Perfect for groups of engaged community members new to advocacy.

Advocacy Basics and Beyond

Advocacy 101:

• Learn how to find and connect with your elected officials

• Find and track legislation, committees, hearings, and more

• Proven best practices and sample scripts for making your voice heard via phone, email, and in-person meetings

Advocacy During the Interim:

• Understand what happens during the Interim and why it matters for the coming session

• Tools to follow Interim committees and hearings

• Foster relationships and build a foundation for next session

Excursion to the Pink Dome:

• Learn to navigate the Texas Capitol like a pro - before the crowds of session

• Feel confident finding locations in the Capitol, Extension and Capitol grounds Admin buildings

• Navigate committee hearing rooms and learn how to register in support/opposition of legislation

• Rules and unspoken etiquette for visiting the Capitol

• Tips for parking (trust us - this is more important that you think!)

Creating Change at the State Level

Created as professional development for emerging advocacy and government relations staff.

Jumping into the Shark Tank (CHANGE):

• Establish an in-depth understanding of how a bill becomes a law and why legislative deadlines can make or break a piece of legislation

• Identify strategic action items at each step in the process

• How to develop relationships with with legislators and their staff
  
  This service is available for Interim and Session engagement.

Beyond Lobby Day:

• Build support for your priorities and elevate the voices of the communities you care about throughout session

• Train-the-trainer to help volunteers effectively share their story and leverage their voice

• Sample volunteer-friendly version of Advocacy 101 with a focus on volunteers’ roles and the unique impact they can have

Consulting services can include, but are not limited to:

• Develop or refine your advocacy strategic and operating plan

• Realistic goal setting for short-term outcomes and long-term change

• Adapt and edit your messaging and materials, including one-pagers, testimony, action alerts, and more

• Elevated Voices Consulting staff can develop and present customized advocacy trainings for a variety of audiences

Consulting Services

Partner with us to elevate your advocacy approach. Ideal for organizations that desire a more intentional and sophisticated advocacy strategy.