How do board members contribute? -- Who this book is for -- How to use this book -- Advocacy and lobbying -- Why lobby? -- A few terms you need to know -- The positive impact of nonprofit lobbying -- Nonprofit lobbying: worthy and legal -- The 1976 lobby law -- Board planning for advocacy -- Getting involved in a planning process -- Planning step 1: prepare the planning team -- Planning step 2: articulate vision and goals -- Planning step 3: establish criteria and identify issues -- Planning step 4: target arenas of influence -- Planning step 5: choose strategies and tactics -- Planning step 6: design organizational infrastructure -- Planning step 7: create the work plan -- Planning step 8: present the work plan -- Advocacy and lobbying activities for nonprofit boards -- Lobbying: what do board members do? -- Other roles for board members -- Frequently asked questions about lobbying -- Worksheets -- The 1976 lobby law -- Lobbying tips -- Shape key messages as you write your proposal -- How to testify at a committee hearing -- Tips and tactics for contacting legislators -- Meeting with legislators -- How to conduct a stakeholder analysis -- Resources -- Publications -- Organizations.