You know your advocates need more training. Check out these options.
In their research with Congressional staffers and members, the Congressional Management Foundation found that citizen lobbyists could benefit from more training. They had very polite wording for this finding.
In addition to my standard training options, I create customized advocacy training sessions for organizations that want to ensure their members and supporters are effective advocates.
Beyond the Ballot:
How your Organization can Win this November
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
The best time to educate a lawmaker is when they are a candidate.
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During this interactive and fun session, attendees will learn how nonprofits can engage safely and effectively in elections to advance your organization’s mission – and specific ways you can ensure those who govern our cities, counties, states, and nation understand how they can positively impact those you serve.
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Tuesday, July 30, 2024
10:00 am - 11:00 am (CT)
Iowa Nonprofit Alliance members FREE
All others $10
Standard Training Options
Advocacy 101
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Getting Your Board on Board: Turning your Board into Trusted Advocacy Advisors & Rock Stars
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What you’ll learn:
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Why we need nonprofits engaged in policy advocacy
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What grassroots advocacy is - and isn’t - and why it's essential to achieve your goals
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How your organization can leverage your board members’ strengths and expertise to impact policies
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Engaging your board members so they can be your best and most powerful advocates
Each attendee will receive a legislator research worksheet.
Advocacy 101
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How Nonprofits Can Grow their Influence and Power through Advocacy
Key learning objectives:
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Why we need nonprofits engaged in policy advocacy
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What grassroots advocacy is - and isn’t - and why it's essential to achieve your goals
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How your organization can leverage your strengths and expertise to impact policies
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Engaging your board members, supporters, and donors so they can be your best and most powerful advocates
Each attendee will receive a legislator research worksheet.
Advanced Training Options
All About the Base:
Building an Engaging Campaign
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Key learning objectives:
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How the advocacy sector is shifting and what this means for your advocacy strategy
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Moving your advocacy program from a lobbying strategy to a power-building strategy
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Devising a campaign strategy from the ground up that centers your supporters, leverages your resources, and maximizes your strengths
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The 8 key steps to create energized, dependable advocates for years to come
Each attendee will receive a campaign planning template.
Spill the T:
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Storytelling as a Powerful Advocacy Tool
Key learning objectives:
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The importance of narrative and storytelling as an advocacy tool
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How to identify and collect good stories from your board, staff, clients, and community
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How to craft a story into a compelling case to advance your policy priorities
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How a shift in messaging can lead to policy success
Each attendee will receive will leave with a story you can share with policymakers – and your community.
Beyond the Ballot:
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How your Organization can Win during Elections
Key learning objectives:
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The common myths holding nonprofits back from engaging in election activities
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How engaging in elections can strengthen your organization and help achieve your policy goals
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Specific activities your organization can engage in this fall - and ones you want to stay away from
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Now What? Next Steps to Take
Each attendee will receive a handout on allowable election activities you can implement this election cycle.
Customized Training Options
Most organizations require specialized training to get at the heart of their power - and unlock it.
I co-create specific trainings for nonprofit organizations so they can have the greatest impact and unleash their people-power – to pass good policy and strengthen their organizations from the ground up.
