Online tools and resources make it easier than ever to advocate for your organization, its mission, and your community. Reference these tools for more about participating in the legislative process, understanding how public funding affects your organization, and worry-free lobbying.

Understanding Public Funding (Why Advocacy Matters!)

Do you know how much of your agency’s funding comes from public dollars? Use this easy tool to find out; you might be surprised!

Nonprofit budget breakdown tool for public funds

Then, learn more about the state budget and public funding in:

A Citizen's Guide to the Washington State Budget

Washington State Budget Process

Curriculum Handouts (How to Advocate!)

Instructions:click the link, save to your desktop, and open the zip file.

Board Advocacy Project Level 101 "Motivation" Slideshow Presentation

Board Advcoacy Project Level 201 "Skills Building" Handouts

Board Advocacy Project Level 300 "Sustaining Series" Handouts

Participating in the Legislative Process (Advocate Now!)

Do you know how to reach your legislator and track legislation? Use these easy online reference tools to keep abreast of public policy that matters to your organization and mission.

Enter your address to quickly identify representatives in your legislative district and congressional district: Find Your Legislator

This website includes a tool to search legislative bills using keywords: Knowledge As Power

Search elected officials, research issues and legislation, send messages to local media: NLIHC Legislative Action Center

Use these resources from the National Low Income Housing Coalition for guidelines and tips on communicating with your state legislators:

Writing Your Representative

Phoning Your Rep

Visiting Your Rep

The Washington State Legislature has produced the following tools to encourage public participation in the legislative process:

Glossary of Legislative Terms

A Citizen's Guide to Effective Legislative Participation

How to Testify in Committee