Advocacy Days
2017 Advocacy Days
The 2017 Land Trust Alliance Advocacy Days, May 1-3, was our largest and most impactful Advocacy Days ever. Land conservation leaders from across the country came together and elevated land trust’s presence and voice in Washington, D.C. Thank you to all those who participated.
What is Advocacy Days?
The mission of our annual Advocacy Days is to provide land trust leaders with hands-on advocacy training in Washington, D.C. and to facilitate their relationships with key legislators in order to help build the political influence of the land trust community. Events may include: an issue briefing with inspiring speakers, a networking happy hour with partners, lobby visits with your congressional delegation and a reception with our champions on Capitol Hill.
The Land Trust Alliance advises Congress on important land trust issues in a way that no one land trust could do by itself — but to truly motivate elected officials, we need them to hear your stories about conserving our land and waters. Your participation is important and truly appreciated.
Factsheets
Please share these factsheets with any congressional staff you promised follow-up information to after your meetings:
General
- Federal legislative priorities and updates
- "Investing in Conservation" factsheet
- "Working with Land Trusts" factsheet
- IRS Notice myths and facts
Tax Reform
- Woolf-Taylor charitable deduction PowerPoint presentation
- General background and talking points on tax reform