WANT TO KNOW THE SECRET

TO MAKING AN EVEN BIGGER IMPACT

ON YOUR COMMUNITY?

 ---- ADVOCACY ----

Want to address the root causes of problems facing your community?  Want to help create laws and systems that strengthen families, prevent harm, and help all Rhode Islanders thrive? Join with other nonprofits to ensure that legislation and policies are developed that will address the challenges in our communities and support Rhode Island nonprofits.

Too many nonprofits think that nonprofits are prohibited from doing advocacy. Not true! Nonprofits can legally do voter registration, advocacy and even lobbying, within legal limits.  

As nonprofits providing essential services—such as food assistance, housing support, and healthcare—struggle due to unstable federal funding, increased expenses due to inflation, and a decline in charitable giving, advocacy around federal and state funding for community priorities is more important than ever.

Join us:

• Join the Alliance monthly Policy Briefings at noon on the second Wednesday of the month.
• Check out the issues the Alliance is working on for 2025 here 
• Learn more about nonprofit advocacy through our Advocacy Resources page
• Register for an Advocacy 101 training, or request a training for your nonprofit team or community members (you will need to create a free account to access the request form).
• Participate in the annual Advocacy Coaching Cohort offered by the Alliance (starts in August each year)
• If you are an Alliance member, join the Alliance HQ Advocacy Forum to stay up to date on current issues and opportunities to take action
• Learn more about nonprofit advocacy through our Advocacy Resources page
• Help get your neighbors engaged in voting -- download our Voter Engagement Toolkit
• Make your voice heard about the importance of prioritizing social services in the state and federal budgets
• Learn about opportunities to get your community counted in the 2030 Census 
• Help other nonprofit staff understand how to advocate on issues important to their community