SfN works with a broad coalition of science and health organizations to champion policies that support research and discovery and help advance SfN’s legislative priorities. Working with coalition partners who have shared goals enables SfN to increase its reach and impact on several key issues affecting our members, such as federal science funding and the ethical use of animals in biomedical research. Not only does this allow for amplified advocacy efforts and enhanced credibility, but it also leads to the sharing of resources, a diverse set of perspectives, greater efficiency, and stronger political leverage, making it harder for decision-makers to ignore the community’s concerns. Each organization brings a particular strength to the coalition’s efforts and together contributes to a stronger, more unified voice in getting the research community’s message across to key stakeholders. Some groups are better positioned to make public statements on matters important to SfN members and are more likely to be hear...