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How non-profits can use media, public relations, and communications outreach to achieve policy goals.
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How non-profits can use media, public relations, and communications outreach to achieve policy goals.
Watch this webinar to learn how non-profits can reach out to elected officials and government officials to achieve advocacy goals.
Watch this webinar to learn how non-profits can use government lobbying and political action to achieve advocacy goals.
Advice for downtown managers to resolve issues with absentee property owners to ensure a vibrant and sustainable downtown landscape. Published by Indiana Main Street.
Watch this webinar to learn how non-profits can work with other organizations, activists, and research groups to achieve advocacy goals.
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