Advocacy Toolkit

Toolkits by Topic

Access tips and best practices for advocacy on specific public policy issues affecting older adults.

Advocacy Toolkit: Medicare State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)

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Advocacy Toolkit: CDSME and Falls Prevention

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Advocacy Toolkit: Recess 2018

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Advocacy Toolkit: Federal Budget

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Advocacy Toolkit: Nutrition & Hunger

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Grassroots Advocacy

Connect with others who are advocating at the local, state, and national levels to improve public policy for older adults.

National Coalition of Consumer Organizations on Aging

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Understanding the Issues

Learn about the public policy issues that NCOA focuses on to help improve the health and economic security of older adults.

Issue Briefs & Fact Sheets

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Public Policy Priorities

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Advocacy Basics

Get started with advocacy with basic tips and rules governing nonprofit activities

Effective Advocacy at Home

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Nonprofit Advocacy Rules & Regulations

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10 Tips to Harness the Power of Stories

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Communicating with Congress

Use our resources to help you contact your members of Congress and organize successful events with them.

How to Get an Elected Official to Attend Your Event

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How to Write to Congress

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Meeting with Congress

Use our tips for engaging elected officials in meetings and town hall discussions.

9 Tips for Town Hall Meetings

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Thank You Letter Examples to Members of Congress

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Top 10 Tips for a Successful Visit to a Member of Congress

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Understanding Congress

Learn about basic Congressional terms and procedures, as well as important committees for public policy affecting older adults.

Capitol Hill Definitions & Congressional Staff Positions

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Key Congressional Committees

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Leveraging Media

Use our tips for leveraging traditional and social media to put a face on the needs of seniors in your community and amplify your advocacy voice.

Letter to the Editor Sample

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For More Information

Access additional advocacy best practices and tips, and contact information for NCOA’s Public Policy & Advocacy team.

Additional Public Policy & Advocacy Resources

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NCOA Public Policy & Advocacy Staff

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