Publications

Make a Difference for Your Cause: Strategies for Nonprofit Engagement in Legislative Advocacy

This resource and discussion guide takes readers through the steps of the CLPI Road Map, provides examples of nonprofits that have successfully used public policy engagement to meet their missions, and presents six questions readers can use to stimulate discussion with others in their organizations. Make a Difference for Your Cause is available for free download (pdf). Bulk copies are available for purchase. Call 202-387-5048 for more information.

The Nonprofit Lobbying Guide, Second Edition, by Bob Smucker

The essential book for nonprofit leaders who want to understand the federal law on lobbying and voter education for 501(c)(3) nonprofits. The guide discusses building a legislative program, effective lobbying communications and establishing a public policy committee. It includes stories from nonprofit leaders who have spent their careers lobbying in the public interest.  The Nonprofit Lobbying Guide is available for free download (pdf).

The Lobbying and Advocacy Handbook for Nonprofit Organizations, by Marcia Avner, forward by Bob Smucker

This valuable publication takes readers through the process of developing a public policy plan with the use of practical worksheets at the end of each chapter. The book also provides additional information on the nonprofit lobbying laws and implementing a public policy plan. $30.36 - This publication is priced at a 20% discount from the standard retail price.

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The Nonprofit Board Member's Guide to Lobbying and Advocacy, by Marcia Avner with Kirsten Nielsen

Board of Directors play a crtical role in deciding the approach a nonprofit will take in engaging in the public policy process. This publication compliments The Lobbing and Advocacy Handbook for Nonprofit Organizations by providing information that is particularly important for nonprofit boards to consider in the advocacy planning process. $27.96 - This publication is priced at a 20% discount from the standard retail price.

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