Guides for Effective Advocacy

Each day, decisions are made by legislatures, agencies and courts in local, state and federal jurisdictions that affect community associations. As the national advocate for community associations, Community Associations Institute (CAI) is committed to encouraging the active participation of community association advocates in helping define community association law and policy.

As part of our commitment to advocacy, CAI provides guidance to assist advocates and maximize their effectiveness. These are guides to help you in your advocacy efforts in the following areas:

• Download Advocacy Guide for Telephone Calls, Email, and Social Media handout (1 page)

• Download the Advocate's Guide to Written and Oral Testimony handout (1 page)

• Download the Advocate's Guide to Personal Visits with Legislators handout (2 pages)Telephone Calls, Emails, and Social Media