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Your Advocacy Toolkit

Advocacy should be a core business function of administrators and trustees at every opera company.

This advocacy toolkit was designed to address the best practices, needs, and challenges related to government relations. The individual guides draw on a variety of existing resources and tailor guidance to those working in opera.

Download the full advocacy toolkit as a PDF or view the individual advocacy guide pages.

OPERA America's advocacy guides were developed in 2024 by Amy Fitterer, consultant, with support from The Music Man Foundation. 

Download: OPERA America Advocacy Guides
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The Advocacy You're Allowed To Do

Opera companies can, and should, engage in advocacy and lobbying. Learn which efforts are permissible and which are prohibited.

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Nonprofit Boards and Advocacy

Advocacy is a basic responsibility of every opera board member. Learn how to activate your board in tracking public policy and taking action.

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Find and Contact Your Elected Officials

Online tools make it easier than ever to find and contact your elected officials about issues affecting your opera company.

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Tools for Effective Communication with Elected Officials

Legislators need to hear from their constituents, especially those working in opera. Here's how to make your voice heard by your elected officials.

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Data and Information for Case Making

Equip yourself with data-driven facts, talking points, and handouts to persuasively advocate for the issues that affect the opera field.

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Build Your Advocacy Capacity

Consider these sustainable ways to make government affairs a core business function at your opera company without having to hire new staff.

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Get Out the Vote and Voter Education

Your opera company can use its platform to get out the vote with bipartisan activities, impartial information, and voter education.

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Advocacy References and Resources

Go beyond OPERA America's advocacy guides for opera companies and explore a selection of other resources.

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The Election Center provides access to personalized, non-partisan voting information based on your address.

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