Products

• Quarterly, analytical reports on the inclusion of smart growth policy in the federal appropriations process
• Regular alerts on appropriations bills for the Department of Transportation, Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the Environmental Protection Agency, which encompass the major federal sustainability programs
• Customized charts detailing specific funding allocations for key programs with comparisons to historical changes

• An up-front report on the status and details of federal grant programs, major smart growth regulations and selected non-governmental grant opportunities
• Alerts to regulatory changes, new proposed policy guidance, funding availability and  award recipients
• Online access to an always current list of open notices and grants

Includes both subscriptions at a discounted price.

In Citizens in Action, Stephanie Vance, the “Advocacy Guru,” takes the controversial position that it is possible to get heard on the Hill, that not all politicians are corrupt (OK, a few are), and that citizens can “get things done” from Washington, D.C. to their city council. Vance’s tips and advice are helpful whether you’re just getting started on an advocacy effort or have been trying to gain the attention of elected officials for years.

Need to accomplish major policy goals on a smaller budget?

Have to reach officials leery of “special interests?”

Want to leverage Web 2.0 tactics – without risking legal and ethical nightmares?

With a landslide of policy initiatives churning through Washington, the states and local governments, you can’t be everywhere at once. Still, even one phrase in a bill can have a profound impact on your organization’s policy goals.

If you’re starting fresh with advocacy or trying to catch up with organizations that already have highly motivated networks in place, the handbook helps you plan and implement a comprehensive program. Or, simply zero in on specific aspects of your existing plan, like shoring up HLOGA compliance, creating multi-level networks, or
dealing with opponents.

Designed to be used throughout a lobby day program, the workbook has pockets for inserting specific information about the organization’s asks, worksheets for developing a personal story, a map of Capitol Hill, carbonless NCR forms for making follow-up notes (and leaving a copy for DC staff), and an envelope for collecting business cards. The workbooks can even be customized with your organization’s logo.

Individual, non-personalized workbooks are $15, with bulk discounts available. Call us for more information or to order customized books.

Listen to the dulcet tones of the author, Stephanie Vance, as she reads “Government by the People: How to Communicate with Congress.” Now you can learn about Congress while driving in your car — you can’t do that with a book!

This book explains, in clear and simple terms, why it’s important to communicate with your representatives in Congress and how to do so effectively. Packed with resource tips, real life examples, and solid, common-sense advice, How to Communicate with Congress guides you through every step of the process for effective communication — from background research, to developing and delivering your message, to effective follow-up. You’ll gain practical insights, such as how to use the Internet effectively to answer critical questions, the secrets to getting someone in a Congressional office to listen to your concerns, even how long it takes to walk between various locations in the Capitol if you’re going to be visiting Washington, DC. If you want to be an effective and active participant in your government, order How to Communicate with Congress today!

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Want a job or internship on Capitol Hill but don’t know where to start? Check out Stephanie Vance’s e-book to discover the secrets to finding and landing that Capitol Hill job.

The guide offers insights into the jobs themselves, how to get ready for a job search, how to find out about openings and how to get hired. It is packed with useful advice on the necessary skills, the top 10 pitfalls to avoid and what to expect when dealing with Congressional offices. Click here for an outline of the book.