In this section, you will find: an overview of advocacy and lobbying basics; guidelines for stating your case and offering a solution; ideas on how to get started with advocacy; tips on contacting decision makers; common mistakes to avoid; information on lobbying and law for nonprofits; examples of key messages; templates for writing decision makers; sample call to action letters; a sample op-ed; tracking forms for lobby activity reporting; IRS Form 5768; and more. Advocacy and Lobbying: The Basics State Your Case and Offer a Solution Ten Easy Steps to Activate Advocacy Five More Advanced Steps to Mastering Advocacy When Writing to Decision Makers When Visiting Decision Makers When Testifying to Decision Makers Mistakes to Avoid Lobbying and the Law for Nonprofits Under Section 501(c)(3) Sample Section Sample Key Message (PDF) Sample Letter Template (PDF) Sample Letter (PDF) Sample Call to Action (PDF) Sample Op-Ed (PDF) IRS Form 5768 (PDF) Lobbying Activity Reporting Form (PDF)