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Examples of formal transnational advocacy networks date back to 1823 with the formation of the Society for the Mitigation and Gradual Abolition of Slavery Throughout the British Dominions. Other examples include the womenʼs movement, the environmental movement, and the anti-landmine movement.

10 Steps to Your Advocacy Plan Identify an advocacy challenge or opportunity. Determine the key audiences. Find out what those audiences currently know or perceive. Determine how each audience receives its information. Establish measurable objectives for each audience. Define message points for each audience.

Forming an Advocacy Group The group must be action oriented -- focus on achieving the mission and goals of the organization. Empower members of the group by giving them meaningful roles. Act as a catalyst. Be competitive. Remember to always be customer-driven. Be proactive rather than reactive.

Step 1: Identify your issue. The first step in developing your advocacy strategy is defining your issue. Step 2: Set your goals and objectives. What are your root causes? Step 3: Identify your target audience. Step 4: Develop an action plan.

Examples of real world advocacy groups include, but are not limited to: Planned Parenthood Action Fund. United Farm Workers of America. Humane Society Legislative Fund. American Library Association. United States Chamber of Commerce. MoveOn.org Political Action. American Civil Liberties Union. Center for International Policy.

How to Create an Online Advocacy Campaign in 7 Steps Step One: Select A Provider. Step Two: Identify Policy or Mission and Select Targets. Step Three: Build Out Your Messaging. Step Four: Design Your Action Center. Step Five: Customize Your Thank You Page. Step Six: Add Your Campaign To Your Website.

Types of advocacy Case advocacy. Self advocacy. Peer advocacy. Paid independent advocacy. Citizen advocacy. Statutory advocacy.