On this episode, we are covering advocacy during the COVID-19 pandemic. COVID is wrecking-havoc on our health, our healthcare system, the way we conduct business and engage in community outreach, on educational institutions, and more. The good news is that nonprofit organizations are well-equipped to provide a voice on how to effectively respond to the challenges of a global pandemic. 

Attorneys for this episode:  Jen Powis, Natalie Ossenfort, Leslie Barnes 

 

Topics: 

• Quick nonprofit advocacy refresher  
• How does this relate to COVID?  

• Examples of how nonprofits are advocating during COVID-19
  • Housing – Catholic Charities, Causa Justa
  • Decarceration – Faith in Texas, Courtwatch PG
  • Public Education – ACLU
  • Democracy – Civic TN 

 

 Resources: 

Factsheet: Administrative Advocacy  

Factsheet: Public Charities Can Lobby  

Blog: Nonprofit Advocacy & COVID-19   

Influencing Public Policy in the Digital Age  

Accountability Advocacy for 501(c)(3)s  

Rules of the Game 02: Holding Elected Officials Accountable