Writing a White Paper for Advocacy Success | How-To: Turn Advocacy Into Action (Episode 5)

How can a well-written white paper influence policy and drive meaningful change? In Episode 5 of SVA's How-To: Turn Advocacy Into Action webinar series, SVA's Government Affairs team explores the role of white papers in advocacy efforts and how strong partnerships help advance priorities impacting student veterans and military-affiliated students. This session highlights how organizations work together to shape policy, communicate key issues to decision-makers, and advocate effectively on behalf of the communities they serve. In this webinar, you'll learn: How SVA collaborates with veteran service organizations, higher education partners, policymakers, and key stakeholders The role white papers play in informing policy discussions and legislative priorities The latest updates from Capitol Hill, including key legislation, committee activity, and emerging policy issues affecting student veterans and military-affiliated students Why concise, effective writing is essential for successful advocacy How partnerships and coalition-building help influence policy and create lasting change Featuring insights from Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA), this discussion provides practical perspectives on advocacy, relationship building, and communicating policy priorities effectively. Learn more about Student Veterans of America®: https://www.studentveterans.org #StudentVeteransofAmerica #SVA #studentveterans #advocacy #governmentaffairs #publicpolicy #legislativeprocess #capitolhill