Thought leadership and industry analysis
In 2026, AI for grassroots advocacy is about utility, not hype. Five practical shifts that save time, clean your data, and help you move policy.
Recess is a prime window for advocacy engagement, not a break. Keep communicating with supporters year-round through in-district activities, story collection, surveys, briefings, and community events. Expert Brian Rubenstein shares tips on filling your funnel early, using simple surveys, and delaying autoresponders to keep your grassroots base active between campaigns.
Education alone does not move supporters to act, storytelling does. Drawing on insights from David Rochkind, founder of the storytelling studio GROUND, this article explains why advocacy organizations should stop burying the lede in policy detail and instead lead with shared values, elevate authentic voices, frame stories around real problems, and invite participation.