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The Community Foundation is located in downtown Fredericksburg, Virginia on the first floor (Suite 114) of the Mill Race North office building. Click here for directions

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Advocacy 101 Agenda

Defining Advocacy

Advocacy vs. Lobbying

Ways to Advocate

Writing Elected Officials
Calling Legislators and Elected Officials
Joining Advocacy Organizations
Professional Opportunities

How to Start an Issue Campaign

Proposing Legislation or Blocking Legislation
Creating a Message 
Funding
Legal Requirements
Base Building
Recruiting Power Brokers to Support the Issue
Legislative Action vs. Elections

Summary

Choose the Method
Create Relationships
Compromise
Commitment
Understand the Legislative Process in Your State
The Doorway to Political Office


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P.O. Box 208 Fredericksburg, VA 22404-0208

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725 Jackson Street, Suite 114 Fredericksburg, VA 22401

Contact Us

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Office: 540-373-9292
Fax: 540-373-3050