Our April Grassroots Advocacy Network convening will offer a practical framework for strengthening legislative advocacy through effective testimony, elevator pitches, and tailored messaging. Participants will explore how to distill complex issues into persuasive narratives, customize messages to different audiences, and align advocacy communications with organizational values and goals.
When advocating on behalf of our organizations and communities, the language we use and how we frame our messages are among our greatest opportunities for connection. As we craft compelling messages, it is essential to prepare and deliver them with discipline, consistency, and authenticity.
H.R. 1 promises to reshape funding, compliance requirements, and advocacy opportunities, but varying implementation dates can create uncertainty about when the law’s provisions will be enacted. This webinar will review key implementation dates alongside practical guidance to understand the bill’s impact across the social sector.
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.
Policy decisions are shaped long before votes are cast or guidance is issued. The most effective advocacy efforts begin when issues are being defined, priorities are being determined, and policy options are still forming.
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.
In a rapidly shifting federal climate, it becomes increasingly important to ensure advocacy messaging remains disciplined, values driven, and mission oriented. This session will focus on crafting communications that withstand scrutiny, protect credibility, and support long-term policy goals.
Our July Grassroots Advocacy Network convening will offer a practical framework for monitoring and evaluating advocacy campaigns to support continuous learning and improvement. Participants will explore strategies for setting clear advocacy goals, identifying meaningful indicators of progress, and tracking both short-term wins and long-term influence across legislative and administrative efforts.
This session will guide organizations through the core components of a sustainable advocacy infrastructure, clarifying roles, decision-making processes, and opportunities for engagement. Participants will explore practical frameworks for aligning leadership, staff, and community voices; establishing internal protocols for rapid response; and right-sizing advocacy efforts to match organizational capacity.
This webinar is designed to strengthen advocates’ ability to read and interpret potential signals of change, strengthening their ability to prepare leadership, protect funding, and respond strategically. Participants will explore strategies to identify early indicators of policy shifts, monitor multiple policy channels, and translate emerging information into actionable insights for their leadership and advocacy teams.