Embedding Fulbright Impact via Strategic House District Engagement
Detailed guide on leveraging digital strategies for effective outreach, including engaging House District offices, budget context, Fulbright impact stories, and meeting protocols for maximum impact.
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Introduction Hold your questions or post to chat Why this is Important Shift in strategy to digital for inclusion and reach Involving Chapters Focus on meeting House District offices in-person or online 2
1. Go to House.gov, find local rep, click on webpage, find local office email 2. Email local offices for in-person or Zoom appointments with any staffer 3. Email Samantha with appt time 4. Reach out to chapter board to join team; If needed, email chapter for volunteers 5. Meet in advance to coordinate stories 6. Confirm appointment/s 3
Process and political context Budget history, CRs, and awareness Now at $287.5 million Educating during Appropriations Timing with Prize and Advocacy Days $317.5 million Ask Stress on awareness of the Program $317.5 million Ask 4
1) Half of all grantees are Americans sent to teach and research, building relationships 2) Half of grantees are inbound, benefitting higher ed and spending grants here 3) In 49 countries, Fulbright is a partnership with key allies like Germany and Mexico 4) $100m extra comes from those allies 5) One time investment = lifetime of contributions and leadership 6) Fulbrighters live in every state and district, serving their communities 5
What will they remember? Stories! What does the team do: tell stories that help them understand how Fulbright works and what impact it has What impact did you have overseas? How has the Fulbright affected your life back home? Be succinct! 6
1. Get there/online early (attendance is essential) 2. If in-person, bring (print from site) a) Ask/Message b) Fulbright effect of your state 3. If online, share https://fulbright.org/fulbright- leave-behind/ 4. Introductions, Ask, Stories 7
5. Afterwards, get a photo if in-person 6. Send thank you note including leave behind link: https://fulbright.org/fulbright-leave- behind/ 7. Submit Meeting Report; you ll get this from Samantha 8. Come to Prize, join national advocacy to the US Senate 8
