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SUMMARY:Advocacy Amplified Training and Hill Day
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event has closed. \nImpact Partners (Formerly Engagement Packages) and/or Organizations that Have Achieved COA Accreditation\nRegistration Price: $400 \nNon-Network Organizations\nRegistration Price: $475 \n	\n\n	\n		\n\n												\n											\n						\n							About\n						\n\n					\n									\n											\n						\n							Agenda\n						\n\n					\n									\n											\n						\n							Location and Lodging\n						\n\n					\n							\n		\n	\n	\n\n														\n					\n\n												\n							\n								About							\n						\n\n						\n																								\n											\n		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. \nAbout the Event\nThe 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. \nOn 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: \n\nIntroduction to Advocacy\nNavigating the Advocacy Landscape\nCrafting Powerful Advocacy Messages\nBuilding Relationships\nMobilizing Support\n\nOn 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: \n\nPolicy Analysis and Research\nInfluencing Legislation\nMedia and Communications\nAdvocacy Day Preparation\nEthical Considerations and Compliance\n\nOn 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. \nSocial 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. \nAll attendees must attend both days of training and Hill Day. You cannot attend just one part of the event. \nTakeaways\n\nEmpower attendees to transform their expertise\, lived experience\, and passions into impactful advocacy.\nEquip attendees with fundamental advocacy skills and advanced advocacy strategies required for successful campaigns.\nGain hands-on experience meeting with legislators around a shared goal.\nFoster a network of engaged and informed advocates from around the country.\nBuild relationships with Social Current’s Policy team and social sector colleagues.\n\nWho Should Participate\nAny staff or volunteer at a community-based organizations. No prior experience or skills are required. \n	\n									\n																					\n\n					\n\n																\n					\n\n												\n							\n								Agenda							\n						\n\n						\n																								\n											\n		Day 1: June 11 – Fundamental Advocacy Skills & Advanced Strategies\n8-9 a.m. | Registration and Welcome Breakfast \n9-9:30 a.m. | Opening Remarks and Conference Overview \n9:30-10:30 a.m. | Session 1: Introduction to Advocacy \nAn overview of advocacy\, its importance\, and its role in societal change at various governmental levels. \n10:45 a.m.-Noon | Session 2: Navigating the Advocacy Landscape \nUnderstanding the political landscape\, identifying key stakeholders\, and engaging with policymakers and advocacy organizations. \nNoon-1 p.m. | Networking Lunch \n1-2:15 p.m. | Session 3: Crafting Powerful Advocacy Messages \nDeveloping skills to create persuasive messages\, framing issues\, using stories and data\, and tailoring messages to different audiences. \n2:30-3:45 p.m. | Session 4: Building Relationships \nStrategies for engaging with elected officials and their staff\, fostering connections\, and building long-term advocacy partnerships. \n4-5 p.m. | Session 5: Mobilizing Support \nRallying support and building coalitions for advocacy goals\, engaging community members\, organizations\, and allies. \n5-6 p.m. | Reflection and Group Discussion \n6 p.m. | Networking Dinner and Social Hour \nDay 2: June 12 – Skill Application and Preparation\n8-9 a.m. | Breakfast and Day 1 Recap \n9-10:15 a.m. | Session 6: Policy Analysis and Research \nTechniques for analyzing policies\, conducting research\, gathering evidence\, evaluating policy impact\, and presenting data. \n10:30-11:45 a.m. | Session 7: Influencing Legislation \nInsight into the legislative process\, effective policymaker engagement\, opportunities for input\, and shaping policy outcomes. \nNoon-1 p.m. | Networking Lunch \n1-2:15 p.m. | Session 8: Media and Communications \nThe importance of media in advocacy\, using traditional and digital platforms to raise awareness\, shape public opinion\, and gain campaign visibility. \n2:30-4 p.m. | Session 9: Advocacy Day Preparation \nPreparing for Capitol Hill visits\, including logistics\, scheduling meetings\, and conveying messages effectively in a limited time frame. \n4-5 p.m. | Panel Discussion: Ethical Considerations and Compliance in Advocacy \nAddressing ethical considerations\, legal compliance\, transparency\, disclosure\, and adherence to ethical standards in advocacy. \n5-6 p.m. | Group Work: Strategy Development and Role-Playing Exercises \n6 p.m. | Closing Remarks and Preparation for Capitol Hill Visits \n	\n									\n																					\n\n					\n\n																\n					\n\n												\n							\n								Location and Lodging							\n						\n\n						\n																								\n											\n		Location\nDay 1 and 2 (Advocacy Training)\nSocial Current Headquarters\n1200 First St. NE 2nd Floor\nWashington\, DC 20002 \nDay 3 (Hill Day)\nCapitol Hill\n1 First St NE\nWashington\, DC 20543 \nAll 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. \nLodging\nPlease secure your own lodging for this event. \nThe Morrow Hotel\n222 M Street NE\nWashington\, DC 20002 \nSocial 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. \n	\n									\n																					\n\n					\n\n									\n	\n\n					\n\n										\n		\n	\n\n\n	\n				\n			\n				Presenters\n			\n		\n		\n					\n\n									\n					\n						\n															\n													\n							\n								Blair Abelle-Kiser\n								\n																	Senior Director of Government Affairs\nSocial Current \n								\n								\n							\n						\n					\n\n									\n					\n						\n															\n													\n							\n								David L. Thompson\n								\n																	Vice President of Public Policy\nNational Council of Nonprofits \n								\n								\n							\n						\n					\n\n									\n					\n						\n															\n													\n							\n								Ben Kershaw\n								\n																	Director of Public Policy and Government Relations\nIndependent Sector
URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/advocacy-amplified-training-and-hill-day/
LOCATION:U.S. Capitol\, Washington\, DC\, 20004\, United States
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