We are here to empower your nonprofit and improve your advocacy efforts.

IDC Advocacy Associates conduct comprehensive briefings and workshops to elevate awareness and promote informed advocacy. These efforts include:

• Congressional Briefings: Organizing briefings in Washington, DC, or your respective state, to directly inform policymakers about critical issues.

• Meetings with Lawmakers: Scheduling and attending meetings with congresspeople and senators to discuss and push for legislative changes.

• Resolution Advocacy: Advocating for resolutions, working to obtain signatures, and moving them forward in the legislative process.

• Petition Circulations: Facilitating the distribution and signing of petitions to demonstrate public support for various causes.

• Call to Action Campaigns: Developing and launching campaigns that encourage public participation and mobilize support for our advocacy efforts.

• Grassroots Organizing: Phonebanking, Door to Door canvassing, and community organizing for protests and marches. 

This includes:

• Event Planning and Execution: Organizing and managing advocacy events, rallies, and conferences to engage stakeholders and the public.

• Volunteer Recruitment and Coordination: Recruiting, training, and managing volunteers to support your campaigns and initiatives.

• Resource Development: Creating informational materials, toolkits, and guides to aid in your advocacy efforts.

• Policy Analysis and Development: Providing insights and drafting policy recommendations to influence decision-makers and promote legislative changes.

• Social Media Campaigns: Designing and implementing effective social media strategies to amplify your message and reach a broader audience.

IDC Human Rights Consultants provide specialized services to support human rights nonprofits in their mission to protect and promote human rights. Here are some key services they offer:

• Strategic Planning and Organizational Development: Assist nonprofits in developing strategic plans that align with their mission and goals, enhancing their effectiveness and sustainability.

• Capacity Building and Training: Provide training programs and workshops to build the skills and knowledge of staff, volunteers, and board members in areas such as human rights advocacy, legal frameworks, and campaign strategies.

• Advocacy and Campaign Support: Develop and implement advocacy strategies and campaigns to influence policy changes, raise awareness, and mobilize public support for human rights issues.

• Grant Writing and Fundraising: Assist with grant writing, identifying funding opportunities, and developing fundraising strategies to secure financial support for human rights projects and initiatives.

• Monitoring and Evaluation: Develop monitoring and evaluation frameworks to assess the impact of programs and initiatives, ensuring they meet their objectives and identifying areas for improvement.

• Stakeholder Engagement and Networking: Facilitate engagement with key stakeholders, including government agencies, international organizations, other nonprofits, and the communities served, to build partnerships and coalitions.

• Communications and Media Relations: Develop communication strategies, manage media relations, and create content for websites, social media, and publications to raise the profile of the organization and its causes.

• Crisis Management and Response: Offer support in responding to human rights crises, including developing crisis response plans, conducting rapid assessments, and coordinating emergency interventions.

These services help human rights nonprofits to enhance their operational capacity, achieve their strategic goals, and amplify their impact in promoting and protecting human rights.