BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Social Current - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Social Current X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.social-current.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Social Current REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T140000 DTSTAMP:20260410T163212 CREATED:20260312T171007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T201939Z UID:10000595-1776258000-1776261600@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Leveraging Messaging to Strengthen Legislative Advocacy DESCRIPTION:Register \n \n Legislative advocacy is most impactful when community-based organizations translate lived experience and program impact into clear\, compelling messages that resonate with decisionmakers. As our federal policy environment continues to shift rapidly\, it is becoming increasingly important that human services organizations are prepared to communicate succinctly\, strategically\, and with confidence\, as they detail the impact within their communities. \nOur 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. \nParticipants will also examine common challenges\, including responding to urgent situations\, adapting messaging across legislative contexts\, and ensuring community voices remain present. Through applied exercises and peer discussion\, participants will build skills to engage lawmakers and influence outcomes more effectively. \nTakeaways\n\nStrategies to develop and refine elevator pitches for policy and advocacy leaders\nTools to customize messaging for legislators\, staff\, and committees\nBest practices for aligning advocacy messages with organizational priorities\n\nWho Should Attend\n\nExecutive Directors and Senior Management: Leaders responsible for setting organizational strategy and engaging with policymakers and stakeholders\nAdvocacy and Policy Directors: Individuals who develop and implement advocacy strategies and engage in policy analysis and outreach\nCommunications and Public Relations Managers: Professionals focused on crafting and disseminating the organization’s message to the public and media\nProgram Managers and Coordinators: Staff who oversee program implementation and need to align program goals with advocacy efforts\nMembers of the Social Current Grassroots Advocacy Network: Join online\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blair Abelle-Kiser\, PhD\n \n Senior Director of Government Affairs\nSocial Current \n \n Biography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blair Abelle-Kiser\, PhD\n Senior Director of Government Affairs\nSocial Current \n \n Blair Kiser\, Ph.D.\, joined Social Current in 2022 after working in health policy on Capitol Hill\, the non-profit sector\, and as a biomedical researcher. Most recently\, Blair served as Director of Government Relations & Advocacy for NephCure Kidney International. \nDuring their time in public service\, they served as a Professional Staff Member of the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis. They led a corporate investigation regarding insider trading and financial improprieties\, conflicts of interest associated with Operation Warp Speed’s leadership\, and scientific information politicization. Prior to joining the Select Subcommittee\, they worked for Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH)\, where they served as a Health Policy Fellow. In Senator Brown’s office\, they led a range of legislative and oversight efforts involving public health and healthcare. During the COVID-19 pandemic\, they worked with several community hospice advocacy organizations and a Republican office to help craft the bipartisan COVID-19 Hospice Respite Care Relief Act of 2020. \nPrior to public service\, Blair spent several years as a medical research scientist on several industry and NIH-funded projects. Their work focused on developing research projects and clinical trials to improve the lives of African Americans with Sickle Cell Disease. They earned a doctorate in Biomedical Science from Morehouse School of Medicine in 2017 and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Kentucky in 2011. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Abigail Levine\, MSW\n \n Field Mobilization and Policy Manager\nSocial Current \n \n Biography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Abigail Levine\, MSW\n Field Mobilization and Policy Manager\nSocial Current \n \n Abigail Levine\, MSW\, joined Social Current in 2024 as its field mobilization and policy manager. Abigail has worked closely at the state and local levels to implement robust trauma-informed programming\, increase children’s access to positive childhood experiences\, and promote safer experiences within schools for children with disabilities. In her previous role as a policy analyst\, Abigail worked closely with multiple stakeholders\, including parents\, educators\, and law enforcement\, to develop\, advocate for\, and implement legislation representative of their community’s unique needs. URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/leveraging-messaging-to-strengthen-legislative-advocacy/ CATEGORIES:Policy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Policy-Advocacy_1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T235959 DTSTAMP:20260410T163212 CREATED:20260121T204644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T211825Z UID:10000589-1776643200-1776729599@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:On the Road: CWLA 2026 National Conference  DESCRIPTION:The Work Ahead: Practice\, Policy\, and Possibility\n \n See You in Arlington\, Virginia \nJoin us in Arlington\, Virginia\, April 20-22. \nAre you attending this event? \nStop by the Social Current booth to pick up some cool swag and visit with Rachael Rucker\, manager of network engagement and growth\, to learn more about our wide range of solutions including COA Accreditation\, Impact Partnerships\, consulting\, and more! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Event\nThe CWLA 2026 Conference will take place April 20-22. Across the country\, people are doing good work—innovating\, protecting\, strengthening families\, and partnering with communities. This year’s conference is about lifting up what works and asking how we carry that work forward in new and more sustainable ways. URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/on-the-road-cwla-2026-national-conference/ CATEGORIES:On the Road ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/On-the-Road.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T235959 DTSTAMP:20260410T163212 CREATED:20260211T214719Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T215207Z UID:10000582-1777248000-1777334399@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:On the Road: NatCon26  DESCRIPTION:See You in Denver\n \n Join us in Denver from April 27-29.  \nAre you attending this event? \nVisit the Social Current booth to learn about our range of solutions and our upcoming webinars and learning opportunities. Plus\, you can take some Social Current swag with you!  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Event\nThe National Council for Mental Wellbeing’s #NatCon26 features over 500 speakers and solutions-driven sessions on topics critical to our field\, like crisis response\, workforce diversity\, and rural health care. With its focus on advancing mental wellbeing and equitable access to services\, NatCon26 is an essential gathering for anyone committed to making a positive impact in the behavioral health field.  URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/on-the-road-natcon26/ CATEGORIES:On the Road ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/On-the-Road.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T140000 DTSTAMP:20260410T163212 CREATED:20260403T165559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T165601Z UID:10000607-1777467600-1777471200@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Father Engagement: Strengthening Families Across Prevention\, Healing\, and Belonging DESCRIPTION:Register \n \n “My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person—he believed in me\,” said famed NC State Basketball Coach Jim Valvano. That belief\, rooted in presence\, encouragement\, and connection\, is the heart of father engagement. This session will challenge common myths about fathers by centering current data\, lived experiences\, and the vital roles fathers play in promoting family and child well‑being. Participants will examine how intentionally investing in engaging fathers builds a powerful protective factor for children\, families\, and communities. \nApril’s designation as National Child Abuse Prevention Month highlights the importance of prevention\, protection\, and inclusion for children and families. This session will explore how meaningful father engagement serves as a powerful\, yet often overlooked\, strategy across these efforts. \nTogether\, we will explore the conditions that support meaningful father engagement and consider what it looks like to truly “be the change in the community” by designing services that actively welcome\, value\, and partner with fathers. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the systemic and relational barriers that can limit father involvement and learn practical\, strengths‑based strategies to elevate fathers as essential caregivers. \nParticipants will leave with practical\, strengths-based strategies to design services that actively engage fathers and contribute to safer\, more stable\, and thriving communities. \nThis webinar is not a devaluation of mothers\, but a purposeful uplifting of fathers\, recognizing that when all caregivers are supported and engaged\, families thrive. \nTakeaways\n\nBarriers to father engagement\nStrategies that intentionally engage and support fathers\n\nWho Should Attend\n\nHuman services supervisors and program managers\nJuvenile justice\, child welfare\, and housing professionals\nHuman services leaders\, policymakers\, and funders\nFront-line staff (caseworkers\, family support specialists\, outreach workers)\nParent partners and individuals with lived experience\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tori Brasher-Weathers (she/her)\n \n Programs and Partnerships Manager\nInstitute for Family \n \n Biography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tori Brasher-Weathers (she/her)\n Programs and Partnerships Manager\nInstitute for Family \n \n Tori Brasher‑Weathers serves as the program and partnerships manager at the Institute for Family\, a program of the Children’s Home Society of North Carolina. In this role\, she leads strategic partnership development\, multisector stakeholder engagement\, and community‑centered program implementation. Tori builds and sustains collaborative relationships with external partners and represents the Institute and its Mission InCommon initiative at workshops\, conferences\, and community events across the state. \nWhether building partnerships\, facilitating community storytelling\, or designing transformative learning experiences\, Tori approaches her work as a calling—reimagining systems of care\, elevating family voices\, and helping create the conditions in which children\, families\, and communities can flourish for generations to come. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Romero Davis\n \n Senior Director of Child & Family Well-Being \n \n Biography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Romero Davis\n Senior Director of Child & Family Well-Being \n \n Romero Davis is the senior director of child and family well-being at Social Current. A mentor for professional development and community justice champion\, Davis has worked nationally with agencies in areas such as poly-victimization; trauma in families; equity\, diversity\, and inclusion; juvenile justice; and domestic violence. He is a member of the technical assistance team for Child Safety Forward. URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/father-engagement-strengthening-families-across-prevention-healing-and-belonging/ CATEGORIES:Child and Family Well-Being ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Safety-Resilience_5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T235959 DTSTAMP:20260410T163212 CREATED:20260211T213930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T215217Z UID:10000583-1777852800-1777939199@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:On the Road: NJHSA PowerNET 2026 DESCRIPTION:“Meeting the Moment” \n \n See You in Toronto  \nJoin us in Toronto May 4-7.  \nAre you attending this event? \nDylan Graham-Vannais from our network engagement and growth team looks forward to meeting you at the Social Current exhibition booth. Get the details on our impact areas and range of solutions and pick up some Social Current goodies to bring home. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Event\nThe Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies’ PowerNET is a four-day event where human service professionals\, leaders from member agencies\, and partner organizations come together to share ideas and experiences from around the world. This conference is a chance for attendees to learn useful insights\, make new connections\, and collaborate with professional peers.  URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/on-the-road-njhsa-powernet-2026/ CATEGORIES:On the Road ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/On-the-Road.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T140000 DTSTAMP:20260410T163212 CREATED:20260323T150059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T150240Z UID:10000599-1777986000-1777989600@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Communicating With Confidence in an Uncertain Federal Policy Climate  DESCRIPTION:Register \n \n 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.  \nOur May Grassroots Advocacy Network convening will offer a practical framework for strengthening advocacy communications in times of ambiguity and risk. Participants will explore opportunities to apply values-driven messaging while navigating a rapidly shifting and often uncertain federal environment. The session will highlight strategies for maintaining messaging clarity\, which will help you to respond swiftly and with confidence.  \nParticipants will also examine common challenges that arise after messages are developed\, including managing the internal approval processes and aligning staff and board communications. Through real-world scenarios and peer discussion\, participants will build the skills needed to communicate with confidence\, protect organizational integrity\, and sustain effective advocacy across shifting political landscapes.  \nTakeaways\n\nHow to apply values-driven messaging frameworks to communicate with clarity and confidence in uncertain and fast-moving policy environments\nHow to establish internal guardrails and approval processes that support timely\, disciplined advocacy\nTips for coordinating messaging across staff\, leaders\, boards\, and partners to ensure consistency and credibility\nHow to respond effectively to urgent or high-pressure advocacy situations while protecting organizational integrity and long-term strategy\n\nWho Should Attend\n\nMembers of the Social Current Grassroots Advocacy Network: Join online\nExecutive Directors and Senior Management: Leaders responsible for setting organizational strategy and engaging with policymakers and stakeholders\nAdvocacy and Policy Directors: Individuals who develop and implement advocacy strategies and engage in policy analysis and outreach\nCommunications and Public Relations Managers: Professionals focused on crafting and disseminating the organization’s message to the public and media\nProgram Managers and Coordinators: Staff who oversee program implementation and need to align program goals with advocacy efforts\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blair Abelle-Kiser\, PhD\n \n Senior Director of Government Affairs\nSocial Current \n \n Biography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blair Abelle-Kiser\, PhD\n Senior Director of Government Affairs\nSocial Current \n \n Blair Kiser\, Ph.D.\, joined Social Current in 2022 after working in health policy on Capitol Hill\, the non-profit sector\, and as a biomedical researcher. Most recently\, Blair served as Director of Government Relations & Advocacy for NephCure Kidney International. \nDuring their time in public service\, they served as a Professional Staff Member of the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis. They led a corporate investigation regarding insider trading and financial improprieties\, conflicts of interest associated with Operation Warp Speed’s leadership\, and scientific information politicization. Prior to joining the Select Subcommittee\, they worked for Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH)\, where they served as a Health Policy Fellow. In Senator Brown’s office\, they led a range of legislative and oversight efforts involving public health and healthcare. During the COVID-19 pandemic\, they worked with several community hospice advocacy organizations and a Republican office to help craft the bipartisan COVID-19 Hospice Respite Care Relief Act of 2020. \nPrior to public service\, Blair spent several years as a medical research scientist on several industry and NIH-funded projects. Their work focused on developing research projects and clinical trials to improve the lives of African Americans with Sickle Cell Disease. They earned a doctorate in Biomedical Science from Morehouse School of Medicine in 2017 and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Kentucky in 2011. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Abigail Levine\n \n Field Mobilization and Policy Manager\nSocial Current URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/communicating-with-confidence-in-an-uncertain-federal-policy-climate/ CATEGORIES:Policy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Policy-Advocacy_1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T140000 DTSTAMP:20260410T163212 CREATED:20260311T194448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T161135Z UID:10000600-1778072400-1778076000@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Understanding the Impacts of H.R. 1 DESCRIPTION:Register \n \n 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.  \nParticipants will learn concrete strategies for monitoring federal activity\, assessing potential impacts on funding and compliance\, and communicating implications to their leadership teams and boards. This webinar will help participants ground policy analysis in organizational decision making through proactive planning\, risk management\, and strategic advocacy\, which is critical in a rapidly shifting federal landscape. \nTakeaways\n\nKey H.R. 1 provisions\, timelines\, and areas of impact and their implications for funding\, compliance\, and advocacy\nAdvocacy opportunities following guidance\, memorandums\, and regulatory notices\nEarly indicators of federal funding shifts\nFrameworks for assessing organizational exposure\nStrategies for communicating emerging risks and opportunities to leadership teams and boards\n\nWho Should Attend\n\nMembers of the Social Current Grassroots Advocacy Network: Join online\nExecutive Directors and Senior Management: Leaders responsible for setting organizational strategy and engaging with policymakers and stakeholders\nAdvocacy and Policy Directors: Individuals who develop and implement advocacy strategies and engage in policy analysis and outreach\nCommunications and Public Relations Managers: Professionals focused on crafting and disseminating the organization’s message to the public and media\nProgram Managers and Coordinators: Staff who oversee program implementation and need to align program goals with advocacy efforts\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blair Abelle-Kiser\, PhD\n \n Senior Director of Government Affairs\nSocial Current \n \n Biography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blair Abelle-Kiser\, PhD\n Senior Director of Government Affairs\nSocial Current \n \n Blair Kiser\, Ph.D.\, joined Social Current in 2022 after working in health policy on Capitol Hill\, the non-profit sector\, and as a biomedical researcher. Most recently\, Blair served as Director of Government Relations & Advocacy for NephCure Kidney International. \nDuring their time in public service\, they served as a Professional Staff Member of the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis. They led a corporate investigation regarding insider trading and financial improprieties\, conflicts of interest associated with Operation Warp Speed’s leadership\, and scientific information politicization. Prior to joining the Select Subcommittee\, they worked for Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH)\, where they served as a Health Policy Fellow. In Senator Brown’s office\, they led a range of legislative and oversight efforts involving public health and healthcare. During the COVID-19 pandemic\, they worked with several community hospice advocacy organizations and a Republican office to help craft the bipartisan COVID-19 Hospice Respite Care Relief Act of 2020. \nPrior to public service\, Blair spent several years as a medical research scientist on several industry and NIH-funded projects. Their work focused on developing research projects and clinical trials to improve the lives of African Americans with Sickle Cell Disease. They earned a doctorate in Biomedical Science from Morehouse School of Medicine in 2017 and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Kentucky in 2011. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Abigail Levine\n \n Field Mobilization and Policy Manager\nSocial Current URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/understanding-the-impacts-of-h-r-1/ CATEGORIES:Policy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Policy-Advocacy_1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260510T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T235959 DTSTAMP:20260410T163212 CREATED:20251001T170327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T163826Z UID:10000510-1778371200-1778803199@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:2026 Executive Leadership Institute DESCRIPTION:Register Now \n \n The deadline to register is April 24. \nEnrollment fees: \n\nImpact Partners and/or Organizations that Have Achieved COA Accreditation: $4750\nOther Organizations $5250\n\nReferral Bonus for Alumni: ELI alumni who refer new students will receive a $500 referral credit to their organizations. When registering\, the new participant should enter the alum’s name and email. \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About ELI\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Loyola Partnership\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Sessions\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Schedule\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Location & Lodging\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n About ELI \n \n\n \n \n \n The Executive Leadership Institute (ELI)\, offered in partnership with Loyola University Chicago’s Quinlan School of Business\, equips senior-level managers and executives with the knowledge and skills to lead into the future of human services. It moves beyond traditional leadership practices to next-generation leadership practices that fuel future-ready leaders and organizations. \nIn addition to the in-person event\, students participate in a full year of online learning\, which includes interactive presentations\, small-group discussions\, case study analysis\, and more. To help students reinforce and apply their learning\, they complete self-designed projects that addresses an organizational challenge. The presentations are given before the assembly of participants and faculty. \nELI assembles a wide variety of faculty from the nonprofit and for-profit sectors\, as well as academia. Social Current’s partnership with Quinlan means access to first-class faculty and specialized expertise\, as well as the flexibility to create a program to transform students’ leadership skills. The curriculum will not only challenge\, but offers a rare opportunity to focus on excellence\, impact\, and systems change. \nAn additional benefit of the program is that students receive mentoring from ELI alumni. Mentors and mentees are matched according to personal and professional leadership attributes. Hundreds of human and social services leaders have graduated from the institute and they continue to engage through alumni opportunities. \nWho Should Attend\n\nExecutives\nManagers\nDirectors\n\nHear from Alumni\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellation Policy: All cancellation requests must be made in writing and are subject to a $500 processing fee. Cancellation requests received after April 3 will not be refunded. Credit toward future Social Current events is not currently possible. Notice of written cancellation must be submitted via email. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Loyola Partnership \n \n\n \n \n \n Social Current’s partnership with Loyola University Chicago\, allows access to world-class faculty and academic rigor of a top-rated national university. Social Current and Loyola co-create the program for the in-person institute\, and half of the instruction is provided by their faculty. \nThe Executive Leadership Institute takes an interdisciplinary approach to human and social services leadership\, engaging faculty from Loyola’s Quinlan School of Business and School of Social Work. U.S. News & World Report nationally ranks Loyola’s online bachelor’s business program #8 and undergraduate business program #94. Its social work program is ranked #28. \nLead Program Developers\nRobena Spangler\nSenior Director of Leadership and Organizational Development\nSocial Current\nRobena Spangler is an innovative senior executive with over 30 years of experience in behavioral health\, human services\, and advancing equity and inclusion work. Most of her career has been dedicated to systems improvement within the child welfare and juvenile justice systems. Spangler held several leadership roles in the public and private sectors. She has provided professional coaching and leadership development for teams and individuals on a national level. \nHer current role\, as an EDI and leadership strategist\, is to design and manage all aspects of Social Current’s leadership and organizational development portfolio. Spangler holds a bachelor’s in sociology and human services along with a master’s in leadership and professional advancement. \nRobena on the Partnership: “Social Current is thrilled with our partnership with Loyola University Chicago. We work closely with their staff and faculty to design a leadership program that benefits both our students and their staff. Together\, Social Current and Loyola deliver a top-tier experience for public and private social sector leaders\, driving meaningful change. We are especially grateful for Kayla Gustafson’s professionalism in elevating the Executive Leadership Institute’s program to meet the needs of next-generation leaders in the human services sector.” \nKayla Gustafson\nProgram Manager of Executive and Professional Education Center\nLoyola University Chicago\nAs program manager for the Executive and Professional Education Center at Loyola University Chicago\, Kayla Gustafson collaborates with Quinlan School of Business faculty experts to develop high-quality professional development opportunities for individuals and supports customized business and management training programs for organizational partners. \nA lifelong believer in the transformational power of education\, Kayla began her career as a preschool teacher in an urban Montessori school. In 2021\, after nearly a decade working with young children and families\, she turned her focus to engaging adult learners. She brings a deep understanding of learning styles\, lesson planning\, and course design to her role. \nKayla on the Partnership: “The Social Current team brings such warmth and genuine collaboration to everything we do together for the Executive Leadership Institute. They’re not just partners – they’re passionate advocates who are constantly pushing the field forward with new ideas and resources. Together\, we’ve built something special that helps social service leaders grow and thrive. This partnership embodies Loyola University Chicago’s core values of social justice and service to others – we’re helping develop compassionate leaders who will create positive change in their communities. It’s more than just a program – it’s about living our mission of being people in service to others.” \n  \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Sessions \n \n\n \n \n \n The 2026 agenda is subject to change as speakers\, sessions\, and activities are finalized. \nThis program is designed around a Learn-Apply-Reflect model\, providing a structured approach that encourages participants to engage actively\, deepen their understanding\, and connect insights to their leadership practice. \nMonday\, May 11\nWelcome Address\nParticipants will be introduced to the Executive Leadership Institute\, its purpose\, and the opportunities ahead\, setting the stage for a week of growth\, collaboration\, and reflection. \nPresenter: Jody Levison-Johnson\, president and CEO\, Social Current \nELI in Action: Project Presentations\nAlumni will showcase their ELI projects and how they were shaped by their ELI experience\, offering participants practical insights into how institute concepts translate into meaningful outcomes. \nPresenters: 2025 ELI participants and alumni \nNext Generation Leadership\nLearn: This session will provide an introduction to the Next Generation Leadership Framework and leadership competencies. Participants will learn how to work across sectors\, explore emerging social sector trends\, identify shared challenges\, and co-design actionable solutions that advance equitable community outcomes. They also will gain practical tools and resources to move from concept to implementation with clarity and confidence.\nApply: Participants will apply the framework and competencies to real organizational or systems-level challenges. Through discussion and peer-to-peer learning\, this small-group activity will help participants internalize the framework and consider how they can operationalize it in the real world.\nReflect: Participants will reflect on what is needed for implementation planning by drafting goals with actionable strategies. \nTuesday\, May 12\nEntrepreneurial Mindsets for Social Impact\nLearn: Participants will explore how entrepreneurial principles apply within established nonprofits and mission-driven organizations. The session will highlight how leaders can drive impact\, operations\, and growth.\nApply: Through interactive exercises\, participants will practice analyze how organizations have applied entrepreneurial approaches internally. They will then apply entrepreneurial tools to a challenge or opportunity in their own organization or project\, focusing on practical\, sustainable solutions.\nReflect: Through guided dialogue\, participants will reflect on opportunities and challenges in taking risks\, fostering innovation\, and creating value. \nPresenter: Loyola University Chicago faculty \nStrengthening Quality Through Accreditation\nLearn: Participants will examine the COA Accreditation model\, identifying ways to leverage accreditation reports to focus on standards and quality.\nApply: In lab-style activities\, participants will analyze quality indicators and practice aligning them with organizational priorities.\nReflect: Participants will share perspectives on the challenges and opportunities of accreditation\, considering how to integrate continuous quality improvement into leadership practice. \nPresenter: Social Current \nWednesday\, May 13\nTechnology and Tools for Outcomes and Impact\nLearn: Participants will explore practical tools and digital platforms that enhance data-driven leadership\, with attention on aligning technology with mission and impact goals.\nApply: Participants will practice using technology platforms and analytics tools to design data-informed approaches for measuring outcomes and demonstrating impact.\nReflect: Through group dialogue\, participants will consider how technology can strengthen accountability\, decision making\, and mission alignment in their own contexts. \nPresenter: Loyola University Chicago faculty \nBoard Relations and Governance\nLearn: This session will explore best practices in board engagement\, governance models\, and leadership strategies for fostering productive\, mission-driven partnerships.\nApply: In small groups\, participants will work through case studies to identify solutions for common board challenges and governance dilemmas.\nReflect: Through a guided discussion\, participants will connect key governance lessons to their organizational realities. \nPresenter: Social Current \nThursday\, May 14\nThe Whole Leader\nLearn: Participants will explore frameworks for leader well-being and organizational reflection\, including tools such as SWOT analysis.\nApply: Through guided exercises\, participants will engage in both personal and organizational reflection\, assessing strengths\, challenges\, and growth opportunities.\nReflect: Through a closing dialogue\, participants will share insights from their wellness and SWOT reflections\, connecting personal growth with organizational leadership. \nPresenter: Loyola University Chicago faculty \nThe ELI Advantage\nThis session will connect the week’s learning to the structure of the ELI program\, especially the project component\, highlighting expectations\, available support\, and how to apply the framework in practice. Participants will clarify their project direction and identify concrete next steps to move forward with confidence. \nPresenter: Robena Spangler\, senior director of leadership and organizational development\, Social Current \nFarewell Sharing and Reflection\nIn this closing activity\, through guided discussions and reflective prompts\, participants will share their leadership journeys\, perspectives\, and aspirations. By the end of the session\, participants will have established meaningful connections and set the tone for the program. \nPresenter: Robena Spangler\, senior director of leadership and organizational development\, Social Current \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Schedule \n \n\n \n \n \n The 2026 agenda is subject to change as speakers\, sessions\, and activities are finalized. \nSunday\, May 10\n6:30 p.m. – Welcome Reception \nMonday\, May 11\n8-8:30 a.m. – Breakfast\n8:30-9 a.m. – Welcome Address\n9-10 a.m. – ELI in Action: Project Presentations\n10-10:30 a.m. – Break\n11:30 a.m.-Noon – ELI in Action: Project Presentations\nNoon-1:15 p.m. – Lunch\n1:15-3:30 p.m. – Next Generation Leadership\n3:30 p.m. – Team Outing \nTuesday\, May 12\n8-8:30 a.m. – Breakfast\n8:30-10 a.m. – Entrepreneurial Mindsets for Social Impact\n10-10:30 a.m. – Break\n10:30 a.m.-Noon – Entrepreneurial Mindsets for Social Impact\nNoon-1:15 p.m. – Lunch\n1:15-2:30 p.m. – Strengthening Quality Through Accreditation\n2:30-3 p.m. – Break\n3-4:30 p.m. – Strengthening Quality Through Accreditation\n4:30-5 p.m. – Daily Wrap-Up\n5 p.m. – Dinner on Your Own \nWednesday\, May 13\n8-8:30 a.m. – Breakfast\n8:30-10 a.m. – Technology and Tools for Outcomes and Impact\n10-10:30 a.m. – Break\n10:30 a.m.-Noon – Technology and Tools for Outcomes and Impact\nNoon-1 p.m. Lunch\n1-2:30 p.m. – Board Relations and Governance\n2:30-3 p.m. – Break\n3-4:30 p.m. – Board Relations and Governance\n4:30-5 p.m. – Daily Wrap-Up\n7 p.m. – Networking Dinners \nThursday\, May 14\n8-9:30 a.m. – Breakfast\n9:30-10 a.m. – The Whole Leader\n10-10:30 a.m. – Break\n10:30 a.m.-Noon – The Whole Leader\nNoon-1 p.m. – Lunch & Learn: The ELI Advantage\n1-2 p.m. – Farewell Sharing and Reflection \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Location & Lodging \n \n\n \n \n \n Location\nThe Executive Leadership Institute takes place on Loyola’s Water Tower Campus. \nQuinlan School of Business – Schreiber Center\nLoyola University Chicago\n16 E Pearson St\nChicago\, IL 60611 \nRecommended Hotels\nKasa Magnificent Mile: Apartment-style rooms with full kitchens; 5 minute walk to the Schreiber Center \nHilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile Suites: 10 minute walk to the Schreiber Center \nThe Talbott\, Autograph Collection: A Marriott hotel; 4 minute walk to the Schreiber Center URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/2026-executive-leadership-institute/ LOCATION:Loyola University Chicago Quinlan School of Business\, 16 E. Pearson St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Leadership Development and Organizational Excellence ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ELI-Event-Image2-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T150000 DTSTAMP:20260410T163212 CREATED:20260218T153030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T161528Z UID:10000594-1778767200-1778770800@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:The Future of Social Sector Governance: A Conversation with Edward Norton DESCRIPTION:Register \n \n Boards can be more than oversight bodies. They can be growth engines. \nA recent article called social sector boards a force multiplier. But what does that really look like in practice\, and how do leaders unlock it now? \nJoin Social Current President and CEO Jody Levison-Johnson in conversation with Edward Norton\, Zeck co-founder and chief strategy officer and award-winning actor\, for a candid\, forward-looking discussion on the future of governance. Together\, they’ll dig into entrepreneurial governance\, a modern approach that balances oversight and accountability with deep strategic partnership\, positioning boards as true co-strategists alongside CEOs and leadership teams. \nThis lively conversation will explore: \n\nWhy the role and purpose of board meetings must evolve to meet this moment\nWhat it takes to recruit and engage board members who can drive transformation\, not just compliance\nWhy adopting a more business-oriented\, entrepreneurial mindset is essential for mission-driven organizations\nHow AI is reshaping board engagement\, decision making\, and performance\n\nYou’ll also hear why someone with a globally recognized day job like Edward Norton’s has chosen to invest his time and energy in boards of directors\, and what social sector leaders can learn from that commitment. \nIf you’re ready to rethink governance and position your board as a catalyst for innovation and impact\, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. \nWho Should Attend\n\nCEOs and executive directors\nBoard directors\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jody Levison-Johnson\, PhD\, LCSW\n \n President and CEO \nSocial Current \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Edward Norton\n \n Zeck Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer \n& Award-Winning Actor URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/the-future-of-social-sector-governance-a-conversation-with-edward-norton/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Org-Excellence_Leadership_4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T134500 DTSTAMP:20260410T163212 CREATED:20251209T200833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T200913Z UID:10000564-1779973200-1779975900@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Building a Healthy Workplace Culture: Healthy Boundaries and Expectations DESCRIPTION:Register \n \n Staff at human and social services organizations are facing stress\, change\, and conflict on multiple levels. Vicarious trauma and the socio-political climate are contributing to staff feeling drained and disengaged. \nThis six-part webinar series will equip staff and leaders at all levels with foundational mindsets\, knowledge\, and skills to help themselves and their colleagues prioritize well-being at work\, manage through uncertainty\, and handle conflict with compassion. Through presentations\, self-reflection\, and interactive discussions\, participants will learn about core mindsets and strategies rooted in neuroscience that can help them build a healing-centered organizational culture. \nEach session will offer key concepts and practical application tools for participants to apply to their daily work and interactions with colleagues. \n\nRegulation Strategies for Staying Well at Work: Jan. 22\, 1-1:45 p.m. ET\nExecutive Functioning Skills: Feb. 26\, 1-1:45 p.m. ET\nHaving Difficult Conversations: March 26\, 1-1:45 p.m. ET\nHealthy Boundaries and Expectations: May 28\, 1-1:45 p.m. ET\nPsychological Safety\, Accountability\, and Support: July 23\, 1-1:45 p.m. ET\nSelf-Compassion: Sept. 24\, 1-1:45 p.m. ET\n\nUnclear boundaries and expectations in the workplace can lead to confusion\, emotional fatigue\, and burnout among staff. In this session\, we will examine what healthy\, professional boundaries and expectations look like. Participants will gain language and strategies for articulating and setting boundaries and expectations. \nTakeaways\n\nBrain science concepts\, strategies\, and tools to increase well-being and resilience in the workplace\nAwareness of executive function skills and how to strengthen them\nStrategies for having difficult conversations\nTips for communicating expectations and setting healthy boundaries\nLeadership strategies for increasing psychological safety in the workplace\nKey concepts to deepen self-compassion and connection at work\n\nWho Should Participate\n\nManagers and supervisors\nExecutives and senior leaders\nDirect service staff\nHuman resource staff\nStaff with responsibility for equity\, diversity\, and inclusion\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 Karen Johnson\n \n Senior Director of Change in Mind\nSocial Current \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kelly Martin\n \n Director of Practice Excellence\nSocial Current URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/building-a-healthy-workplace-culture-healthy-boundaries-and-expectations/ CATEGORIES:Webinar,Brain Science,Workforce Resilience ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Brain-Science_2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T140000 DTSTAMP:20260410T163212 CREATED:20260323T150147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T150224Z UID:10000601-1780405200-1780408800@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Preparing for August Recess Through Strategic Advocacy   DESCRIPTION:Register \n \n 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. Participants will learn how to use influence mapping to design precise\, legislator-specific engagement strategies ahead of August recess. \nTakeaways\n\nDistinguish between formal authority and informal influence\nMap ideological incentives and electoral pressures\nIdentify bipartisan strategies\nDevelop legislator-specific engagement plans for August recess\nBuild influence while mitigating reputational risk\n\nWho Should Attend\n\nMembers of the Social Current Grassroots Advocacy Network: Join online\nExecutive Directors and Senior Management: Leaders responsible for setting organizational strategy and engaging with policymakers and stakeholders\nAdvocacy and Policy Directors: Individuals who develop and implement advocacy strategies and engage in policy analysis and outreach\nCommunications and Public Relations Managers: Professionals focused on crafting and disseminating the organization’s message to the public and media\nProgram Managers and Coordinators: Staff who oversee program implementation and need to align program goals with advocacy efforts\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blair Abelle-Kiser\, PhD\n \n Senior Director of Government Affairs\nSocial Current \n \n Biography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blair Abelle-Kiser\, PhD\n Senior Director of Government Affairs\nSocial Current \n \n Blair Kiser\, Ph.D.\, joined Social Current in 2022 after working in health policy on Capitol Hill\, the non-profit sector\, and as a biomedical researcher. Most recently\, Blair served as Director of Government Relations & Advocacy for NephCure Kidney International. \nDuring their time in public service\, they served as a Professional Staff Member of the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis. They led a corporate investigation regarding insider trading and financial improprieties\, conflicts of interest associated with Operation Warp Speed’s leadership\, and scientific information politicization. Prior to joining the Select Subcommittee\, they worked for Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH)\, where they served as a Health Policy Fellow. In Senator Brown’s office\, they led a range of legislative and oversight efforts involving public health and healthcare. During the COVID-19 pandemic\, they worked with several community hospice advocacy organizations and a Republican office to help craft the bipartisan COVID-19 Hospice Respite Care Relief Act of 2020. \nPrior to public service\, Blair spent several years as a medical research scientist on several industry and NIH-funded projects. Their work focused on developing research projects and clinical trials to improve the lives of African Americans with Sickle Cell Disease. They earned a doctorate in Biomedical Science from Morehouse School of Medicine in 2017 and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Kentucky in 2011. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Abigail Levine\n \n Field Mobilization and Policy Manager\nSocial Current URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/preparing-for-august-recess-through-strategic-advocacy/ CATEGORIES:Policy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Policy-Advocacy_1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T130000 DTSTAMP:20260410T163212 CREATED:20251216T124913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T130852Z UID:10000571-1780489800-1780491600@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Introduction to COA Accreditation DESCRIPTION:Register \n \n This free 30-minute webinar provides an introduction to Social Current and COA Accreditation. It is perfect for anyone seeking accreditation for the first time\, interested in what is required to become accredited\, or mandated to become accredited by state or federal legislation. Participants will gain an understanding of the key concepts that define COA Accreditation\, the steps toward becoming accredited\, and the benefits of accreditation. There will also be a Q&A portion for us to answer any questions you might have. \nTakeaways\n\nWhat is the value of accreditation\nWhat is the accreditation process\nHow to become accredited\n\nWho Should Participate\nAnyone who is interested in learning more about accreditation for their organization\, whether it be first-time accreditation or reaccreditation. \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Joe Perrow\n \n Network Growth Manager\nSocial Current \n \n Biography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Joe Perrow\n Network Growth Manager\nSocial Current \n \n Joe Perrow is the network growth manager for accreditation services at Social Current. His role allows him to work closely with organizations that are seeking accreditation for the first time by helping them to navigate standards\, establish a timeline\, and proactively prepare for the process. Perrow has a master’s in business administration from Campbell University and more than eight years’ experience in business development\, marketing\, and partner management. URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/introduction-to-coa-accreditation-43/ CATEGORIES:COA Accreditation Trainings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/COA-Accredited-Webinar-Catalog-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T140000 DTSTAMP:20260410T163212 CREATED:20260323T145639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T145641Z UID:10000598-1781182800-1781186400@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Influencing Policy Decision Makers  DESCRIPTION:Register \n \n 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. For human services organizations\, engaging early in the policy process is essential to ensuring lived experience\, program data\, and community needs inform outcomes from the start.  \nOur June Grassroots Advocacy Network convening will offer a practical framework for engaging and influencing policy decision makers across both legislative and administrative contexts. Participants will explore how policy ideas move from concept to action and identify strategic entry points for advocacy at each stage of the policy development process. The session will focus on how to frame issues proactively\, build relationships with policymakers\, and align advocacy strategies with organizational capacity and long-term goals.  \nThrough strategies and peer discussion\, participants will strengthen their ability to expand their influence\, shape policy at its earliest stages\, and position their organizations as trusted partners in policy development.  \nTakeaways\n\nKey stages of the policy development process and tailor engagement strategies accordingly\nHow to proactively frame issues to influence how problems\, priorities\, and solutions are defined by decisionmakers\nTips for building and sustaining relationships with policymakers\nHow to select advocacy entry points that align with organizational capacity\, timing\, and long-term strategy\nStrategies for moving beyond reactive advocacy by proactively engaging as part of ongoing policy and program work\n\nWho Should Attend\n\nMembers of the Social Current Grassroots Advocacy Network: Join online\nExecutive Directors and Senior Management: Leaders responsible for setting organizational strategy and engaging with policymakers and stakeholders\nAdvocacy and Policy Directors: Individuals who develop and implement advocacy strategies and engage in policy analysis and outreach\nCommunications and Public Relations Managers: Professionals focused on crafting and disseminating the organization’s message to the public and media\nProgram Managers and Coordinators: Staff who oversee program implementation and need to align program goals with advocacy efforts\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blair Abelle-Kiser\, PhD\n \n Senior Director of Government Affairs\nSocial Current \n \n Biography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blair Abelle-Kiser\, PhD\n Senior Director of Government Affairs\nSocial Current \n \n Blair Kiser\, Ph.D.\, joined Social Current in 2022 after working in health policy on Capitol Hill\, the non-profit sector\, and as a biomedical researcher. Most recently\, Blair served as Director of Government Relations & Advocacy for NephCure Kidney International. \nDuring their time in public service\, they served as a Professional Staff Member of the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis. They led a corporate investigation regarding insider trading and financial improprieties\, conflicts of interest associated with Operation Warp Speed’s leadership\, and scientific information politicization. Prior to joining the Select Subcommittee\, they worked for Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH)\, where they served as a Health Policy Fellow. In Senator Brown’s office\, they led a range of legislative and oversight efforts involving public health and healthcare. During the COVID-19 pandemic\, they worked with several community hospice advocacy organizations and a Republican office to help craft the bipartisan COVID-19 Hospice Respite Care Relief Act of 2020. \nPrior to public service\, Blair spent several years as a medical research scientist on several industry and NIH-funded projects. Their work focused on developing research projects and clinical trials to improve the lives of African Americans with Sickle Cell Disease. They earned a doctorate in Biomedical Science from Morehouse School of Medicine in 2017 and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Kentucky in 2011. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Abigail Levine\n \n Field Mobilization and Policy Manager\nSocial Current URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/influencing-policy-decision-makers/ CATEGORIES:Policy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Policy-Advocacy_1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260622T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T180000 DTSTAMP:20260410T163212 CREATED:20251216T130242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T200321Z UID:10000573-1782115200-1782324000@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:2026 Advocacy Amplified Training and Hill Day DESCRIPTION:Register Now \n \n The deadline to register is Friday\, May 8.  \nEarly bird pricing for the first 50 people: \n\nImpact Partners and/or Organizations that Have Achieved COA Accreditation: $500\nOther Organizations: $600\n\nRegular rate: \n\nImpact Partners and/or Organizations that Have Achieved COA Accreditation: $650\nOther Organizations: $750\n\nOptional group dinner June 23: $65 \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n About\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Schedule & Sessions\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Presenter\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Locations & Lodging\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n About \n \n\n \n \n \n Social Current’s 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. Participants will learn how to transform their expertise into impactful strategies\, foster relationships\, and mobilize support around policy issues that are important to the sector. \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\, participants 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\, participants 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\, participants 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 decision makers. \nParticipants must attend both days of training and Hill Day. \nTakeaways\n\nHow to transform expertise\, lived experience\, and passions into impactful advocacy\nFundamental advocacy skills and advanced advocacy strategies needed for successful campaigns\nHands-on experience meeting with legislators around a shared goal\nRelationships with engaged and informed advocates from around the country\n\nWho Should Participate\nAny staff or volunteer at a community-based organizations. No prior experience or skills are required. \nCancellation Policy\nAll cancellation requests must be made in writing and are subject to a $100 processing fee. Cancellation requests received after June 1\, 2026 will not be refunded. Credit toward future Social Current events is not currently possible. Notice of written cancellation must be submitted via email. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Schedule & Sessions \n \n\n \n \n \n Day 1: June 22: Finding Power — Message\, Meaning\, and Systems\n8:30-9 a.m. | Light Refreshments and Welcome Table \n9-9:20 a.m. | Opening Plenary: Why Advocacy\, Why Now\nUnderstand the stakes for human services and the unique role of advocacy in advancing justice and equity. \n9:20-10:30 a.m. | Take Back Your Narrative – Advocacy 101\nLearn how to frame your personal and organizational story\, develop confidence in sharing your lived experience\, and make a focused policy ask. \n10:30-10:45 a.m. | Break \n10:45-11:45 a.m.| School House Rock for the Social Sector\nGain foundational understanding of how Congress works\, how committees impact social policy\, and how nonprofits can influence decision makers. \n11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. | Networking Lunch \n12:45-2 p.m. | Policy Analysis 101 – From Issue to Impact\nBuild skills in researching policy\, identifying key levers\, and turning community needs into a clear policy case. \n2-3 p.m. | The Federal Budget – A Primer for Social Sector Advocates\nUnderstand the federal budget process and where advocacy fits in\, with a focus on funding streams that impact children\, families\, and communities. \n3-3:15 p.m. | Break \n3:15-4:15 p.m. | Framing Messages That Break Through\nPractice crafting values-based messages that connect across ideological lines and resonate widely. \n4:15-5 p.m. | Building and Sustaining Relationships with Policymakers\nLearn how to engage congressional offices\, follow up effectively\, and become a trusted advocate over time. \n5 p.m. | Dinner on Your Own \nDay 2: June 23: Moving Power — Tools\, Practice\, and Hill Day Prep\n8:30-9 a.m. | Light Refreshments and Day 1 Recap \n9-10 a.m. | Policy Literacy\, Media\, and Message Discipline\nLearn how internal message alignment supports external advocacy success\, and build a plan to integrate media into your advocacy work. \n10-10:15 a.m. | Break \n10:15-11:30 a.m. | Campaign Strategy – Lessons from Sectors That Win\nExplore why some sectors succeed politically and extract practical strategy lessons to apply in the social sector. \n11:30 a.m.-Noon | Community Wide Advocacy\nExamine the benefits of joint advocacy campaigns and involving partner organizations. Learn strategies to build grassroots advocacy campaigns and develop coalitions. \nNoon-1 p.m. | Lunch: Policy Consultations with Blair Abelle-Kiser\nReceive direct feedback and support on your organization’s advocacy goals and Hill Day strategy. \n1-2 p.m. | Constructing an Effective Policy Ask\nDevelop a clear\, compelling\, and concise ask tailored to your target legislator or staffer. \n2-3:30 p.m. | Hill Day Roleplay – Sharpening the Ask\nPractice delivering your ask\, respond to tough questions\, and receive real-time coaching and peer feedback. \n3:30-4:15 p.m. | Logistics\, Protocols\, and Office Dynamics\nUnderstand Hill Day logistics\, how to read the room\, and what to expect during meetings with congressional staff. \n4:15-5 p.m. | Closing Circle: Commitments\, Confidence\, and Capitol Hill Sendoff\nSolidify your strategy\, build collective confidence\, and leave equipped to make an impact. \n6 p.m. | Group Dinner (Optional) \nDay 3: June 24: Capitol Hill Visits\n8 a.m.-6 p.m. | Capitol Hill Visits\nUsing the addresses you provide during registration\, Social Current will schedule meetings with your respective legislators.  \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Presenter \n \n\n \n \n \n Blair Abelle-Kiser\nSenior Director of Government Affairs\nSocial Current \nBlair Kiser\, Ph.D.\, joined Social Current in 2022 after working in health policy on Capitol Hill\, the nonprofit sector\, and as a biomedical researcher. Most recently\, Blair served as director of government relations & advocacy for NephCure Kidney International. \nDuring her time in public service\, she served as a professional staff member of the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis. She led a corporate investigation regarding insider trading and financial improprieties\, conflicts of interest associated with Operation Warp Speed’s leadership\, and scientific information politicization. Prior to joining the Select Subcommittee\, she worked for Senator Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio)\, where she served as a health policy fellow. In Senator Brown’s office\, she led a range of legislative and oversight efforts involving public health and health care. During the COVID-19 pandemic\, she worked with several community hospice advocacy organizations and a Republican office to help craft the bipartisan COVID-19 Hospice Respite Care Relief Act of 2020. \nPrior to public service\, Blair spent several years as a medical research scientist on several industry and NIH-funded projects. Her work focused on developing research projects and clinical trials to improve the lives of African Americans with Sickle Cell Disease. She earned a doctorate in Biomedical Science from Morehouse School of Medicine in 2017 and a bachelor’s in biology from the University of Kentucky in 2011. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Locations & Lodging \n \n\n \n \n \n Location\nDay 1 and 2 (Advocacy Amplified Training)\nMetro Offices – DuPont Circle\nL’Enfant Training Room\n1250 Connecticut Ave. NW\, 7th Floor\nWashington\, DC 20036 \nDay 3 (Hill Day)\nCapitol Hill\n1 First St NE\nWashington\, DC 20543 \nLodging\nParticipants are welcome to stay at the hotel of their choice. Nearby hotels include: \nCourtyard Washington\, DC DuPont Circle\n1733 N St NW\nWashington\, DC 20036 \nHotel Madera\n1310 New Hampshire Ave NW\nWashington\, DC 20036 \nEmbassy Suites by Hilton Washington DC Georgetown\n1250 22nd St NW\nWashington\, DC 20037 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n One of the best trainings I have ever participated in. Inspiring\, informative\, and equipping. I left D.C. more inspired to advocate than when I came.\n Derek Cortez\, Chief Executive Officer at Chileda \n \n The Advocacy Amplified training provided federal context on the state of nonprofits. This was important for our organization to understand how to best position ourselves for public funding grants and contracts.\n Mayra Salazar\, Senior Director of Public Policy & Advocacy at Hillsides \n \n There’s always an opportunity to become a better advocate. We have gained a pool of knowledge that we can provide to the families we service\, our leadership team\, and board.\n Jonathan Vasquez\, Government Relations and Advocacy Assistant at Children’s Institute \n \n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Thank You To Our Sponsor URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/2026-advocacy-amplified-training-and-hill-day/ LOCATION:U.S. Capitol\, Washington\, DC\, 20004\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Training,Policy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Hill-Day-009-e1740588639888.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T235959 DTSTAMP:20260410T163212 CREATED:20260211T220601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T220603Z UID:10000588-1783382400-1783468799@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:On the Road: FFTA Annual Conference  DESCRIPTION:See You in Chicago.\n \n Join us in Chicago July 7-10.  \nAre you attending this event? \nStop by the Social Current booth to pick up some cool swag and learn more about our wide range of solutions including COA Accreditation\, Impact Partnerships\, consulting\, and more!  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Event\nThe FFTA Annual Conference is happening July 7-10 at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans. Gain new tools\, share your insights\, and build lasting connections with others working to improve the lives of children and families.  URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/on-the-road-ffta-annual-conference-2/ CATEGORIES:On the Road ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/On-the-Road.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T140000 DTSTAMP:20260410T163212 CREATED:20260323T145850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T150302Z UID:10000602-1783429200-1783432800@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Take Back Your Narrative: Message Discipline Under Pressure DESCRIPTION:Register \n \n 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. Participants will learn how to structure messages\, stress-test language\, and ensure consistency across leadership\, boards\, and communications teams. \nTakeaways\n\nHow to build a message framework anchored in values\, evidence\, and a clear policy ask\nHow to stress-test language for political and reputational vulnerability\nHow to translate complex policy issues into bipartisan narratives\nTips for maintaining message consistency across internal stakeholders\nHow to align advocacy messaging with compliance and fiduciary oversight\n\nWho Should Attend\n\nMembers of the Social Current Grassroots Advocacy Network: Join online\nExecutive Directors and Senior Management: Leaders responsible for setting organizational strategy and engaging with policymakers and stakeholders\nAdvocacy and Policy Directors: Individuals who develop and implement advocacy strategies and engage in policy analysis and outreach\nCommunications and Public Relations Managers: Professionals focused on crafting and disseminating the organization’s message to the public and media\nProgram Managers and Coordinators: Staff who oversee program implementation and need to align program goals with advocacy efforts\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blair Abelle-Kiser\, PhD\n \n Senior Director of Government Affairs\nSocial Current \n \n Biography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blair Abelle-Kiser\, PhD\n Senior Director of Government Affairs\nSocial Current \n \n Blair Kiser\, Ph.D.\, joined Social Current in 2022 after working in health policy on Capitol Hill\, the non-profit sector\, and as a biomedical researcher. Most recently\, Blair served as Director of Government Relations & Advocacy for NephCure Kidney International. \nDuring their time in public service\, they served as a Professional Staff Member of the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis. They led a corporate investigation regarding insider trading and financial improprieties\, conflicts of interest associated with Operation Warp Speed’s leadership\, and scientific information politicization. Prior to joining the Select Subcommittee\, they worked for Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH)\, where they served as a Health Policy Fellow. In Senator Brown’s office\, they led a range of legislative and oversight efforts involving public health and healthcare. During the COVID-19 pandemic\, they worked with several community hospice advocacy organizations and a Republican office to help craft the bipartisan COVID-19 Hospice Respite Care Relief Act of 2020. \nPrior to public service\, Blair spent several years as a medical research scientist on several industry and NIH-funded projects. Their work focused on developing research projects and clinical trials to improve the lives of African Americans with Sickle Cell Disease. They earned a doctorate in Biomedical Science from Morehouse School of Medicine in 2017 and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Kentucky in 2011. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Abigail Levine\n \n Field Mobilization and Policy Manager\nSocial Current URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/take-back-your-narrative-message-discipline-under-pressure/ CATEGORIES:Policy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Policy-Advocacy_1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T140000 DTSTAMP:20260410T163212 CREATED:20260312T191006Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T202105Z UID:10000597-1784120400-1784124000@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Leveraging Program Outcomes to Drive Policy Change DESCRIPTION:Register \n \n Often\, the most impactful advocacy efforts take place after a bill is passed. By monitoring progress\, assessing effectiveness\, and adapting strategies accordingly\, organizations can strengthen their impact over time. Intentional evaluation ensures advocacy remains proactive\, strategic\, and aligned with outcomes. \nOur 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. \nThe session will also discuss metrics to understand which approaches have held the greatest impact and where campaigns may benefit from adjustments. Using data and framing\, we will also discuss strategies for communicating impact to leadership\, funders\, and partners. \nTakeaways\n\nQualitative and quantitative indicators to track progress across advocacy campaigns\nThe difference between outputs\, outcomes\, and longer-term influence in complex policy environments\nMonitoring and evaluation tools to assess strengths\, challenges\, and opportunities for growth\nHow to use evaluation findings to refine advocacy strategies\, inform decision making\, and support continuous improvement\n\nWho Should Attend\n\nMembers of the Social Current Grassroots Advocacy Network: Join online\nExecutive Directors and Senior Management: Leaders responsible for setting organizational strategy and engaging with policymakers and stakeholders\nAdvocacy and Policy Directors: Individuals who develop and implement advocacy strategies and engage in policy analysis and outreach\nCommunications and Public Relations Managers: Professionals focused on crafting and disseminating the organization’s message to the public and media\nProgram Managers and Coordinators: Staff who oversee program implementation and need to align program goals with advocacy efforts\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blair Abelle-Kiser\, PhD\n \n Senior Director of Government Affairs\nSocial Current \n \n Biography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blair Abelle-Kiser\, PhD\n Senior Director of Government Affairs\nSocial Current \n \n Blair Kiser\, Ph.D.\, joined Social Current in 2022 after working in health policy on Capitol Hill\, the non-profit sector\, and as a biomedical researcher. Most recently\, Blair served as Director of Government Relations & Advocacy for NephCure Kidney International. \nDuring their time in public service\, they served as a Professional Staff Member of the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis. They led a corporate investigation regarding insider trading and financial improprieties\, conflicts of interest associated with Operation Warp Speed’s leadership\, and scientific information politicization. Prior to joining the Select Subcommittee\, they worked for Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH)\, where they served as a Health Policy Fellow. In Senator Brown’s office\, they led a range of legislative and oversight efforts involving public health and healthcare. During the COVID-19 pandemic\, they worked with several community hospice advocacy organizations and a Republican office to help craft the bipartisan COVID-19 Hospice Respite Care Relief Act of 2020. \nPrior to public service\, Blair spent several years as a medical research scientist on several industry and NIH-funded projects. Their work focused on developing research projects and clinical trials to improve the lives of African Americans with Sickle Cell Disease. They earned a doctorate in Biomedical Science from Morehouse School of Medicine in 2017 and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Kentucky in 2011. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Abigail Levine\, MSW\n \n Field Mobilization and Policy Manager\nSocial Current \n \n Biography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Abigail Levine\, MSW\n Field Mobilization and Policy Manager\nSocial Current \n \n Abigail Levine\, MSW\, joined Social Current in 2024 as its field mobilization and policy manager. Abigail has worked closely at the state and local levels to implement robust trauma-informed programming\, increase children’s access to positive childhood experiences\, and promote safer experiences within schools for children with disabilities. In her previous role as a policy analyst\, Abigail worked closely with multiple stakeholders\, including parents\, educators\, and law enforcement\, to develop\, advocate for\, and implement legislation representative of their community’s unique needs. URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/leveraging-program-outcomes-to-drive-policy-change/ CATEGORIES:Policy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Policy-Advocacy_1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T134500 DTSTAMP:20260410T163212 CREATED:20251209T163451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T210654Z UID:10000562-1784811600-1784814300@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Building a Healthy Workplace Culture: Psychological Safety\, Accountability\, and Support DESCRIPTION:Register \n \n Staff at human and social services organizations are facing stress\, change\, and conflict on multiple levels. Vicarious trauma and the socio-political climate are contributing to staff feeling drained and disengaged. \nThis six-part webinar series will equip staff and leaders at all levels with foundational mindsets\, knowledge\, and skills to help themselves and their colleagues prioritize well-being at work\, manage through uncertainty\, and handle conflict with compassion. Through presentations\, self-reflection\, and interactive discussions\, participants will learn about core mindsets and strategies rooted in neuroscience that can help them build a healing-centered organizational culture. \nEach session will offer key concepts and practical application tools for participants to apply to their daily work and interactions with colleagues. \n\nRegulation Strategies for Staying Well at Work: Jan. 22\, 1-1:45 p.m. ET\nExecutive Functioning Skills: Feb. 26\, 1-1:45 p.m. ET\nHaving Difficult Conversations: March 26\, 1-1:45 p.m. ET\nHealthy Boundaries and Expectations: May 28\, 1-1:45 p.m. ET\nPsychological Safety\, Accountability\, and Support: July 23\, 1-1:45 p.m. ET\nSelf-Compassion: Sept. 24\, 1-1:45 p.m. ET\n\nPsychological safety is a critical component of a healthy\, productive organization0al culture. In this session\, we will define psychological safety and analyze how it affects workforce well-being and resilience. Participants will reflect on their experiences of accountability and support in the workplace and how the interaction between these two variables contributes to psychological safety. This session also will include resources to support leaders as they seek to strengthen psychological safety on their teams. \nTakeaways\n\nBrain science concepts\, strategies\, and tools to increase well-being and resilience in the workplace\nAwareness of executive function skills and how to strengthen them\nStrategies for having difficult conversations\nTips for communicating expectations and setting healthy boundaries\nLeadership strategies for increasing psychological safety in the workplace\nKey concepts to deepen self-compassion and connection at work\n\nWho Should Participate\n\nManagers and supervisors\nExecutives and senior leaders\nDirect service staff\nHuman resource staff\nStaff with responsibility for equity\, diversity\, and inclusion\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 Karen Johnson\n \n Senior Director of Change in Mind\nSocial Current \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kelly Martin\n \n Director of Practice Excellence\nSocial Current URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/building-a-healthy-workplace-culture-psychological-safety-accountability-and-support/ CATEGORIES:Webinar,Brain Science,Workforce Resilience ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Brain-Science_2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260727T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260727T235959 DTSTAMP:20260410T163212 CREATED:20260211T221437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T221439Z UID:10000585-1785110400-1785196799@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:On the Road: NCSL Legislative Summit  DESCRIPTION:See You in Chicago \n \n Join us in Chicago July 27-29.  \nAre you attending this event? \nKelly Barkley Mane\, manager of government relations and recognition\, and Dylan Graham-Vannais\, senior manager of network engagement and growth\, will be on-site at the Social Current booth to talk with attendees about our range of solutions. Don’t forget to grab some merch!  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Event\nThe 2026 NCSL Legislative Summit will take place in Chicago July 27-29\, bringing together state legislators and legislative staff from all 50 states and U.S. territories for three days of collaboration\, innovation and bipartisan dialogue.  URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/on-the-road-ncsl-legislative-summit/ CATEGORIES:On the Road ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/On-the-Road.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T140000 DTSTAMP:20260410T163212 CREATED:20260316T201624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T202159Z UID:10000603-1785848400-1785852000@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Building a Sustainable Advocacy Infrastructure DESCRIPTION:Register \n \n Advocacy cannot rely on one staff member or one moment of urgency. Lasting policy influence requires shared ownership\, internal clarity\, and intentional systems that allow organizations to act with confidence and consistency over time. Without clear roles\, decision-making pathways\, and processes\, even the most compelling advocacy goals can stall when pressure mounts. \nThis 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. By the end of the session\, participants will be better equipped to build an advocacy structure that supports timely action\, reduces burnout\, and strengthens their organization’s ability to advance long-term policy change. \nTakeaways\n\nClarify roles between executive leadership\, board members\, communications staff\, and policy leads\nCreate internal decision trees for public engagement\nEstablish escalation and approval protocols\nDevelop criteria for coalition participation\n\nWho Should Attend\n\nExecutive Directors and Senior Management: Leaders responsible for setting organizational strategy and engaging with policymakers and stakeholders\nAdvocacy and Policy Directors: Individuals who develop and implement advocacy strategies and engage in policy analysis and outreach\nCommunications and Public Relations Managers: Professionals focused on crafting and disseminating the organization’s message to the public and media\nProgram Managers and Coordinators: Staff who oversee program implementation and need to align program goals with advocacy efforts\nMembers of the Social Current Grassroots Advocacy Network: Join online\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blair Abelle-Kiser\, PhD\n \n Senior Director of Government Affairs\nSocial Current \n \n Biography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blair Abelle-Kiser\, PhD\n Senior Director of Government Affairs\nSocial Current \n \n Blair Kiser\, Ph.D.\, joined Social Current in 2022 after working in health policy on Capitol Hill\, the non-profit sector\, and as a biomedical researcher. Most recently\, Blair served as Director of Government Relations & Advocacy for NephCure Kidney International. \nDuring their time in public service\, they served as a Professional Staff Member of the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis. They led a corporate investigation regarding insider trading and financial improprieties\, conflicts of interest associated with Operation Warp Speed’s leadership\, and scientific information politicization. Prior to joining the Select Subcommittee\, they worked for Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH)\, where they served as a Health Policy Fellow. In Senator Brown’s office\, they led a range of legislative and oversight efforts involving public health and healthcare. During the COVID-19 pandemic\, they worked with several community hospice advocacy organizations and a Republican office to help craft the bipartisan COVID-19 Hospice Respite Care Relief Act of 2020. \nPrior to public service\, Blair spent several years as a medical research scientist on several industry and NIH-funded projects. Their work focused on developing research projects and clinical trials to improve the lives of African Americans with Sickle Cell Disease. They earned a doctorate in Biomedical Science from Morehouse School of Medicine in 2017 and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Kentucky in 2011. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Abigail Levine\, MSW\n \n Field Mobilization and Policy Manager\nSocial Current \n \n Biography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Abigail Levine\, MSW\n Field Mobilization and Policy Manager\nSocial Current \n \n Abigail Levine\, MSW\, joined Social Current in 2024 as its field mobilization and policy manager. Abigail has worked closely at the state and local levels to implement robust trauma-informed programming\, increase children’s access to positive childhood experiences\, and promote safer experiences within schools for children with disabilities. In her previous role as a policy analyst\, Abigail worked closely with multiple stakeholders\, including parents\, educators\, and law enforcement\, to develop\, advocate for\, and implement legislation representative of their community’s unique needs. URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/building-a-sustainable-advocacy-infrastructure/ CATEGORIES:Policy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Policy-Advocacy_1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T143000 DTSTAMP:20260410T163212 CREATED:20251216T122603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T122604Z UID:10000568-1785938400-1785940200@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Introduction to COA Accreditation DESCRIPTION:Register \n \n This free 30-minute webinar provides an introduction to Social Current and COA Accreditation. It is perfect for anyone seeking accreditation for the first time\, interested in what is required to become accredited\, or mandated to become accredited by state or federal legislation. Participants will gain an understanding of the key concepts that define COA Accreditation\, the steps toward becoming accredited\, and the benefits of accreditation. There will also be a Q&A portion for us to answer any questions you might have. \nTakeaways\n\nWhat is the value of accreditation\nWhat is the accreditation process\nHow to become accredited\n\nWho Should Participate\nAnyone who is interested in learning more about accreditation for their organization\, whether it be first-time accreditation or reaccreditation. \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Joe Perrow\n \n Network Growth Manager\nSocial Current \n \n Biography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Joe Perrow\n Network Growth Manager\nSocial Current \n \n Joe Perrow is the network growth manager for accreditation services at Social Current. His role allows him to work closely with organizations that are seeking accreditation for the first time by helping them to navigate standards\, establish a timeline\, and proactively prepare for the process. Perrow has a master’s in business administration from Campbell University and more than eight years’ experience in business development\, marketing\, and partner management. URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/introduction-to-coa-accreditation-40/ CATEGORIES:COA Accreditation Trainings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/COA-Accredited-Webinar-Catalog-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T140000 DTSTAMP:20260410T163212 CREATED:20260316T201812Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T202255Z UID:10000604-1786626000-1786629600@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Anticipating Policy Change DESCRIPTION:Register \n \n Rapidly issued executive orders and guidance can introduce significant changes and require immediate implementation\, even when they seem to arrive without warning. The August Grassroots Advocacy Network convening will discuss pathways to prepare for potential policy and regulatory shifts by examining executive actions\, litigation trends\, appropriations signals\, and early agency guidance. \nThis 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. \nThe session will emphasize practical approaches to scenario planning\, internal communication\, and decision making that support proactive advocacy. Through applied examples and peer discussion\, participants will build the skills to anticipate change and position their organizations to respond with confidence and strategic intent. \nTakeaways\n\nIdentify early indicators of policy change\, including executive actions\, litigation trends\, appropriations signals\, and emerging agency guidance\nTranslate early policy signals into actionable insights for leadership\, boards\, and advocacy teams\nEstablish internal roles\, routines\, and communication pathways to support ongoing policy monitoring\nApply scenario planning techniques to prepare for potential policy developments and reduce reactive decision making\n\nWho Should Attend\n\nMembers of the Social Current Grassroots Advocacy Network: Join online\nExecutive Directors and Senior Management: Leaders responsible for setting organizational strategy and engaging with policymakers and stakeholders\nAdvocacy and Policy Directors: Individuals who develop and implement advocacy strategies and engage in policy analysis and outreach\nCommunications and Public Relations Managers: Professionals focused on crafting and disseminating the organization’s message to the public and media\nProgram Managers and Coordinators: Staff who oversee program implementation and need to align program goals with advocacy efforts\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blair Abelle-Kiser\, PhD\n \n Senior Director of Government Affairs\nSocial Current \n \n Biography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blair Abelle-Kiser\, PhD\n Senior Director of Government Affairs\nSocial Current \n \n Blair Kiser\, Ph.D.\, joined Social Current in 2022 after working in health policy on Capitol Hill\, the non-profit sector\, and as a biomedical researcher. Most recently\, Blair served as Director of Government Relations & Advocacy for NephCure Kidney International. \nDuring their time in public service\, they served as a Professional Staff Member of the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis. They led a corporate investigation regarding insider trading and financial improprieties\, conflicts of interest associated with Operation Warp Speed’s leadership\, and scientific information politicization. Prior to joining the Select Subcommittee\, they worked for Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH)\, where they served as a Health Policy Fellow. In Senator Brown’s office\, they led a range of legislative and oversight efforts involving public health and healthcare. During the COVID-19 pandemic\, they worked with several community hospice advocacy organizations and a Republican office to help craft the bipartisan COVID-19 Hospice Respite Care Relief Act of 2020. \nPrior to public service\, Blair spent several years as a medical research scientist on several industry and NIH-funded projects. Their work focused on developing research projects and clinical trials to improve the lives of African Americans with Sickle Cell Disease. They earned a doctorate in Biomedical Science from Morehouse School of Medicine in 2017 and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Kentucky in 2011. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Abigail Levine\, MSW\n \n Field Mobilization and Policy Manager\nSocial Current \n \n Biography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Abigail Levine\, MSW\n Field Mobilization and Policy Manager\nSocial Current \n \n Abigail Levine\, MSW\, joined Social Current in 2024 as its field mobilization and policy manager. Abigail has worked closely at the state and local levels to implement robust trauma-informed programming\, increase children’s access to positive childhood experiences\, and promote safer experiences within schools for children with disabilities. In her previous role as a policy analyst\, Abigail worked closely with multiple stakeholders\, including parents\, educators\, and law enforcement\, to develop\, advocate for\, and implement legislation representative of their community’s unique needs. URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/anticipating-policy-change/ CATEGORIES:Policy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Policy-Advocacy_1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260824T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260824T235959 DTSTAMP:20260410T163212 CREATED:20260211T221147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T221149Z UID:10000590-1787529600-1787615999@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:On the Road: NFCC Connect  DESCRIPTION:Join us in Washington\, D.C.\n \n Join us in Washington\, D.C. from Aug. 24-26.  \nAre you attending this event? \nStop by the Social Current booth to pick up some cool swag and learn more about our wide range of solutions including COA Accreditation\, Impact Partnerships\, consulting\, and more!  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Event\nNFCC Connect brings together professionals from the credit counseling and financial services sectors. Leaders from across the financial wellness field gather to discuss real solutions for life beyond debt. Attendees gain tools and strategies to help the people and communities they serve to improve their financial wellness & literacy.  URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/on-the-road-nfcc-connect-2/ CATEGORIES:On the Road ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/On-the-Road.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T235959 DTSTAMP:20260410T163212 CREATED:20260211T221045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T222219Z UID:10000586-1787702400-1787788799@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:On the Road: Florida Behavioral Health Conference  DESCRIPTION:See You in Orlando \n \n Join us in Orlando Aug. 26-28.  \nAre you attending this event? \nStop by and meet Joe Perrow from our Network Growth and Engagement team in the exhibit hall. Make sure to ask him about our range of solutions and learn more about our work.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Event\nThe Florida Behavioral Health Conference brings together clinicians\, researchers\, advocates\, and administrative professionals from across the behavioral field to explore the developments and innovations happening across our work. With interactive workshops\, inspiring keynotes\, and hands‑on skill sessions\, this conference is designed to spark innovation and strengthen your practice.  URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/on-the-road-florida-behavioral-health-conference-3/ CATEGORIES:On the Road ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/On-the-Road.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T134500 DTSTAMP:20260410T163212 CREATED:20251209T165036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T165037Z UID:10000563-1790254800-1790257500@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Building a Healthy Workplace Culture: Self-Compassion DESCRIPTION:Register \n \n Staff at human and social services organizations are facing stress\, change\, and conflict on multiple levels. Vicarious trauma and the socio-political climate are contributing to staff feeling drained and disengaged. \nThis six-part webinar series will equip staff and leaders at all levels with foundational mindsets\, knowledge\, and skills to help themselves and their colleagues prioritize well-being at work\, manage through uncertainty\, and handle conflict with compassion. Through presentations\, self-reflection\, and interactive discussions\, participants will learn about core mindsets and strategies rooted in neuroscience that can help them build a healing-centered organizational culture. \nEach session will offer key concepts and practical application tools for participants to apply to their daily work and interactions with colleagues. \n\nRegulation Strategies for Staying Well at Work: Jan. 22\, 1-1:45 p.m. ET\nExecutive Functioning Skills: Feb. 26\, 1-1:45 p.m. ET\nHaving Difficult Conversations: March 26\, 1-1:45 p.m. ET\nHealthy Boundaries and Expectations: May 28\, 1-1:45 p.m. ET\nPsychological Safety\, Accountability\, and Support: July 23\, 1-1:45 p.m. ET\nSelf-Compassion: Sept. 24\, 1-1:45 p.m. ET\n\nThis session will explore self-compassion\, a critical component of workforce well-being and resilience. Participants will learn the core components of self-compassion and have the opportunity to complete a self-assessment to reflect on their strengths and opportunities for growth in this area. \nTakeaways\n\nBrain science concepts\, strategies\, and tools to increase well-being and resilience in the workplace\nAwareness of executive function skills and how to strengthen them\nStrategies for having difficult conversations\nTips for communicating expectations and setting healthy boundaries\nLeadership strategies for increasing psychological safety in the workplace\nKey concepts to deepen self-compassion and connection at work\n\nWho Should Participate\n\nManagers and supervisors\nExecutives and senior leaders\nDirect service staff\nHuman resource staff\nStaff with responsibility for equity\, diversity\, and inclusion\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 Karen Johnson\n \n Senior Director of Change in Mind\nSocial Current \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kelly Martin\n \n Director of Practice Excellence\nSocial Current URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/building-a-healthy-workplace-culture-self-compassion/ CATEGORIES:Webinar,Brain Science,Workforce Resilience ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Brain-Science_2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261005T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261005T120000 DTSTAMP:20260410T163212 CREATED:20251122T153800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251122T153802Z UID:10000551-1791190800-1791201600@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Intensive Accreditation Training (IAT) DESCRIPTION:Register \n \n The Intensive Accreditation Training (IAT) is designed to prepare new and incoming organizations to get the most out of their COA Accreditation experience. Topics discussed in this training include: \n\nAn in-depth overview of the COA Accreditation process\, including key milestones\nAn overview of accreditation standards and the relationship between standards\, evidence\, and the rating indicators\nHow ratings are assigned by the volunteer review team and insight on the accreditation decision-making process\nTips on how to get organized and manage the work\nHow to prepare for the site visit\n\nCOA Accreditation is offered as a service of Social Current. Learn more about COA Accreditation and how to get started online. \nTakeaways\n\nAn in-depth overview of the COA Accreditation process\, including key milestones\nAn overview of accreditation standards and the relationship between standards\, evidence\, and the rating indicators\nHow ratings are assigned by the volunteer review team and insight on the accreditation decision-making process\nTips on how to get organized and manage the work\nHow to prepare for the site visit\n\nWho Should Participate\n\nOrganization primary contacts\nSenior leaders at organizations seeking COA Accreditation\nOther staff involved in an organization’s accreditation process\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Darrell Woodliff\n \n Director of Volunteer Engagement\nSocial Current \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Additional COA Accreditation Trainings \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Oct \n \n 5 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 9:00 am – 12:00 pm EDT \n \n \n \n Intensive Accreditation Training (IAT) \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Oct \n \n 5 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm EDT \n \n \n \n Performance and Quality Improvement (PQI) \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Dec \n \n 1 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 10:00 am – 1:00 pm EST \n \n \n \n Intensive Accreditation Training (IAT) \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Dec \n \n 1 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm EST \n \n \n \n Performance and Quality Improvement (PQI) \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n View Calendar URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/intensive-accreditation-training-iat-13/ CATEGORIES:Training,COA Accreditation Trainings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/COA-Accredited-Webinar-Catalog-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261005T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261005T160000 DTSTAMP:20260410T163212 CREATED:20251122T154415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251122T154417Z UID:10000555-1791205200-1791216000@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Performance and Quality Improvement (PQI) DESCRIPTION:Register \n \n This performance and quality improvement (PQI) training is designed to help organizations pursuing COA Accreditation develop a comprehensive approach to a quality improvement process that will advance an efficient and effective service delivery system and enhance organizational capacity to deliver quality services. This training covers logic models and outcome statements\, as well as demonstrating how quality improvement is a catalyst for successful achievement of strategic goals and program outcomes. \nCOA Accreditation is offered as a service of Social Current. Learn more about COA Accreditation and how to get started online. \nTakeaways\n\nWhat it means to be outcomes focused\nHow to develop strong outcome statements\nHow to use logic models to outline program goals and client outcomes\nMain components of a PQI process\n\nWho Should Participate\n\nStaff at organizations pursuing first-time accreditation and new primary contacts\nPQI directors\, coordinators\, and staff with PQI responsibilities\nThose needing assistance to create a PQI program\nOther staff involved in an organization’s accreditation process\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Darrell Woodliff\n \n Director of Volunteer Engagement\nSocial Current \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Additional COA Accreditation Trainings \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Oct \n \n 5 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 9:00 am – 12:00 pm EDT \n \n \n \n Intensive Accreditation Training (IAT) \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Oct \n \n 5 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm EDT \n \n \n \n Performance and Quality Improvement (PQI) \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Dec \n \n 1 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 10:00 am – 1:00 pm EST \n \n \n \n Intensive Accreditation Training (IAT) \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Dec \n \n 1 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm EST \n \n \n \n Performance and Quality Improvement (PQI) \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n View Calendar URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/performance-and-quality-improvement-pqi-12/ CATEGORIES:Training,COA Accreditation Trainings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/COA-Accredited-Webinar-Catalog-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T143000 DTSTAMP:20260410T163212 CREATED:20251216T122412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T122414Z UID:10000567-1791381600-1791383400@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Introduction to COA Accreditation DESCRIPTION:Register \n \n This free 30-minute webinar provides an introduction to Social Current and COA Accreditation. It is perfect for anyone seeking accreditation for the first time\, interested in what is required to become accredited\, or mandated to become accredited by state or federal legislation. Participants will gain an understanding of the key concepts that define COA Accreditation\, the steps toward becoming accredited\, and the benefits of accreditation. There will also be a Q&A portion for us to answer any questions you might have. \nTakeaways\n\nWhat is the value of accreditation\nWhat is the accreditation process\nHow to become accredited\n\nWho Should Participate\nAnyone who is interested in learning more about accreditation for their organization\, whether it be first-time accreditation or reaccreditation. \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Joe Perrow\n \n Network Growth Manager\nSocial Current \n \n Biography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Joe Perrow\n Network Growth Manager\nSocial Current \n \n Joe Perrow is the network growth manager for accreditation services at Social Current. His role allows him to work closely with organizations that are seeking accreditation for the first time by helping them to navigate standards\, establish a timeline\, and proactively prepare for the process. Perrow has a master’s in business administration from Campbell University and more than eight years’ experience in business development\, marketing\, and partner management. URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/introduction-to-coa-accreditation-39/ CATEGORIES:COA Accreditation Trainings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/COA-Accredited-Webinar-Catalog-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T235959 DTSTAMP:20260410T163212 CREATED:20251016T211202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T213048Z UID:10000534-1792368000-1792627199@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:2026 CEO Convening DESCRIPTION:About the Event\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Location & Lodging\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Networking Activity\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n About the Event \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Keep Me Informed \n \n \n \n Save the date and share your email to make sure you’re notified when registration opens. \nThis event is open only to the CEO or executive director of a human/social services organization. \nRegistration Rates\nThank you to our Illinois Host Sponsors\, Brightpoint\, Lutheran Social Services of Illinois\, MYSI Corporation\, and UCAN\, for making it possible for us to maintain the same network registration rates as last year. \nRegistration must be received on or before Sept. 6 to receive the early bird rate. After that date\, regular rates apply. \n\nOrganizations that Have Achieved COA Accreditation:\n\nEarly Bird Registration $595\nRegular Registration $745\n\n\nImpact Partners:\n\nEmail Social Current to receive your complimentary registration code.\n\n\nOther Organizations:\n\nEarly Bird Registration $795\nRegular Registration $945\n\n\n\nOptional Networking Activity: Gateway to The West Loop Food Tour $25 \nAbout the Event\nThis event will offer learning and networking tailored to CEOs and executive directors of human and social services organizations. By bringing together leaders who truly understand your day to day\, it will help you share challenges\, find solutions\, and build community. With facilitated sessions\, the event’s programming will emphasize dialogue and collaboration to identify solutions. \nThis year’s program will focus on timely topics in the sector including: \n\nDemystifying mergers\, acquisitions\, and affiliations\nBuilding high-functioning executive teams\nStrengthening transparency and communications\nPreparing for the next Congress\n\nChief executives and executive directors are invited to make new connections\, deepen relationships\, and grow their network of go-to colleagues. \nWho Should Participate\n\nThis event is reserved for only the CEO or executive director of  a human/social services organization\n\nSchedule\nMonday\, Oct. 19\n5-6:30 p.m. Welcome Reception \nTuesday\, Oct. 20\n8:15-9 a.m. Breakfast\n9-9:45 a.m. Welcome and Introductions\n9:45 a.m.-Noon Mergers\, Acquisitions & Affiliations: A Conversation with Industry Experts\nNoon-1 p.m. Networking Lunch\n1-3 p.m. Coming Soon\n3-6:30 p.m. Optional Networking Activity: Gateway to The West Loop Food Tour\n6:30 p.m. Dine with Your Peers or Evening on Your Own \nWednesday\, Oct. 21\n8:15-9 a.m. Breakfast\n9-9:30 a.m. Welcome to Day Two\n9:30 a.m.-Noon Building Organizations Where People and Mission Can Thrive\nNoon-1 p.m. Networking Lunch\n1-2:30 p.m. Preparing for the Next Congress: A Blueprint for the Future\n2:30-2:45 p.m. Closing \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Location & Lodging \n \n\n \n \n \n Meeting Location\nCatalyst Ranch\n656 W. Randolph\, Ste. 4E\nChicago\, IL 60661 \nView parking information and directions. \nWelcome Reception\nBlue Door Kitchen & Garden\n52 W. Elm St.\nChicago\, IL 60610 \nLocated approximately 0.3 miles from Claridge House Chicago. \nThank you to ITPI Group\, parent of The EHR Edge and enkompas Technology Solutions\, and Wipfli Advisory LLC for sponsoring this reception. \nLodging\nParticipants may stay at the hotel of their choice. Social Current staff will be staying at: \nClaridge House Chicago\, Tapestry Collection by Hilton\n1244 N Dearborn Pkwy\nChicago\, IL 60610 \nSocial Current has secured a very limited number of rooms for $259-$269 depending on room type\, plus applicable taxes. Once theses rooms are sold out\, it is not likely we will be able to secure more. To receive the discounted rate\, book online or call the hotel at 312-787-4980 by Sept. 6 and mention the event name: Social Current 2026 CEO Convening. \nParking: The parking garage next door is independently operated and recently transitioned to self-park\, reducing availability. Claridge House does not offer onsite parking. We strongly recommend reserving parking in advance using this LAZ Parking link or checking Spot Hero for nearby options. If you use the LAZ Parking link to reserve parking at 1250 N. Dearborn\, you are allowed in/out privileges. \nLocated approximately 2.2 miles from Catalyst Ranch. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Networking Activity \n \n\n \n \n \n Gateway to The West Loop Food Tour (Optional)\nFee: $25 \nOn this tour\, you’ll escape the crowds of downtown and get a glimpse of daily life in Chicago\, all while having some amazing bites. You’ll sample everything from artisan chocolate to a typical Roman street food snack. While you explore fascinating areas and offbeat landmarks\, your expert guide will educate and entertain you with stories and insights into the West Loop’s culture\, architecture\, and history. \nThis three-hour tour will stop at six locations for food and drinks. It will require a .5 mile walk from Catalyst Ranch to the starting location\, plus an additional .6 miles of walking during the tour. Participants will be responsible for their own transportation back to the hotel at the end of the tour. \nThank you to Devereux for sponsoring this activity and helping to underwrite a portion of the registration fee. URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/2026-ceo-convening/ LOCATION:Chicago\, Chicago\, IL\, United States CATEGORIES:Leadership Development and Organizational Excellence ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/successful-business-professionals-presenting-analytical-report-working-together-in-corporate.jpg_s1024x1024wisk20cpDVuc5F8NK6Dv0eRoDZ4DB1t9LTCZGIK-QHm8uWO1Js.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261201T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261201T130000 DTSTAMP:20260410T163212 CREATED:20251122T153933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251122T153935Z UID:10000552-1796119200-1796130000@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Intensive Accreditation Training (IAT) DESCRIPTION:Register \n \n The Intensive Accreditation Training (IAT) is designed to prepare new and incoming organizations to get the most out of their COA Accreditation experience. Topics discussed in this training include: \n\nAn in-depth overview of the COA Accreditation process\, including key milestones\nAn overview of accreditation standards and the relationship between standards\, evidence\, and the rating indicators\nHow ratings are assigned by the volunteer review team and insight on the accreditation decision-making process\nTips on how to get organized and manage the work\nHow to prepare for the site visit\n\nCOA Accreditation is offered as a service of Social Current. Learn more about COA Accreditation and how to get started online. \nTakeaways\n\nAn in-depth overview of the COA Accreditation process\, including key milestones\nAn overview of accreditation standards and the relationship between standards\, evidence\, and the rating indicators\nHow ratings are assigned by the volunteer review team and insight on the accreditation decision-making process\nTips on how to get organized and manage the work\nHow to prepare for the site visit\n\nWho Should Participate\n\nOrganization primary contacts\nSenior leaders at organizations seeking COA Accreditation\nOther staff involved in an organization’s accreditation process\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Darrell Woodliff\n \n Director of Volunteer Engagement\nSocial Current \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Additional COA Accreditation Trainings \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Oct \n \n 5 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 9:00 am – 12:00 pm EDT \n \n \n \n Intensive Accreditation Training (IAT) \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Oct \n \n 5 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm EDT \n \n \n \n Performance and Quality Improvement (PQI) \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Dec \n \n 1 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 10:00 am – 1:00 pm EST \n \n \n \n Intensive Accreditation Training (IAT) \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n Dec \n \n 1 \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm EST \n \n \n \n Performance and Quality Improvement (PQI) \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n View Calendar URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/intensive-accreditation-training-iat-14/ CATEGORIES:Training,COA Accreditation Trainings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/COA-Accredited-Webinar-Catalog-Image.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR