The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Securing an Earmark: What Appeals to Lawmakers

By Holly Hall

Charities are increasingly asking members of Congress to earmark federal money for their organizations in spending legislation, but many groups fail to grasp the finer points of lobbying or the types of projects that lawmakers find attractive, lobbyists and experienced fund raisers say.

Among the key elements that tend to make an earmark more appealing,...

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