You can make problems real to policymakers. Advocacy helps people. You may not personally provide a direct service, but through your advocacy work, you enable thousands of others to do so. The views of local nonprofits are important. Advocacy advances your cause and builds public trust.
Advocacy helps an organization increase visibility and gain public trust.
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