Legislative Advocacy Toolkit

Our Advocacy Moment

Building on the success of State Legislative Advocacy Week, SLAM expands advocacy from a single moment into a month-long strategy, allowing State Conferences to meet legislative timelines, mobilize more members, and sustain pressure where it matters most: state legislatures. 

SLAM empowers State Conferences to:

• Advocate for policies aligned with NAACP priorities
• Engage legislators during active sessions
• Elevate community voices
• Build long-term relationships with decision-makers 

Staying Prepared All Month

Our State Legislative Advocacy Month toolkit provides information on how to organize effectively in your community. Our toolkit discusses:

• Why state-level advocacy matters
• Pre-SLAM Planning
• Training & Advocacy Materials
• Comunications & Promotion
• Executing SLAM Advocacy Actions
• Do's and Don'ts When Meeting With Legislators
• Understanding the Federal Legislative Process
• Post-SLAM Follow-Up & Accountability