Advocacy Resource Guide for the Salary Supplement
Initiative
Your Source for Advocating at the Local and State Level
Develop Your Proposal
Once you have gathered facts and information you
will need to organize it in a logical and succinct manor.
Developing a proposal to share with decision makers will help you
organize your facts, state your request, and defend your
proposal. You will need to include the following:
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Proposed Action
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Background information
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Trends
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Restatement of request
See what a
sample proposal
[PDF] looks like.
For state salary supplement efforts you will want
to follow these steps:
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Gather facts and data
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Identify key decision makers and the
process for change
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Develop fact sheets and talking
points
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Develop a grassroots advocacy committee
and communication network
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Create a timeline for effecting
change
Remember that change at this level requires a
sustained effort, persistence, and patience. Realistic goals and
time frames for achieving your goals are a must!