Monday, October 16, 2006

Charity Village®NewsWeek: Cover Story-"The 'how-to' of public policy engagement

Charity Village®NewsWeek: Cover Story: "The 'how-to' of public policy engagement
Andy Levy-AjzenkopfBy Andy Levy-Ajzenkopf
October 16, 2006

It's safe to say that most organizations in the voluntary sector keep close tabs on what goes on in government. Whenever policy is made, or is slated to come down the pike, it affects the greater social landscape, and by extension, the charitable infrastructure. But do voluntary sector organizations really understand how to jump into these policy discussions effectively and make their positions and feedback known?

According to the experts below, this question touches on one of the major barriers to nonprofits successfully engaging with government. So it is incumbent on these groups to understand how to deal with, raise issues, and dialogue with government effectively, part of which (an important part) means becoming more familiar with policy processes."

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