With a federal election likely in either December 2021 or March next year, it is time to get your own 100 day plan in order, writes Neil.

The social sector needs to find the will to drive politicians to deliver funding and policy decisions that will lead us to build back better, write Neil Pharaoh and Angus Crowther.

We need to be less self-righteous about our own viewpoints. Connect with people who disagree, and share empathetic discussions with those who have different views.

The social purpose sector works in often very difficult and complex spaces. But as humans, we understand stories over divisive language, and imagery over facts. How can we effectively use these principles in advocacy?

Our brains are hardwired to seek out and remember negative information, which is why it’s so important for social purpose organisations to understand the power of framing.

Smart advocacy organisations are learning to understand framing and this is having a huge impact on political issues and government advocacy in Australia.

Neil makes the case for NFPs to call it quits with their post-budget media releases.

Neil looks at how NFPs can work with the media to achieve an outcome, and shares four problems that need to be kept front of mind.

The best advocacy campaigns know that you need a number of people around the Minister to look for lateral pressure – Advisors, other MPs, the public service, the political party, and the central agencies.