Lobbyists, I Feel Your Pain
Bethany Snyder, MPP
Nonprofit Advocacy Expert | Former Senate Staffer | ?? Empowering Nonprofits to Mobilize People Power for Policy Wins
Lobbyists, this message is for you.
I feel your pain. I see you walking the hallways, taking a million calls a day – from clients, legislative staff, and your bosses. It is rough out there. I see you.
You have a ton to juggle –
- relationships with your clients, lawmakers, and their staff
- drafting language, fact sheets, talking points, and emails
- committee schedules, votes, and meetings
- negotiating policy needs and coalition dynamics
- connecting key stakeholders to their lawmakers
- building public support to pass your bills
As you analyze how your bills are going to move through the process, you are evaluating each legislator: you know which ones you can move, which ones need a higher touch, and those who are set in their corner.
Wouldn’t you love to work with a grassroots strategist who can help you strategically engage advocates to move your bills forward? I DO THIS!
I work with lobbyists (in-house and contract) to strategically engage advocates to achieve your policy goals; to connect your key stakeholders to their lawmakers; to BUILD POWER FOR THE FUTURE!
However, when I reach out to organizations’ government relations or advocacy leaders, I hear, “We don’t need your services. We already have a lobbyist.” Oy vey.
And I respond, THAT’S GREAT! I AM NOT A LOBBYIST! But I can be their best friend.
Lobbyists, I will make you look amazing – to your clients, bosses, and lawmakers! While also strengthening your power in the Capitol.
Intrigued? Let’s chat!