August Grassroots Advocacy Network Convening

Human and social services professionals are invited to join Social Current’s monthly grassroots advocacy network virtual convenings. We will discuss key policy issues affecting our sector, opportunities for advocacy, and offer an opportunity to check-in with questions as the federal policy landscape continues to shift rapidly.

Our August meeting will center forward movement in appropriations, reductions-in-force, and a lawsuit affecting the Johnson Amendment. We will also discuss opportunities for advocacy through August recess.

Join the grassroots advocacy network online.

Social Current’s grassroots advocacy network is a rapid-response team for urgent policy and legislative issues that offers opportunities to exchange ideas, share solutions, and build lasting connections across the sector. By joining, you’ll receive alerts, advocacy opportunities, and access to workshops and training to sharpen your strategies and tools.

Takeaways

• Understand key political events impacting our sector
• Review opportunities to engage in August recess
• Organizations will also have the opportunity to engage in a discussion regarding the current challenges they are facing

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