What is Advocacy?
Advocacy is the active support of an idea or a cause. In order to operate effectively and advance its mission, a nonprofit should advocate on behalf of the people it serves, its organization, and the common interests of the nonprofit sector.
Every year, Colorado PTA plays an active role in advocating for our children statewide. To allow every child to reach his/her potential, Colorado PTA has set goals to realize a fully-funded, quality education system for all children; updated school nutritional standards; school and internet safety; quality and affordable after-school programs; better access to and preparation for college; small class sizes and more. Contact our Public Policy Director or your local PTA Advocacy Liaison for more information!
Purpose and Mission
The purpose and mission of PTA is child advocacy. An essential member of your unit’s Board of Directors is the Advocacy Liaison. The role of your Advocacy Liaison is to communicate and connect the business of Colorado PTA to the local unit (your PTA) and notify your members of opportunities to become engaged and involved in advocacy efforts. Please ensure that your Advocacy Liaison presents this information to your membership at your PTA meetings and/or via email, to enable every member of PTA to be educated and involved in this effort.
