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Last week, I had the pleasure of being with the leaders of nonprofit state associations as part of a National Council of Nonprofits (NCN)...

It’s go time!  Most of you are already knee-deep in subcommittee hearings, tracking the onslaught of bill introductions, and getting bill authors or sponsors for your priorities.  So when you think about engaging your advocates, it can be overwhelming. But ensuring you have good communication practices in place with your lobbyist can help immensely.  Here are 5 tips to help you maximize your lobbyist for your advocacy efforts: Meet with your lobbyist weekly  Set aside time ea

With the beginning of state legislative sessions right around the corner, I have been attending a myriad of legislative forums, summits, briefings, breakfasts, etc. this month.  On the whole, I really enjoy hearing what is in store for the next legislative session, how the session may play out, what issues are likely to take up a lot of oxygen, and what policies organizations are prioritizing.  And, at every one of these, it never fails – the lobbyists implore the attendees t