For questions, please email Maria Amalla, Grassroots Advocacy Manager, at mamalla@unfoundation.org
Congressional Meetings Feedback Form
Once completing your congressional meetings, we kindly urge you to fill out the meeting feedback form. We don't know how your meetings went unless you tell us! Please keep in mind that your data also helps us fulfill grant requirements with partner organizations.
The Script + Thank You Email
What to practice ahead of time? Check out the talking points for our congressional meetings this month.
Don't forget to thank your congressional offices by sending them this pre-drafted language:
Good afternoon,
Thank you again for meeting with us to discuss the United Nations and the importance of fully funding UN peacekeeping and Regular Budget dues.
The Senate’s budget proposal is on the right track and makes important investments in multilateral institutions, like the UN regular budget, UN specialized agencies, and other non-UN international organizations. These financial contributions advance America’s national interests and are highly cost-effective, making up less than 0.1 percent of the federal budget. We would really appreciate [Your Rep./Senator’s Name] ‘s support.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact our Grassroots Advocacy Manager, Maria Amalla at mamalla@unfoundation.org
Sincerely,
[First + Last Name of attendee(s)]
Better World Campaign Briefing Book
Each year, the Better World Campaign and UNA-USA publish a comprehensive guide to America’s leadership on the world’s biggest stage, equipping supporters, policymakers and inquiring minds with insights to understand the value of U.S. engagement in the United Nations. Our talking points and resources are based off this guide so make sure to check it out!
The Economic Argument for the United Nations (UN)
In 2022, U.S. businesses were the largest supplier of goods and services for UN agencies around the world and received nearly $2.4 billion in UN contracts, more than the U.S Pays in UN dues*. See how much your local state businesses receive in procurement contracts.
*The U.S. currently pays about $2.1 billion in assessed dues for the UN’s regular and peacekeeping budgets.