Helping the Good Do Better: How a White Hat Lobbyist Advocates for Social Change

HELPING THE GOOD DO BETTER reveals how social change happens in Washington by showcasing how landmark federal policies were engendered by movements and legislation on issues such as AIDS, disabilities, global poverty, cancer, human trafficking, national service, early childhood education, and social entrepreneurship. It offers lessons from the trenches on how coalitions are built, strategies crafted, and powerful interests challenged in high-stakes political battles. Advocacy is a necessity for successful campaigns and movements, and a lobbyist's combined approach to policy, politics, and press can create results that are nothing short of awe-inspiring.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 06 October 2022
Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Helping the Good Do Better is a comprehensive exploration of the corridors of power in Washington, shedding light on the mechanisms behind social change. Written by a white-hat lobbyist who has been at the forefront of landmark federal policies related to various social issues such as AIDS, disabilities, global poverty, cancer, human trafficking, national service, early childhood education, and social entrepreneurship, this book offers invaluable insights and lessons from the trenches.

The book begins by examining the role of movements and legislation in shaping public debate and ultimately leading to the creation of federal policies. Each chapter delves into a specific social issue, providing a narrative that highlights the pivotal moments and legislation that shaped it. Through these case studies, readers gain a deep understanding of the strategies employed by coalitions, the crafting of effective strategies, and the challenges faced by powerful interests in high-stakes political battles.

It is evident that doing good requires more than just the provision of programs and services. Advocacy plays a crucial role in achieving meaningful change. The book emphasizes that participating in advocacy is no longer a luxury but a necessity. Visionaries, activists, and white-hat lobbyists, who understand the power of politics and are dedicated to serving the public interest, have been instrumental in winning some of the most transformative policy fights in recent times.

The culmination of these experiences is presented in a new theory for social change. Successful campaigns and movements must possess a lobbyist's combined approach to policy, politics, and press. By leveraging these three Ps, with genuine passion and discipline, it is possible to create results that are nothing short of awe-inspiring.

HELPING THE GOOD DO BETTER serves as an insightful first-person guide to advocacy, offering a direct and honest look at government in action and the behind-the-scenes dynamics. The author's personal experiences and insights provide valuable guidance for those who are passionate about making a positive impact and seeking to drive social change. Whether you are a policymaker, activist, or simply interested in understanding how the world works, this book is a must-read for anyone who wants to help the good do better.

Weight: 298g
Dimension: 139 x 209 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781538725542