WE BRING EVERYDAY KIWIS AND POLITICIANS TOGETHER
WELCOME TO LOBBY FOR GOOD!
We're glad you're here!
At Lobby for Good, we stand by the idea that everyone's voice is important and deserves to be heard. As an innovative social enterprise, we're transforming the way lobbying and government relations work, making it accessible to everyone, not just those with deep pockets.
With Lobby for Good, your voice matters—but it’s stronger with the support of your community.
In New Zealand, the lack of lobbying regulations means much of the influence on our leaders happens behind closed doors.
Why does this matter? Without oversight, the voices of many—including yours—may go unheard, allowing a few to shape decisions that affect us all. This can result in policies that fail to reflect our community's true diversity.
Curious to learn more?
YOUR MONTHLY SUPPORT HELPS US BALANCE THE SCALES OF LOBBYING IN NZ!
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
Your monthly support not only fuels our research initiatives but also integrates your voice into our processes. Members can bring critical issues to our attention, ensuring that our research and policy development are truly reflective of the real challenges facing everyday kiwis. By contributing, you help us gather data and insights that balance the conversation, allowing us to advocate effectively for policies that benefit our members.
TRANSPARENT ADVOCACY & REAL IMPACT
Your support not only ensures that our lobbying activities remain open and accessible but also empowers real change. We are committed to setting a new standard for transparency in lobbying to advocate for the public good. Even if you're not a member, you can make a significant impact. Petitions with over 10,000 signatures can qualify for our assistance. If your cause aligns with our values, we may initiate a funding campaign to hire experts and effectively advocate for your issues, turning popular support into actionable change.
LEVEL UP YOUR SKILLS
As we grow, your monthly support will help us offer workshops and forums that empower you to effectively advocate for your community. Learn how to influence change, gain public support, and communicate with officials. We'll provide the tools and knowledge you'll need to make a real difference. Enhance your advocacy skills with us and see how together, we can impact our community.
STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS & CONNECTING WITH OTHERS
Your support helps us build and maintain vital partnerships with advocacy groups, non-profits, and community leaders, amplifying our collective voice for systemic change. Discover and connect with other passionate kiwis who share your concerns and are committed to making a positive difference. Together, we ensure that a diverse range of perspectives is considered in policy-making, creating a more inclusive and effective advocacy environment.
Lobby for Good is completely self-funded, ensuring our work remains free from external influences. Your support is crucial to help us continue advocating effectively and independently for everyone in our community
"IF WE CHANGE NOTHING, NOTHING WILL CHANGE"
AMPLIFY YOUR IMPACT AS A MONTHLY MEMBER
Joining us as a member does more than amplify your voice; it energises our mission to address critical issues and sustain our platform. Your contributions help us pinpoint key community concerns and may initiate targeted lobbying campaigns backed by crowdfunding from others who are also passionate about change. Together, let's turn our ideas into action and create enduring impacts!
NOT A MEMBER? YOU CAN STILL TAKE PART!
If you have a petition that has reached over 10,000 signatures and would like us to consider taking it on as our next community powered campaign, you can submit your petition via our submission form.
If it aligns with our core values, we'll investigate the background, formulate a strategic plan, and get in touch with the next steps.
COMMUNITY POWERED CAMPAIGNS
Our crowdfunded campaigns must align with the following principles
PRINCIPLE 1
Be an issue that impacts New Zealander's
PRINCIPLE 2
Have the chance for bipartisanship or compromise;
PRINCIPLE 3
Be an issue that is under-represented
PRINCIPLE 4
Benefits the greater good
COMMON QUESTIONS
How are the funds from the community-powered campaigns allocated and utilised?
As a social enterprise here is a guide to how we allocate funds:
70% directly funds the campaign, including resources, materials, and activities that are crucial for our campaign.
20% covers operational costs to keep us running smoothly and efficiently.
10% is set aside for future projects and innovation, ensuring we can continue to support important causes.
I have a petition, but it hasn't reached 10,000 signatures yet. Can I still submit it for consideration?
If you're a member, submit it to us through our lobby submission process. We'll have a look and if we feel there could be enough support, we just might take it on.
How do you decide which community campaigns to take on?
Our criteria for selecting campaigns include two key factors:
1) The campaign must gather at least 10,000 signatures, demonstrating substantial community support;
2) aligns with our principles.
*For LFG members with campaigns that haven't met the signature requirement, if they are urgent and have significant community support, we encourage you to submit these through our lobby submission process.
What happens if a campaign is overfunded?
It hasn't happened yet, but if a campaign was overfunded those excess funds would be redirected to future community campaigns that need support.
If my petition has been accepted, can I be involved?
Absolutely. Crafting a petition that racks up over 10,000 signatures is no small feat, we'll want to know your background on the issue and leverage your expertise to design the right strategy and campaign.
I am passionate about one of your campaigns, how can I pitch in to make a difference?
If you're vibing with one of our campaigns, you can help by spreading the word. Share it on your socials, talk about it with friends and family, hit us up for volunteer opportunities, and chat to us about hosting your own event – let's do some good together!
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