Preparing for August Recess Through Strategic Advocacy
June 2 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EDT
The August congressional recess is one of the most important timeframes for nonprofits to influence their representatives, but it can be challenging to determine the most impactful pathways to engage and advocate. This session will share how to use power mapping to develop strategies that reflect organizational values, address challenging political dynamics, and encourage community-wide involvement. Participants will learn how to use influence mapping to design precise, legislator-specific engagement strategies ahead of August recess.
Takeaways
- Distinguish between formal authority and informal influence
- Map ideological incentives and electoral pressures
- Identify bipartisan strategies
- Develop legislator-specific engagement plans for August recess
- Build influence while mitigating reputational risk
Who Should Attend
- Members of the Social Current Grassroots Advocacy Network: Join online
- Executive Directors and Senior Management: Leaders responsible for setting organizational strategy and engaging with policymakers and stakeholders
- Advocacy and Policy Directors: Individuals who develop and implement advocacy strategies and engage in policy analysis and outreach
- Communications and Public Relations Managers: Professionals focused on crafting and disseminating the organization’s message to the public and media
- Program Managers and Coordinators: Staff who oversee program implementation and need to align program goals with advocacy efforts
Blair Abelle-Kiser, PhD
Senior Director of Government Affairs
Social Current
Abigail Levine
Field Mobilization and Policy Manager
Social Current
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