COVID Advocacy

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