Sometimes a window suddenly opens in a state that provides a time-sensitive opportunity to get a big win for kids. Sometimes a threat suddenly emerges that could undo years of progress. The real world of on-the-ground state advocacy doesn’t always coincide with well-planned grant years, and the Alliance is committed to supporting state allies in these moments when big advances can be seized or big losses can be averted. As part of our investment in our national allies, we require them to set aside bandwidth for rapid response to our state allies.
Rapid response requests for assistance and consultation are by definition unexpected and unplanned. National allies provide rapid response assistance to address a range of situations – from a simple question from a stakeholder to an opportunity or a threat that emerges during the legislative session. Take a look at some occasions when rapid response from the Alliance made the difference.