Grassroots vs Direct Lobbying
Although direct and grassroots lobbying are effective tools for influencing public policies, they have very different ways of accomplishing this. In grassroots lobbying, the public is mobilized around a certain legislative issue. This type of lobbying involves asking...
How Advocacy Software can benefit a Lobbying Team
The US civic technology sector is expected to grow significantly over the next few years due to the increasing number of people and organizations using mobile platforms and the technological advancements expected to affect how they interact with government officials....
Preparing for a State Legislative Session
Organizations can influence federal, state, and local policies through their supporters' collective voice. This is why associations must develop effective public policy strategies and grassroots advocacy. To effectively prepare for the upcoming legislative session, an...
Making Changes in Local Government
Local government plays a critical role in our communities, providing essential public safety, sanitation, and transportation services. As such, local governments must be responsive to the needs and concerns of their constituents. However, making changes in local...
Debunking Myths About Lobbying
As the racial justice movement in the US has gained momentum, many nonprofits are now looking into how they can address the systemic injustice that has affected the country. While we have already advocated for a mission, changing the legislative structure to address...
Direct Lobbying versus Grassroots Lobbying
Due to the competitive nature of today's society, there has been a demand for government officials who are involved in lobbying. Their work can help businesses develop effective strategies and improve their operations. Most people need to realize there are two types...
Wounded Veteran Charities Making the Biggest Impact
There are thousands of registered charities in the country helping injured veterans, service members, and their families. However, when it comes down to choosing an organization to donate your time or money to it can be a difficult decision. If you’re struggling with...
Military Decorations and their Significance
All branches of the U.S. military award medals for distinguished actions, both in war and in peacetime. Some medals are awarded for valor on the battlefield. Others, such as the Soldier’s Medal, are awarded for heroic efforts that aren’t related to combat.
Issues Faced By Our Veterans Today
Veterans, in their life after service, often face tremendous challenges. Some of those challenges affect their personality while the more potent issues affect the rest of the family members. Adapting to a civilian life after military deployment often exposes veterans...
The Veterans’ Lobby
The veterans’ lobby is one of the most powerful and historically successful of all national lobbying groups present on in Washington D.C. However, the group of veterans’ interest organizations is quite diverse in the goals and relative success. Here are a few of the...