filled with meetings, tours, town halls, and community events. Read this week's featured blog to learn how August recess actually works, why planning starts...
Busy or Focused? Many organizations are busy doing advocacy activities. They're sending action alerts, meeting with lawmakers, tracking bills, and showing up when something important happens. But activity and strategy are not the same thing. And that's where organizations often get stuck. And that means that they work incredibly hard but still struggle to build the kind of long-term influence they want. Here’s the deeper issue. When organizations don't have a clear advocacy strategy, every...