September Grassroots Convening

To create sustainable, lasting change, we need to build on strong advocacy campaigns with strong ecosystems. This session will explore the conditions and factors needed for strategic advocacy infrastructure, which connects individual voices to a broader movement.

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

Hilton Chicago 720 S Michigan Ave., Chicago, United States

During this pre-conference session, 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.

Free

SPARK 2025

Hilton Chicago 720 S Michigan Ave., Chicago, United States

SPARK 2025 will showcase sector insight and expertise to drive toward greater impact so all people can thrive. This in-person event will convene leaders from across human services.

Advocacy Isn’t a Horror Movie – But It Sometimes Feels Like One! 

To create sustainable, lasting change, we need to build on strong advocacy campaigns with strong ecosystems. This session will explore the conditions and factors needed for strategic advocacy infrastructure, which connects individual voices to a broader movement.

Framing Messages That Break Through  

To create sustainable, lasting change, we need to build on strong advocacy campaigns with strong ecosystems. This session will explore the conditions and factors needed for strategic advocacy infrastructure, which connects individual voices to a broader movement.

State & Local Policy Engagement 

To create sustainable, lasting change, we need to build on strong advocacy campaigns with strong ecosystems. This session will explore the conditions and factors needed for strategic advocacy infrastructure, which connects individual voices to a broader movement.