Grassroots Advocacy — Updates — Denny Civic Solutions

We get it. Coalition building can be a lot. We can help.

DCS TeamMay 15, 2024Pennsylvania, Advocacy, Grassroots Advocacy, grassroots organizing, Pittsburgh, Coalitions, Coalition, Coalition Management, Coalition Building

Introducing Our Newest DCS Team Member: Eunice Agaba

Social strategy expert, social content whizz, and…”nerdy” card game champion? Join us in welcoming Eunice Agaba to the DCS team!

DCS TeamNovember 21, 2023Eunice Agaba, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Content, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Advocacy, Grassroots Advocacy

Three Days in the Capitol, Three Big Wins for Our Clients

We spent three back-to-back days in the PA Capitol with three different clients — and all three came home with a big win.

DCS TeamOctober 25, 2023Advocacy, Grassroots Advocacy, Lobbyist, Government Relations, Mid-Atlantic Mothers' Milk Bank, Ballot PA, Students, PCNP

Big Day for Effort to Repeal PA’s Closed Primaries: 6/22 House State Gov Hearing

Rocky Bleier: “How would you explain to someone who risked their life for democracy and who perhaps, like me, was seriously wounded in the line of duty, that they can't cast a vote in a primary election?”

DCS TeamJune 29, 2023Closed Primaries, Ballot PA, Repeal Closed Primaries, Open Primaries, Pennsylvania, Advocacy, Grassroots Advocacy

Coalition Management: Want to Grow Your Message? Grow a Movement.

So you’ve picked your policy priority. Now the million dollar question: how are you going to get decision-makers to sit up, take notice, and take action on your issue?

DCS TeamMay 31, 2023Advocacy, advocate engagement, Grassroots Advocacy, Coalitions, Coalition, Grassroots, grassroots organizing

Quantity vs. Quality? Always Take Quality (psst…It Can Help Build Quantity Too!)

When it comes to coalitions and grassroots organizing, do we want a lot of advocates, or do we want really engaged advocates? Both answers can be right at the same time, but we believe in focusing on quality first.

John DennyMarch 15, 2023Grassroots Advocacy, Grassroots, Coalitions, Coalition, Advocacy, advocate engagement, grassroots advocacy

Getting the Most Out of Your Grassroots Advocates

The old 90/10 rule: 90% of the work is done by 10% of the people. Don’t fear it — embrace it! Read our tips on how to maximize the impact of your most engaged supporters.

DCS TeamFebruary 24, 2023Advocacy, Coalition, Grassroots, Grassroots Advocacy, Public Affairs, Public Policy, Politics