Advocacy Letter Assignment

Advocacy Letter Assignment

Below is a basic suggested outline for your advocacy letter with tips for what to include in each section.

[Your Name and Address]

[Date]

[Recipient Name and Address]

Dear [Stakeholder Group/Name],

First Paragraph: My name is [Your Name] and I’m writing to ask that you [Action].

• Establish the relationship. Introduce yourself
• State your what and your  why. Limit yourself to one specific action so as to not draw attention away from the issues you may find more important!

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Advocacy Letter Assignment

Second Paragraph: These are the facts.

• Support your issue with background information and facts—anything that illustrates the scope of the situation and why it is imperative to act.

Third Paragraph:  This is how I (or someone I care about) am affected.

• Personalize the issue and explain how it affects your life. Describe an experience, lived or witnessed, that has led you to this position.

Fourth Paragraph:  This is my position.

• Reiterate your ask. You can also suggest smaller, alternative actions that build upon and support your action!

Fifth Paragraph: Thank you for your time. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

• Thank the recipient for reading your letter.
• Politely ask for a reply, speaking to their views and/or plans moving forward.

Advocacy Letter Assignment

Second Paragraph: These are the facts.

• Support your issue with background information and facts—anything that illustrates the scope of the situation and why it is imperative to act.

Third Paragraph:  This is how I (or someone I care about) am affected.

• Personalize the issue and explain how it affects your life. Describe an experience, lived or witnessed, that has led you to this position.

Fourth Paragraph:  This is my position.

• Reiterate your ask. You can also suggest smaller, alternative actions that build upon and support your action!

Fifth Paragraph: Thank you for your time. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

• Thank the recipient for reading your letter.
• Politely ask for a reply, speaking to their views and/or plans moving forward.