DEVELOPING ADVOCACY MESSAGES
ADVOCACY COMMUNICATION: GOAL TO INFORM TO PERSUADE TO MOVE TO ACTION Determine: Target Audience (Primary or Influentials) Select: Specific Messenger Determine specific message Content Format/Media to deliver the message Time/Place for the message
Advocacy Communication Characteristics of Effective Messages Simple Concise Appropriate Language Content is consistent/appropriate for format Credible messenger (Spokesperson) Tone and language consistent with the message
Content/Ideas Appropriate Language Messenger/Source (credible/trusted) Format/Medium to Convey Message Time/Place Advocacy Communication 5 Elements of a Message to Consider
TO HELP COMMUNICATE YOUR MESSAGE You could develop: A position paper A core message A one-minute message
Statement Evidence Example Call to Action Advocacy Communication The One Minute Message