This week, ASCE released its new advocacy guide to help civil engineers shape public policy supporting the built environment. The guidebook, From Expertise to Impact: ASCE’s Guide to Effective Advocacy, is designed to assist ASCE advocates in communicating with policymakers at the local, state, and federal levels.
A Step-by-Step Guide to Effective Advocacy
From Expertise to Impact provides a step-by-step strategy to build relationships with elected officials, sharing infrastructure priorities, engaging with media, delivering testimony, organizing advocacy programs, and strengthening advocacy efforts within ASCE sections and branches. It also includes sample letters, media resources, and related resources for engineers looking to make a greater impact in public policy discussions.
Turning Technical Expertise Into Public Policy Impact
ASCE members have both an opportunity and responsibility to contribute their technical knowledge to policymaking. Through on-the-ground expertise in infrastructure challenges and solutions, civil engineers and infrastructure professionals can work with decisionmakers informing on sound policy benefiting communities in the years ahead.
For ASCE members – whether new to advocacy or looking to expand knowledge and participation in government relations – this resource is for you.
Start Building Your Advocacy Skills
Download the guide here.
More information on ASCE’s advocacy can be found here.