Friends' Resource Center
These materials are intended for general reference only with the understanding that the Coalition of Refuge Friends and Advocates is not engaged in rendering legal, accounting, or other professional service.
Friends Advocacy Messages
Meeting with Legislators
- 2024 Congressional Recess Action Kit
- A Beginner’s Guide to Lobbying for Nonprofits (Blue Avocado)
- Advocacy vs. Lobbying (Bolder Advocacy)
- Benefits of Filing the 501(h) Election
- Congressional Districts for Refuges/Hatcheries
- Friends and Lobbying
- Get Out the Vote 2024: A Friends Messaging Campaign
- IRS Lobbying web page
Roles and Expectations
FWS Who is Who
NCTC/Training
NFWF
Terminology
Advocacy Webinars
- Building Relationships That Support Your Mission
- Building Relationships with Legislators
- Capitol Conversations: Updates & Budget Insights For The Refuge System
- Effective Communications with Elected Officials & Others
- Get Out the Vote 2024: A Friends Messaging Campaign
- NWRA/CORFA's Spring 2024 Legislative Update for Friends
- Presenting a strong case to your legislators
- The Power of Having Your Members of Congress Visit Your Site
Communications/Outreach
- Creating Community Connections: Developing Effective Partnerships
- Developing Relationshps & Connecting Refuges & Friends with Native Nations
- Engaging Your Audience with Stories
- Expanding your Reach: Leveraging Social Media to Connect with New Audiences
- Using Social Media to Build Awareness & Support
Federal Budget Webinars
Fundraising Webinars
Org. Management Webinars
- Beyond Diversity – Organizational Culture & Systems of Change
- Breaking Barriers, Building Bonds: A DEI Journey in Refuges and Hatcheries
- Building a Board That Works
- Does Your Friends Group Have The Right Insurance Coverage?
- Elements of Governance for Friends Organizations
- GuideStar Seal of Approval
- Insurance Basics for Refuge & Hatchery Friends
- Internal Controls
Technology Webinars
- 150 Years of Conservation Highlights from USFWS Archives & DC Booth
- 2024 Chat with the Chief: Refuge System's Funding, Workforce, Budget, & Priorities
- Capitol Conversations: Updates & Budget Insights For The Refuge System
- Engaging Local Communities-Urban Program
- Figuring Out Who’s Who at USFWS, NWRA, and CORFA
- Friends in Support of Environmental Education: Magnifying Efforts for a New Generation
- Nature Stores: Getting Started & Operating a Successful Store
- Overview of Updated Friends Policy