Policy and Advocacy Resources

NYSPHA relies on the community support of its members to successfully achieve its mission.

This work is monumental, and we cannot do it alone. Together, we can effect change which promotes the health of all New Yorkers.

Below, you can find several guides to assist in your advocacy work. If you have additional questions, or would like to get involved directly with NYSPHA, please email advocacy@nyspha.org

PAC Mission and Guiding Principles

This document provides information on NYSPHA's Policy and Advocacy Committees mission and guiding principles. 

Making You Voice Heard: Lobbying & Advocacy for Nonprofits

This guide was assembled by the Lawyers Alliance for New York and Equity Advocates.

 

PAC Advocacy Guide

A guide to begin you on your advocacy journey. The NYSPHA Advocacy Handbook provides an introduction to advocacy, as well as information on how to contact your representatives in Albany. 

 

Webinar Resources

NYSPHA Webinar: Public Health Advocacy 101

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APHA Webinar: Advocacy vs Lobbying: What can you do?

Meeting recording
 

Meeting Slides for Mattison Training: Strategic Advocacy; Maximizing the Public's Voice

Mattison Lobbying Basics

Spreadsheet to  calculate the 501(h) expenditures

Advocacy resources toolkit: Protecting public health- an advocacy toolkit

Explanation of the 501(h) rules

 

APHA Webinar: Distinguishing Advocacy, Lobbying and Education

APHA Webinar: Partnership Building and Advocacy

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  • Click here for a “Resource Guide for Protecting Public Health Authority”

APHA Webinar: Public Health Advocacy - The Basics

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APHA Webinar: Speak for Health Advocacy

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