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Following are PDF versions of a variety of articles on effective advocacy.

• Effective Communication 101: Great for beginners and old pros alike, this article covers the basics of communicating with elected officials.
• Effective Meetings: This article provides a detailed explanation of how to prepare for a meeting, what to expect in the meeting and how to follow-up after the meeting. It also includes tips from Congressional staffers.
• Effective Site Visits: Discover the key things to know about who to invite, what to show and how to deal with logistics in this article.
• Advocacy Checklist: Need something to help you organize your advocacy plans? This checklist helps you stay on the right track as it guides you through researching your elected officials, deciding which form of communication to use and developing your message.
• Grassroots Campaigns: Having a grassroots component in you advocacy plan is always a good idea, but how do you make it happen? Learn how focusing on the advocates, issues, venues, and organization will help you make an impact on your elected officials.
• Top 10 Things Elected Officials and Staff HATE to Hear: An informative and amusing list of the things not to do or say when working with policy makers.