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Resources

We go directly to the source to learn how to build effective government relationships. Through our research, policymakers can better inform, direct, and correct advocates' investment and effort.

COVID-19 Resources

As your organization responds to this public health crisis, it’s important to keep policymakers apprised of the steps you are taking. Ballast continues to engage directly with senior policymakers to surface the broader reputational impacts of the  crisis, best practices that help to move the needle, and data that demonstrates the impact that specific advocacy investments have had during these difficult times.

Industry Responses to COVID-19

The ways in which the private sector has stepped up to support employees, customers, local communities, and the US healthcare system in responding to the COVID-19 crisis.

Best Practices for Associations During COVID-19

How leading associations have supported their members and policymakers during COVID-19

Policymakers’ Impressions of Advocacy During COVID-19

How the Hill and the Executive view advocates' actions in this evolving crisis

Washington Insights Review

Washington Insights Review – 2020

Insights gained from Ballast's most recent annual research on advocacy in Washington, D.C.

Washington Insights Review – 2019

Insights gained from Ballast's 2019 research on advocacy in Washington, D.C.

2020 States Insights Review

California Insights Review – 2020

Insights gained from Ballast's most recent annual research on advocacy in California

Ohio Insights Review – 2020

Insights gained from Ballast's most recent annual research on advocacy in Ohio

Pennsylvania Insights Review – 2020

Insights gained from Ballast's most recent annual research on advocacy in Pennsylvania

Florida Insights Review – 2020

Insights gained from Ballast's most recent annual research on advocacy in Florida

2019 States Insights Review

Florida Insights Review – 2019

Insights gained from Ballast's 2019 research on advocacy in Florida

Indiana Insights Review – 2019

Insights gained from Ballast's 2019 research on advocacy in Indiana

New York Insights Review – 2019

Insights gained from Ballast's 2019 research on advocacy in New York

Oklahoma Insights Review – 2019

Insights gained from Ballast's 2019 research on advocacy in Oklahoma

Ohio Insights Review – 2019

Insights gained from Ballast's 2019 research on advocacy in Ohio

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