CCL Training: Planning Your Meeting with Congress

Lobbying can be both exciting and intimidating. Being prepared is one way to reduce anxiety.

Join CCL Director of Field Development Elli Sparks for a training that will walk you through CCL's step-by-step process for preparing for your meetings in Washington, D.C. with Congress and/or their staff, including research tips, available CCL tools, lobby meeting roles, the value of practice, and the power of listening.

Skip ahead to the following section(s):
Resources For Preparing To Lobby (5:59)
Roles in Your Meeting (19:16)
Supporting Asks (24:06)
The Importance of Practice (38:43)
Sample Practice Meeting (43:21)

Presentation slides: http://cclusa.org/planning-your-meeting
Training Page on Community: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/185
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