As the connector of the state-based, free-market Network, SPN is the first stop for members’ staff, state and community leaders, and Network donors looking for expertise and solutions that will empower all Americans to thrive. Our website and marketing channels can help you get your organization’s policy and community work in front of these audiences. See below for a list of specific opportunities and how you can take advantage of them.
Note: All submissions are subject to SPN’s editorial review and approval. Please assume SPN’s goodwill toward your organization as we do our best to support the work of 100+ members. If one of our articles or emails doesn’t mention your organization, it’s likely due to the timeliness of a topic or opportunity or a result of our efforts to showcase a variety of expertise, ideas, and successes.
SPN Week in Review
This news series, published on Fridays, rounds up the week’s notable and timely success stories and policy news from the states. The series includes a weekly post on SPN’s blog (see the latest installment here) and an email digest that delivers the key trends and takeaways directly to your inbox.
- Why we produce it: To give Network affiliates, partners, and supporters a regular, scannable resource for tracking who is doing what across the states.
- Audience: Member leaders and staff, Network supporters and influencers.
- When: Produced weekly on Fridays.
- How to submit your organization’s work: Send a brief summary of your news item and related links to updates@spn.org by 12:00 p.m. EST on Thursdays. Submissions received on Fridays will be held until the following week.
Note: Content for the email digest is determined by our observations of news and trends of interest to multiple states. Inclusion is not guaranteed. Whenever possible, SPN works to share policy work from a range of Network organizations and states.
Network Jobs Board
Network affiliates and partners are constantly looking out for high-quality talent to work at their organizations. SPN’s Jobs Board collects professional opportunities from across the states and shares them on a regular basis with members’ staff and our alumni list of Generation Liberty Fellows and former Network interns.
Questions about the SPN Network Jobs Board may be sent to James Pinedo at jpinedo@spn.org.
Network Podcast Catalog
No need to manually search your podcast app to find all the Network podcasts popping up these days. We put them all in a handy catalog for you here.
Awards
In conjunction with SPN’s Annual Meeting, SPN hosts award opportunities to celebrate affiliates’ accomplishments and share inspiration and ideas across the Network. Nominations for SPN’s award opportunities typically open in the spring.
Bob Williams Awards for Outstanding Policy Achievement
The Bob Williams Awards for Outstanding Policy Achievements celebrate affiliates doing exceptional work to develop and disseminate credible policy research and ideas that can help states implement free-market solutions that will have national impact.
Communications Excellence Awards
The SPN Communications Excellence Awards recognize and encourage outstanding achievements in affiliates’ marketing, communications, and media efforts across the Network.
FAQs
How do I pick what to share?
Keep in mind that SPN’s audience includes state-based and state-focused staff at think tanks and allied organizations, as well as donors, policymakers, and other influencers. We encourage you to share research, initiatives, partnership opportunities, and success stories that other states could learn from or use to support their own efforts.
It’s also helpful to receive news related to timely policy issues affecting multiple states. Many members appreciate seeing how their fellow nonprofits are talking about and advancing solutions to the most pressing problems facing our communities.
How long should my update be?
More context is always helpful, but at a minimum, please send us a link, a summary of what the update is about and why it’s significant to your organization, and a sentence explaining how it is helping people or could be a trend or model for other states and organizations.
How often can my organization be included?
All suitable submissions for the Week in Review will be included in the SPN blog post. Many are often shared throughout the week on SPN’s social media channels, as well.
Because we do our best to feature a variety of organizations and policy issues in the email digest, we can’t guarantee placement for every submission.
Do I have to do all of these things?
None of these opportunities are requirements, and you are welcome to choose the ones that are most valuable to you.
At a minimum, we recommend submitting news to the Week in Review a couple of times a month. While we do our best to monitor what the Network is doing, we can do a better job of sharing your priorities when you send us updates on a regular basis.
I have time sensitive news to share. How do I get it to SPN?
You can send it to us at updates@spn.org. Our entire Communications Team has access to this inbox, and we check it daily.
How do I know when my submissions have been published?
We recommend subscribing to the Week in Review if you’re not already signed up. LinkedIn and X are also great resources for keeping up with what we’re publishing and highlighting from the states.
If you need assistance beyond these resources, please email SPN’s Media Relations Manager, Camille Walsh, at walsh@spn.org.
I’m not sure which opportunity is best for my organization. What should I do?
Consider us an extension of your communications and marketing team! You can always send your questions and info to updates@spn.org, and we can help you determine which channel(s) will best amplify it.
We are also happy to work with your organization on a tailored plan for how our channels can highlight your work. If you’re interested in that option, please contact Ladan Nowrasteh, SPN’s Senior Director of Development Communications, at ladan@spn.org.
Contact SPN
Questions can be directed to Ladan Nowrasteh, SPN’s Senior Director of Development Communications, at ladan@spn.org.