___You can identify potential influential people in your community. Some examples are: Director of human service or government agency Legislative aides Grassroots activists Religious leaders Business or financial leaders People involved in service clubs Local law enforcement Religious leaders Local media representatives ___You want to get influential people involved because you have a special event coming up, this is a critical point for your organization, or you want their help with a concentrated campaign. ___You realize that it is never too soon or too late to get people involved. ___You have met the influential person(s) you want to get involved possibly through community contacts or with meetings. ___You have determined the interests of the people you want to get involved and how you can appeal to those interests. ___You have contacted and asked for their participation, explaining the following: How they can become involved The level of involvement they can expect Why they should be involved When they can expect to get started ___You have taken steps to maintain their involvement.
