Memphis Advocacy & Community Organizing Survey

This survey has been commissioned by a group of advocacy organizations and funders coordinated by Stand for Children Tennessee to learn more about the range of nonprofit advocacy in Memphis, Tennessee. It’s our belief that all Memphians benefit when people left out of decision-making have the power and opportunity to transform communities. As community organizing is an essential component of creating community-driven change, we’re seeking to learn more about groups and organizations like yours. The information collected will be used to inform grantmakers about funding opportunities, outreach strategies, and support for advocacy infrastructure. Please note: completing the survey does not guarantee future funding.

The aim of this survey is to better understand the depth and breadth of advocacy efforts in Memphis. We are interested in getting your input around the work your organization does, what strategies you use, and what populations you generally work with. We hope that the insights gained will enable us to enhance support, foster better coordination, and identify more supportive and informed funding opportunities. With your approval, your organizations will be named in the final report although data will be reported in aggregate - no individual responses will be shared.

For the sake of this survey, we’re using this definition of advocacy: “The term ‘advocacy’ encompasses a broad range of activities that can influence public policy (including research, public education, lobbying, and voter education).” You can read more about what this encompasses in this factsheet by Bolder Advocacy.

This survey should take no more than 20 minutes of your time. Please complete this survey by March 31st, 2024.