Professional associations like the American Medical Association, American Nurses Association, and others
actively facilitate member engagement in political advocacy. For this assignment, you will research political
advocacy models of professional associations, and develop a program outline to be proposed to a professional
association or group of your choosing.
Objective: Political advocacy program proposal
Audience:
Primary – Members of a professional association or group (local/state/institutional).
Secondary – Leadership team of the association or group. Those who will approve your proposal.
Elements to include (but not limited to):
Proposal abstract
Need assessment (why this is needed in your profession/location)
Supporting research
Goals and Objectives
Governance structure (leadership roles)
Membership (member base, recruitment)
Proposal summary