The League has updated Best Defense: A Guide for Orchestra Advocates, by John D. Sparks. Now online, Best Defense offers simple, easy-to-read advice on:
How to organize yourself and your orchestra to lobby legislators
What you need to know about lobbying and the law
How to build a coalition
How to carry your message through the media
How to work with difficult, undecided, or friendly policy makers
Best Defense also includes a glossary of basic terms and links to additional resources. This user-friendly format gives you what you need to know -- with a sense of humor.
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