Policy Development and Legislative Strategy

Nonprofit and philanthropic organizations bring a unique lens and expertise to the policy table through their experience working in communities across the country. They can often tell policymakers what is working, what should be changed, and what new approaches can deliver a better, even transformational, social return on investment. In our experience, the best policy is intimately informed by practitioners on the ground. The Sheridan Group can help facilitate vitally important collaboration between social change leaders and policymakers.

In order to bring this significant experience to bear in legislative discussions, it is important to translate solutions into policy and legislative action. Developing a policy platform takes into account such factors as legislative precedent, committee jurisdiction, and related authorization bills. After identifying a policy goal and platform, the next step is to determine the best way to achieve success through many possible avenues in the legislative process. 

For advocacy work to be successful, it is imperative to target and educate the right Members of Congress or congressional committees and align an organization’s activities, including field operations, marketing, and government relations, to drive this advocacy effort forward.

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