on advocacywhat to expect

cpac

How would you characterize the political environment today?

History of Cuyahoga County Public Sector Funding

Live / Work Overlay District

Percent For Art

Beverage Tax

2001 2002 2003

History of Cuyahoga County Public Sector Funding

Issue 31

ACE Grants

Permissive Language

March 2004 September 2004 2006

advocacy

What Can Nonprofits Do?

Building Internal Advocacy Structures

Building Relationships with Policy Makers

Ongoing Communications

501(c)3 Organizations Can Lobby(within limits)

No substantial part of your activities may be

carrying on propaganda or otherwise attempting to influence legislation

Grassroots vs. Direct

Who makes policy in Cuyahoga County?

Data for public officials

Ambassador Groups

Learn more and schedule on-site training at www.CultureForward.org/AdvocacyTraining