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Advocacy Amplified: Rapid Response & Readiness in a Shifting Policy Landscape

Hilton Chicago 720 S Michigan Ave.
Chicago, 60605 United States
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October 19 @ 1:00 pm 4:00 pm CDT

$295

Register for this pre-conference session by registering for SPARK 2025.

As federal priorities shift, nonprofit leaders must be prepared to respond swiftly and strategically. This condensed version of Social Current’s Advocacy Amplified training equips participants with the essential tools to navigate today’s policy environment, which includes increasing threats to equity; equity, diversity, and inclusion programs; and core social services funding.

Participants will gain practical skills in policy analysis, narrative framing, and grassroots mobilization. With a focus on low-cost, high-impact strategies, this session is designed for organizations operating with limited capacity but high stakes. Whether you’re preparing for the annual Advocacy Amplified full summer training and Hill Day or need an urgent tune-up on federal advocacy, this pre-conference experience offers the insight and readiness you need now.

Takeaways

  • How to transform expertise, lived experience, and passions into impactful advocacy
  • Fundamental advocacy skills and advanced advocacy strategies needed for successful campaigns
  • Relationships with engaged and informed advocates from around the country

Who Should Participate

Any staff from community-based organizations. No prior experience or skills are required.

Presenter

Blair Abelle-Kiser

Senior Director of Government Affairs
Social Current

720 S Michigan Ave.
Chicago, 60605 United States
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