June 2006
Advocacy Matters
Resources

Glossary of Policy & Advocacy Terms: A Guide to the ABCs and Acronyms of the Infant-Toddler Policy Process
http://zerotothree.org/policy/pdf/Glossary_of_Terms.pdf

How to be a Voice for Babies: Using Data to Advocate Effectively
http://zerotothree.org/policy/Using%20data%20effectively%20final%20PDF.pdf

Make a Difference for Your Cause In 3 Hours Per Week
http://www.clpi.org/Getting_Started_Rvsd.aspx

Personal Visits with a Legislator
http://www.clpi.org/How-To_Resources.aspx

Nonprofit Lobbying – Presenting Testimony
http://www.clpi.org/How-To_Resources.aspx

Effective Communication about the Early Years: Understanding the Basics of Framing
http://www.zerotothree.org/policy/pdf/framing%20article%20part%20one%20final.pdf

Babies and Toddlers in the Policy Picture – A Self-Assessment Checklist for States and Communities
http://zerotothree.org/policy/newforms/IT%20policy%20checklist_final_2.doc

Working with the Media: An Overview of Do’s and Dont's
http://smartnet.smartstart-nc.org/advocacy/media.doc

How to Write a Letter to the Editor and an Opinion Editorial
http://zerotothree.org/policy/pdf/How%20to%20write%20LTE%20%20oped%20v2.pdf

Seven Things Legislators (and Other Policy Makers) Need to Know About School Readiness
http://www.finebynine.org/pdf/ResPacket.pdf

501(C)(3) Nonprofit Organizations can Lobby

Contact Michele Piggott by calling toll-free (866) 711-4025 or by emailing mmapckidstuff@knology.net.