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.

Category - Advocacy/Lobbying

Resources about what nonprofits can and cannot do as a 501 organization.

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Guidance to Protect USFWS Sites
2025 Recess Action Kit
Congressional Summer Recess August 2nd will mark the start of Congress’ summer recess. Lawmakers will travel from Washington D.C. to their local districts as Congress…
119th Congress: Members with Responsibility for NWRS
Senate Subcommittee on Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Senate Environment and Public Works Senate EPW Fisheries, Wildlife, and Water House Interior, Environment, and…
Friends and Lobbying
Guidance on lobbying legislators.
Find and Contact Elected Officials
Myths about Lobbying, Political Activity, and Tax-Exempt Status
Advocacy vs. Lobbying (Bolder Advocacy)
Taking the 501(h) Election (National Council of Nonprofits)
IRS Lobbying web page
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Sample advocacy materials created by Friends
Sample Request to a Member of Congress
Friends Group NameAddress Date The Honorable [FULL NAME]United States Senate/House of RepresentativesWashington, D.C. 20510 (Senate) / 20515 (House) Dear Senator or Representative (Last Name): I…
Savannah at a Crossroads
How to Get a Meeting with Your Members of Congress
How to Invite Members of Congress to Your Refuge or Hatchery Seeing is believing. Without seeing your refuge or hatchery firsthand, the chances of obtaining…
Lobbying Do's and Don'ts (Bolder Advocacy)
Advocacy: Connecting with Lawmakers
Webinars sponsored by CORFA/NWRA with an advocacy theme.
Effective Communications with Elected Officials & Others
webinar for refuge and hatchery Friends recorded on 6.11.24. Topic was communicating with elected officials.
Building Relationships That Support Your Mission
Recordings and resources from the webinar on advocacy presented in March, 2022.
Why Refuges/Hatcheries Matter:Crafting your Message
April 12, 2023 webinar on crafting your message.
The Power of Having Your Members of Congress Visit Your Site
Webinar Description Friends do many things to show support for their refuge or hatchery but perhaps few can have as much impact on budget and…
Presenting a strong case to your legislators
Building Relationships with Legislators