The Coalition works to develop partnership with other local government advocacy organizations, such as the National Association of Counties and the National League of Cities, to collaborate on issues of shared importance and drive awareness of special districts’ services.

Advocacy efforts ensure grassroots programs are successfully implemented in coordination with public education efforts, when applicable, and to connect federal representatives with NSDC members and their individual members, when necessary.

NSDC’s federal advocates also work to connect and facilitate understanding of special district issues and needs to key federal agencies responsible for the execution of policies of importance to special districts’ operations. The Coalition’s federal relationship-building efforts are also focused on bringing federal resources to the state and grassroots level to engage with districts to achieve mutual goals.