According to one source, "E-Advocacy" is "Using the Internet for
Lobbying and Other Political Activities". However, I need a
definition that is further refined to include more concrete
references. For example, MoveOn.org has recently used "e-advocacy" to
have their members contact television networks, so clearly the concept
goes beyond just legislative issues.
To refine what constitutes "e-advocacy", I'd like to obtain an
itemized feature-set of the tools used in e-advocacy, at least in
today's Internet. To obtain an expansive feature-set, one might visit
these e-advocacy services' sites:
- CapitolAdvantage.com
- Carol-Trevelyan Strategy Group (CTSG.com)
- CitizenSpeak.org
- Convio.com
- DigiCamp.com (Digital Campaigns)
- eConstituent.com / VoteNet.com
- GetActive.com
- Grassroots.com (Grassroots Multiplier)
- Groundspring.org (AdvocacyNow)
- OpenConcept.ca
- PoliticalOutreach.com
- TheSoftEdge.com (CongressWeb)
In summary, this answer mandates 2 aspects:
(1) A concrete definition of "e-advocacy",
(2) an expansive itemization of the "e-advocacy" toolset.
Don't hesitate to ask for clarification ... Thanks very much!
P.S. As a bonus, if you know of any other e-advocacy services I left
of the list, please let me know. |
