Grassroots Lobbying & Campaigns - Gaffney, Bennett & Associates

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What is "Grassroots"?

Key Contacts are Key to Success.

Goals
    • Message
    • Relationships
    • Trust

Reaching Target Audience
• How Lawmakers Receive Information
• Most Effective Communication

Communication Tips
    • E-mailing Lawmakers
    • Telephoning Lawmakers
    • Faxing/Writing Lawmakers

Hints for Communicating by Telephone

When placing a call to your state lawmaker, a member of the Connecticut Congressional delegation, or their staff follow these helpful hints:

Ask for the legislator by name.

Identify yourself and reference any previous correspondence you may have sent on the subject to help jog their memory.

Let them know your organization’s views.

Ask for their support

When talking to a staff member:

Identify yourself.

Leave a clear, complete message.