The deadline to register is May 1.
Impact Partners (Formerly Engagement Packages) and/or Organizations that Have Achieved COA Accreditation
Registration Price: $400
Non-Network Organizations
Registration Price: $475
The Advocacy Amplified Training and Hill Day is a comprehensive and interactive three-day event in Washington, D.C., designed to empower individuals in the social sector with fundamental and advanced advocacy skills. Held at Social Current Headquarters and Capitol Hill, the event will focus on transforming expertise into impactful strategies, fostering relationships, and mobilizing support around the Streamlining Federal Grants Act and other policy topics important to the sector.
The two-day training will equip attendees with the information and skills to effectively participate in Hill Day. Social Current facilitators and guest speakers will drive engagement throughout the event.
On day one, attendees will learn fundamental aspects of effective advocacy and develop a strong foundation for future advocacy efforts. The session will cover the following topics:
On day two, attendees will focus on advanced advocacy strategies, equipping them with the skills to navigate policymaking and advocate for their causes. The session will cover the following topics:
On day three, attendees will gain real-world experience through Capitol Hill visits. You will meet with legislators and staff to advocate for critical issues and deliver persuasive messages based on the training received the previous days.
Social Current will arrange these meetings with members of Congress on your behalf. Using the addresses you provide during registration, we will schedule meetings with your respective legislators, ensuring that you have meaningful interactions with key decisionmakers.
All attendees must attend both days of training and Hill Day. You cannot attend just one part of the event.
Any staff or volunteer at a community-based organizations. No prior experience or skills are required.
8-9 a.m. | Registration and Welcome Breakfast
9-9:30 a.m. | Opening Remarks and Conference Overview
9:30-10:30 a.m. | Session 1: Introduction to Advocacy
An overview of advocacy, its importance, and its role in societal change at various governmental levels.
10:45 a.m.-Noon | Session 2: Navigating the Advocacy Landscape
Understanding the political landscape, identifying key stakeholders, and engaging with policymakers and advocacy organizations.
Noon-1 p.m. | Networking Lunch
1-2:15 p.m. | Session 3: Crafting Powerful Advocacy Messages
Developing skills to create persuasive messages, framing issues, using stories and data, and tailoring messages to different audiences.
2:30-3:45 p.m. | Session 4: Building Relationships
Strategies for engaging with elected officials and their staff, fostering connections, and building long-term advocacy partnerships.
4-5 p.m. | Session 5: Mobilizing Support
Rallying support and building coalitions for advocacy goals, engaging community members, organizations, and allies.
5-6 p.m. | Reflection and Group Discussion
6 p.m. | Networking Dinner and Social Hour
8-9 a.m. | Breakfast and Day 1 Recap
9-10:15 a.m. | Session 6: Policy Analysis and Research
Techniques for analyzing policies, conducting research, gathering evidence, evaluating policy impact, and presenting data.
10:30-11:45 a.m. | Session 7: Influencing Legislation
Insight into the legislative process, effective policymaker engagement, opportunities for input, and shaping policy outcomes.
Noon-1 p.m. | Networking Lunch
1-2:15 p.m. | Session 8: Media and Communications
The importance of media in advocacy, using traditional and digital platforms to raise awareness, shape public opinion, and gain campaign visibility.
2:30-4 p.m. | Session 9: Advocacy Day Preparation
Preparing for Capitol Hill visits, including logistics, scheduling meetings, and conveying messages effectively in a limited time frame.
4-5 p.m. | Panel Discussion: Ethical Considerations and Compliance in Advocacy
Addressing ethical considerations, legal compliance, transparency, disclosure, and adherence to ethical standards in advocacy.
5-6 p.m. | Group Work: Strategy Development and Role-Playing Exercises
6 p.m. | Closing Remarks and Preparation for Capitol Hill Visits
Day 1 and 2 (Advocacy Training)
Social Current Headquarters
1200 First St. NE 2nd Floor
Washington, DC 20002
Day 3 (Hill Day)
Capitol Hill
1 First St NE
Washington, DC 20543
All attendees should meet at the Capitol Hill address provided. For anyone wanting to travel as a group, we will meet at Social Current Headquarters in the morning and take the Metro together to Capitol Hill.
Please secure your own lodging for this event.
The Morrow Hotel
222 M Street NE
Washington, DC 20002
Social Current has arranged a special room rate discount of 15% off the best available rate at The Morrow Hotel. Reserve your room online or call the hotel at 202-280-2288 and mention corporate ID 3222197.
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