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Advocacy Basics for Professionals

Want to communicate with Congress or prepare for an upcoming town hall in your community? Our resources will help you engage with elected officials and organize successful events with them.
For Professionals
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How to Advocate as a Nonprofit for Older Americans

Feb 13, 2024
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How to Get an Elected Official to Attend Your Event

Aug 07, 2024
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Top 10 Tips for a Successful Visit with a Member of Congress

Aug 29, 2024
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Your Voice Matters

Use NCOA's online advocacy forms to protect and strengthen the programs we all depend on as we age. 


Effective Advocacy at Home

Feb 14, 2025
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Making Medicare Affordable: The Critical Role of Low-Income Benefits Outreach

Oct 29, 2024

Key Congressional Committees for Aging Services

Aug 28, 2024

How to Write to Congress

Aug 06, 2024

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Aging Well for All

We advise policymakers, empower community-based organizations, and deliver the resources, tools, best practices, and advocacy our nation needs to ensure that every person can age with health and financial security.

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