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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
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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
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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
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260622T080000
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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
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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
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T140000
DTSTAMP:20260410T181255
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T134500
DTSTAMP:20260410T181255
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260727T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260727T235959
DTSTAMP:20260410T181255
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T140000
DTSTAMP:20260410T181255
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T143000
DTSTAMP:20260410T181255
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T140000
DTSTAMP:20260410T181255
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260824T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260824T235959
DTSTAMP:20260410T181255
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T235959
DTSTAMP:20260410T181255
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T134500
DTSTAMP:20260410T181255
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261005T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261005T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T181255
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261005T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261005T160000
DTSTAMP:20260410T181255
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T143000
DTSTAMP:20260410T181255
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T235959
DTSTAMP:20260410T181255
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261201T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261201T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T181255
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261201T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261201T163000
DTSTAMP:20260410T181255
CREATED:20251122T154535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251122T154537Z
UID:10000556-1796131800-1796142600@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-13/
CATEGORIES:Training,COA Accreditation Trainings
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UID:10000565-1796220000-1796221800@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-38/
CATEGORIES:COA Accreditation Trainings
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