# How to Secure Local Endorsements

### **What is an endorsement?**

Endorsements are public expressions of support or approval, where individuals, organizations, and businesses publicly align themselves with the goals of a campaign. 

### **How does this further our mission?**

Endorsements are valuable for lending credibility to our campaign, expanding our reach, and building a network of allies to amplify our impact.

## Here are the articles in this section:

[**Who to Target for Endorsements**](https://handbook.proanimal.org/for-canvassers/how-to-secure-local-endorsements/who-to-target-for-endorsements)

[**Outreach Considerations**](https://handbook.proanimal.org/for-canvassers/how-to-secure-local-endorsements/outreach-considerations)

[**What is our Ask?**](https://handbook.proanimal.org/for-canvassers/how-to-secure-local-endorsements/what-is-our-ask)