Rapid Response Form | United Way Bay Area

Name*
First Last
Title
Organization*
Phone*
Email*
Date response needed
Note that the UWBA policy team tries to respond in a timely manner to all requests. We may decline or not be able to respond to requests made with a short turnaround time. A lead time of at least 5 business days is recommended.
Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY
What is the issue:*
e.g. SB 391 - CA Homes and Jobs Act
UWBA action being requested:*
e.g. support/oppose legislation, write position letter or sign petition, join a coalition, etc.
Issue summary:*
Provide pertinent background information on the issue. What problem does this policy seek to address? Who is the author/proponent?
Organization background:*
Provide a brief summary of your organization/ coalition’s work on this issue.
Strategy:
At what level of government is advocacy needed (Local, State, Federal)? Who are the targets?
Impact part 1:
UWBA’s goal is to cut Bay Area poverty in half by 2020. How will this policy cut poverty? How is policy aligned with Roadmap? *Policies will be ranked by high, moderate, or low impact. High impact means it moves the most # of people out of poverty.
Impact part 2:
Do critical populations of poverty benefit? How? *These are female headed households, families with young children, immigrants, men and boys of color, seniors.
Fit:
How is issue aligned with UWBA’s policy agenda or programs?
Supporters:
Who are key supporters and what are their main arguments?
Opponents:
Who is on the other side of the issue or is likely to be? What are the key opposing arguments?
References
Who should UWBA talk to about this issue?
Winnability:
What is the likelihood of success? What are the key challenges?