This document outlines the key elements needed to create an effective state government relations program. It discusses determining if such a program is needed, defining what it is, and its core components like vision, mission, and issues statements. It also provides guidance on implementation, including understanding the legislative process, building relationships, and measuring success over time with persistence and celebrating accomplishments along the way. The overall message is that a state government relations program aims to educate legislators and regulators while advocating the association's viewpoints through ongoing communication and engagement.
Legislative Advocacy Building Dynamic Relationships 10 06Ckyle
Relationships are everything when it comes to lobbying. If you don't have them to need to get them. If you have them you need to nuture them. Without them its tough to be a good lobbyist and represent your clients effectively.
It is good governance for a public sector entity to
define the interests of all stakeholders and develop an
understanding of the role that stakeholders have in or
with the entity.
Benefits of stakeholder engagement
Stakeholder engagement benefits for the public sector
entity include:
• increased efficiency in and effectiveness of service
• improved risk management practices — allows risks
to be identified earlier, thereby reducing future costs
• streamlined policy and program development
processes
• greater engagement with stakeholder interests —
ensuring services are delivered in collaboration with
stakeholders and provide outcomes which meet
community needs
• enhanced community confidence in the public sector
• enhanced capacity to innovate.
Who are the stakeholders?
The public sector entity should identify and understand
all affected stakeholders, their distribution and their
needs and interests. It is good governance for a
public sector entity to strive to bring the voice of the
stakeholder into the business in order to build trust
and confidence in the entity and facilitate better
community outcomes.
Legislative Advocacy Building Dynamic Relationships 10 06Ckyle
Relationships are everything when it comes to lobbying. If you don't have them to need to get them. If you have them you need to nuture them. Without them its tough to be a good lobbyist and represent your clients effectively.
It is good governance for a public sector entity to
define the interests of all stakeholders and develop an
understanding of the role that stakeholders have in or
with the entity.
Benefits of stakeholder engagement
Stakeholder engagement benefits for the public sector
entity include:
• increased efficiency in and effectiveness of service
• improved risk management practices — allows risks
to be identified earlier, thereby reducing future costs
• streamlined policy and program development
processes
• greater engagement with stakeholder interests —
ensuring services are delivered in collaboration with
stakeholders and provide outcomes which meet
community needs
• enhanced community confidence in the public sector
• enhanced capacity to innovate.
Who are the stakeholders?
The public sector entity should identify and understand
all affected stakeholders, their distribution and their
needs and interests. It is good governance for a
public sector entity to strive to bring the voice of the
stakeholder into the business in order to build trust
and confidence in the entity and facilitate better
community outcomes.
Susan Stuart Clark on Local Government Cultures (NCDD 2014)berendes
Understanding Local Government Cultures: Practical Partnering for Civic Engagement
Local government plays a central role in many dialogue and deliberation projects, as host, client or essential ally. Yet, officials may have mixed results from past public engagement experiences, skeptical colleagues, political constraints, limited staff and budgets, and higher priority responsibilities. How can we understand their realities and be more effective partners in what’s often a change management process? How can we assess the need and opportunities for culture change to promote more local public participation? Findings from candid interviews with local officials.
A presentation given at one of the National Youth Agency's regional events on the Governments new ten yearyouth strategy, called "Aiming High".
For more information visit www.nya.org.uk/tenyearstrategy
Nonprofit Advocacy: Lobbying and Election-Related Activities for 501(c)(3)s4Good.org
Many nonprofits often desire certain legislative and public policy changes by our legislators and publicly elected officials to help further or achieve their charitable missions. Nonprofits, however, often avoid advocating for such changes because the IRS rules regarding nonprofit advocacy tend to be complex and commonly misunderstood. 501(c)(3) organizations in particular are often unsure or unaware of which advocacy activities are permissible and which advocacy activities may jeopardize their tax-exempt status. Additionally, nonprofit advocacy and compliance with IRS regulations is a common hot topic for other groups such as the media, public, and authorities, especially during election years. Given the increased attention and scrutiny to nonprofit lobbying and election-related activities that is to be expected this year, 501(c)(3) organizations would greatly benefit from becoming knowledgeable about nonprofit advocacy rules.
Youth and Governance in the Malawian Context, RCE ZombaESD UNU-IAS
This presentation was part of the 2nd African Youth Virtual Conference, on 13 September, 2017 with the theme: The Role of Youths in Achieving Good Governance, Leadership and Sustainable Development on the Continent.
Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism Conference (ESTC) (http://www.ecotourismconference.org/) presentation by Jeff Welch, CEO, MERCURYcsc, presented in September 2011. Session: 4.2 Understanding Key Consumer Trends Driving Sustainable Business Practices. Organized by The International Ecotourism Society (http://www.ecotourism.org), the ESTC is a unique annual conference providing practical solutions to advance sustainability goals for the tourism industry.
Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism Conference (ESTC) (http://www.ecotourismconference.org/) presentation by Megan Epler Wood, Director, Planeterra Foundation, presented in September 2011. Organized by The International Ecotourism Society (http://www.ecotourism.org), the ESTC is a unique annual conference providing practical solutions to advance sustainability goals for the tourism industry.
Susan Stuart Clark on Local Government Cultures (NCDD 2014)berendes
Understanding Local Government Cultures: Practical Partnering for Civic Engagement
Local government plays a central role in many dialogue and deliberation projects, as host, client or essential ally. Yet, officials may have mixed results from past public engagement experiences, skeptical colleagues, political constraints, limited staff and budgets, and higher priority responsibilities. How can we understand their realities and be more effective partners in what’s often a change management process? How can we assess the need and opportunities for culture change to promote more local public participation? Findings from candid interviews with local officials.
A presentation given at one of the National Youth Agency's regional events on the Governments new ten yearyouth strategy, called "Aiming High".
For more information visit www.nya.org.uk/tenyearstrategy
Nonprofit Advocacy: Lobbying and Election-Related Activities for 501(c)(3)s4Good.org
Many nonprofits often desire certain legislative and public policy changes by our legislators and publicly elected officials to help further or achieve their charitable missions. Nonprofits, however, often avoid advocating for such changes because the IRS rules regarding nonprofit advocacy tend to be complex and commonly misunderstood. 501(c)(3) organizations in particular are often unsure or unaware of which advocacy activities are permissible and which advocacy activities may jeopardize their tax-exempt status. Additionally, nonprofit advocacy and compliance with IRS regulations is a common hot topic for other groups such as the media, public, and authorities, especially during election years. Given the increased attention and scrutiny to nonprofit lobbying and election-related activities that is to be expected this year, 501(c)(3) organizations would greatly benefit from becoming knowledgeable about nonprofit advocacy rules.
Youth and Governance in the Malawian Context, RCE ZombaESD UNU-IAS
This presentation was part of the 2nd African Youth Virtual Conference, on 13 September, 2017 with the theme: The Role of Youths in Achieving Good Governance, Leadership and Sustainable Development on the Continent.
Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism Conference (ESTC) (http://www.ecotourismconference.org/) presentation by Jeff Welch, CEO, MERCURYcsc, presented in September 2011. Session: 4.2 Understanding Key Consumer Trends Driving Sustainable Business Practices. Organized by The International Ecotourism Society (http://www.ecotourism.org), the ESTC is a unique annual conference providing practical solutions to advance sustainability goals for the tourism industry.
Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism Conference (ESTC) (http://www.ecotourismconference.org/) presentation by Megan Epler Wood, Director, Planeterra Foundation, presented in September 2011. Organized by The International Ecotourism Society (http://www.ecotourism.org), the ESTC is a unique annual conference providing practical solutions to advance sustainability goals for the tourism industry.
About the Stand for Your Mission CampaignBoardSource
The Stand for Your Mission campaign is a challenge to all nonprofit decision-makers to stand up for the organizations they believe in by actively representing their organization’s mission and values, and creating public will for positive social change.
Charities Under Threat: Responding to federal charity-bashing and CRA AuditsNetSquared Vancouver
Federal cabinet ministers have called registered charities criminal organizations and terrorist organizations and the government has set aside $13 million for stepped up audits of charity activities by Canada Revenue Agency. This panel explores the effects on charities and their ability to pursue their societal Missions, the “best practices” that charities can pursue to minimize their risk of losing their charitable status, and the implications for society and democracy of the government’s actions. The panel will include a charity lawyer and a researcher whose thesis jump-started a national conversation on these issues. There will be time for questions.
Advocacy and Lobbying from a Local and Global prospectiveAdnan Khuram Hayat
Quick guide for small and mid-sized Non-governmental Organizations' (NGOs'), Civil Society Organizations' (CSOs'), Community Based Organizations (CBOs'), Charities & Causes
This session will focus on how to integrate the voices of youth and families into your work in a meaningful, productive way that can improve your outcomes and service delivery. The first part of the session will include presentations on current efforts to engage youth and families in various fields in Ohio, including youth facing mental health challenges and who are involved in the juvenile justice and foster care systems. The second part of the session will involve small group brainstorming about concrete action steps you can take back to your organization to begin or continue youth and family engagement.
