The Advocacy Association

?? Congratulations to the Top 20 in 2024 Advocacy Awards Honorees! The Top 20 Advocacy Awards are given to those in the advocacy community who are leading the charge with their tenacity, creativity and grit, and making the world we live and work in a better place! Congratulations to: Collin Brecher, Stacey Chappell, Meredith Check, MPP, Micaela Deming, Grant English, Michael Futrell, Amanda Jezek, Jack Kiraly, Paul R. Noe, Dustin Perchal, MPS, Angel L. Riley, MPA, Daniel Stanford III, Kati Siconolfi, Tequila Smith, Travis Smith, Daniel Spirn, Terrence Tarver, MPA, Colleen Terry, Victoria Van de Vate, MPP, and David Wheaton!!! For more on the Top 20 in 2024 Advocacy Awards honorees: https://lnkd.in/ecU3FSfk

We honor all veterans and those who serve to protect our country and Democracy on this Veteran’s Day.

We are thrilled to share that our very own President Jennifer Fox has been named one of the prestigious Leading Association Lobbyists for 2025! Jen has dedicated her careeer to others and giving back, so we are so excited to see her recognized for all she does for the advocacy community.

Today, we hosted a PAC roundtable discussion luncheon sponsored by Sagac Public Affairs, LLC. Thank you to the attendees who engaged in a lively discussion about the future of PACs and giving!

The deadline to apply for the Advocacy Association's Top 20 in 2024 is this Friday, October 4!!! Please take a few minutes to submit your nominations before the deadline! Learn more and apply: ?

The advocacy community has been doing incredible things in the past year. Ensure this great work and the people behind it are recognized for their contributions! The Advocacy Association annually awards Top 20 honors to those among us who are leading the charge with their tenacity, creativity and grit, and making the world we live and work in a better place. The process is simple.?Nominate one or more of the people behind the great work you see happening in the field of advocacy--be it in the non-profit, trade association, corporate or university sector.?Honorees will be selected from a panel of former winners and announced in late October. The process is a simple 100-word submission to tell us why you, your friends, or colleagues deserves to be named among the Top 20 in 2024. Nominations are due by Friday, October 4, so don't delay! Thanks for shining the light on the people in our industry whose work is making a difference! Submit your nomination now: https://lnkd.in/ecEUzsgi

Today, we remember the tragic events of September 11, 2001. We honor the nearly 3,000 lives lost and we pay tribute to the bravery of first responders who risked their lives to save others. Their heroism exemplifies the highest ideals of service. Let us remember the resilience of our communities and continue to work to protect our great democracy.

Happy National Advocacy Week to the incredible advocacy community! ?? ? This week, we come together to celebrate our shared mission, exchange ideas, and strengthen our network. The Advocacy Association has an action-packed lineup of online activities designed for everyone to engage and collaborate. ? Join The Advocacy Association from across the country as we advance the advocacy profession and empower each other to make a difference! Let’s connect, learn, and inspire one another. ?? ? #AdvocacyWeek #AdvocacyProfession #Collaboration #Community #AdvocateTogether

Today, Wade Balkonis is taking over our channels to talk about what advocacy looks like outside of DC and the benefits of advocacy in the states. My organization Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) hosts advocacy events throughout the year including (but not limited to): - Facility Visits with or without elected officials - AEM Manufacturing Express Bus Tour - Hill Days in WI, IA, SC In many ways working from outside the beltway can be more effective since congressional offices are so overwhelmed, outreach to district staff from elsewhere has been very successful bringing legislators at the state and federal level to our member companies. Events outside DC often gives us more time with officials to understand our priorities and opportunities. For example, visits often last 1.5hr vs 10min for a standing meeting. Cultivating new grassroots supporters through visits with member companies and interactive presentations with shop floor workers has drastically increased our highest levels of active and engaged supports?- laying the groundwork for future visits by elected officials, activating on policy priorities, and collecting powerful testimonials to be used to advance our industry.

Help us celebrate National Advocacy Week! Here are a few tips from our board members to help boost your advocacy campaigns. Comment below a tip or best practice to be entered to win a free pass to attend our 2024-2025 events! #AdvocacyWeek24