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What is NPAction?

NPAction is an online resource that provides tools and information for nonprofit advocacy. It provides a constantly updated mix of information and tools, drawn from the expertise of organizations and seasoned advocates across a wide range of advocacy activities and policy disciplines, in order to encourage greater participation by nonprofits in the policy arena.

Our site features:

• Articles and research on a range of topics, including capacity building, nonprofit advocacy, and the laws and regulations governing lobbying and voter education.
• Interactive tools, including polls, quizzes, and forums.
• Links to a wide variety of policy resources for nonprofits.
• Tip sheets, "how-tos," and other tools to help nonprofits engage in public policy.
• A calendar of training and capacity-building opportunities for advocates.
• A service to contact elected officials and the news media at the national, state, and local levels.

Organizations across the board have a range of needs-- including the desire to locate, navigate, and connect with all of the great nonprofit resources in existence. By acting as a "hub" for organization and sector resources regarding policy participation and advocacy, NPAction breaks down knowledge barriers to increase the level of nonprofit policy and individual civic participation.