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SUMMARY:Advocacy Amplified Training and Hill Day
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event has closed. Sign up for the Social Current Grassroots Advocacy Network to be informed of future opportunities. \nPricing: \n\nImpact Partners and/or Organizations that Have Achieved COA Accreditation: $400\nOther Organizations: $475\n\n	\n\n	\n		\n\n												\n											\n						\n							About\n						\n\n					\n									\n											\n						\n							Presenter\n						\n\n					\n									\n											\n						\n							Locations & Lodging\n						\n\n					\n									\n											\n						\n							Agenda\n						\n\n					\n							\n		\n	\n	\n\n														\n					\n\n												\n							\n								About							\n						\n\n						\n																								\n											\n		About the Event\nThe 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. \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								Agenda							\n						\n\n						\n																								\n											\n		Day 1: June 16: Finding Power — Message\, Meaning\, and Systems\n8:30-9 a.m. | Breakfast 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. | Session 1: 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.| Session 2: School House Rock for the Social Sector \nDevelop 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. | Session 3: 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. | Session 4: 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. | Session 5: Framing Messages That Break Through \nPractice crafting values-based messages that connect across ideological lines and resonate beyond the “choir.” \n4:15-5 p.m. | Session 6: Building and Sustaining Relationships with Policymakers \nLearn how to engage congressional offices\, follow up effectively\, and become a trusted advocate over time. \nDay 2: June 17: Moving Power — Tools\, Practice\, and Hill Day Prep\n8:30-9 a.m. | Breakfast and Day 1 Recap \n9-10 a.m. | Session 7: 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. | Session 8: 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 | Session 9: 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. | Session 10: Constructing an Effective Policy Ask \nDevelop a clear\, compelling\, and concise ask tailored to your target legislator or staffer. \n2-3:30 p.m. | Session 11: 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. | Session 12: 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 \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
URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/advocacy-amplified-training-and-hill-day-2/
LOCATION:U.S. Capitol\, Washington\, DC\, 20004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Training,Policy
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SUMMARY:Advocacy Amplified Training and Hill Day
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event has closed. \nImpact Partners (Formerly Engagement Packages) and/or Organizations that Have Achieved COA Accreditation\nRegistration Price: $400 \nNon-Network Organizations\nRegistration Price: $475 \n	\n\n	\n		\n\n												\n											\n						\n							About\n						\n\n					\n									\n											\n						\n							Agenda\n						\n\n					\n									\n											\n						\n							Location and Lodging\n						\n\n					\n							\n		\n	\n	\n\n														\n					\n\n												\n							\n								About							\n						\n\n						\n																								\n											\n		The Advocacy Amplified Training and Hill Day is a comprehensive and interactive three-day event in Washington\, D.C.\, designed to empower individuals in the social sector with fundamental and advanced advocacy skills. Held at Social Current Headquarters and Capitol Hill\, the event will focus on transforming expertise into impactful strategies\, fostering relationships\, and mobilizing support around the Streamlining Federal Grants Act and other policy topics important to the sector. \nAbout the Event\nThe two-day training will equip attendees with the information and skills to effectively participate in Hill Day. Social Current facilitators and guest speakers will drive engagement throughout the event. \nOn day one\, attendees will learn fundamental aspects of effective advocacy and develop a strong foundation for future advocacy efforts. The session will cover the following topics: \n\nIntroduction to Advocacy\nNavigating the Advocacy Landscape\nCrafting Powerful Advocacy Messages\nBuilding Relationships\nMobilizing Support\n\nOn day two\, attendees will focus on advanced advocacy strategies\, equipping them with the skills to navigate policymaking and advocate for their causes. The session will cover the following topics: \n\nPolicy Analysis and Research\nInfluencing Legislation\nMedia and Communications\nAdvocacy Day Preparation\nEthical Considerations and Compliance\n\nOn day three\, attendees will gain real-world experience through Capitol Hill visits. You will meet with legislators and staff to advocate for critical issues and deliver persuasive messages based on the training received the previous days. \nSocial Current will arrange these meetings with members of Congress on your behalf. Using the addresses you provide during registration\, we will schedule meetings with your respective legislators\, ensuring that you have meaningful interactions with key decisionmakers. \nAll attendees must attend both days of training and Hill Day. You cannot attend just one part of the event. \nTakeaways\n\nEmpower attendees to transform their expertise\, lived experience\, and passions into impactful advocacy.\nEquip attendees with fundamental advocacy skills and advanced advocacy strategies required for successful campaigns.\nGain hands-on experience meeting with legislators around a shared goal.\nFoster a network of engaged and informed advocates from around the country.\nBuild relationships with Social Current’s Policy team and social sector colleagues.\n\nWho Should Participate\nAny staff or volunteer at a community-based organizations. No prior experience or skills are required. \n	\n									\n																					\n\n					\n\n																\n					\n\n												\n							\n								Agenda							\n						\n\n						\n																								\n											\n		Day 1: June 11 – Fundamental Advocacy Skills & Advanced Strategies\n8-9 a.m. | Registration and Welcome Breakfast \n9-9:30 a.m. | Opening Remarks and Conference Overview \n9:30-10:30 a.m. | Session 1: Introduction to Advocacy \nAn overview of advocacy\, its importance\, and its role in societal change at various governmental levels. \n10:45 a.m.-Noon | Session 2: Navigating the Advocacy Landscape \nUnderstanding the political landscape\, identifying key stakeholders\, and engaging with policymakers and advocacy organizations. \nNoon-1 p.m. | Networking Lunch \n1-2:15 p.m. | Session 3: Crafting Powerful Advocacy Messages \nDeveloping skills to create persuasive messages\, framing issues\, using stories and data\, and tailoring messages to different audiences. \n2:30-3:45 p.m. | Session 4: Building Relationships \nStrategies for engaging with elected officials and their staff\, fostering connections\, and building long-term advocacy partnerships. \n4-5 p.m. | Session 5: Mobilizing Support \nRallying support and building coalitions for advocacy goals\, engaging community members\, organizations\, and allies. \n5-6 p.m. | Reflection and Group Discussion \n6 p.m. | Networking Dinner and Social Hour \nDay 2: June 12 – Skill Application and Preparation\n8-9 a.m. | Breakfast and Day 1 Recap \n9-10:15 a.m. | Session 6: Policy Analysis and Research \nTechniques for analyzing policies\, conducting research\, gathering evidence\, evaluating policy impact\, and presenting data. \n10:30-11:45 a.m. | Session 7: Influencing Legislation \nInsight into the legislative process\, effective policymaker engagement\, opportunities for input\, and shaping policy outcomes. \nNoon-1 p.m. | Networking Lunch \n1-2:15 p.m. | Session 8: Media and Communications \nThe importance of media in advocacy\, using traditional and digital platforms to raise awareness\, shape public opinion\, and gain campaign visibility. \n2:30-4 p.m. | Session 9: Advocacy Day Preparation \nPreparing for Capitol Hill visits\, including logistics\, scheduling meetings\, and conveying messages effectively in a limited time frame. \n4-5 p.m. | Panel Discussion: Ethical Considerations and Compliance in Advocacy \nAddressing ethical considerations\, legal compliance\, transparency\, disclosure\, and adherence to ethical standards in advocacy. \n5-6 p.m. | Group Work: Strategy Development and Role-Playing Exercises \n6 p.m. | Closing Remarks and Preparation for Capitol Hill Visits \n	\n									\n																					\n\n					\n\n																\n					\n\n												\n							\n								Location and Lodging							\n						\n\n						\n																								\n											\n		Location\nDay 1 and 2 (Advocacy Training)\nSocial Current Headquarters\n1200 First St. NE 2nd Floor\nWashington\, DC 20002 \nDay 3 (Hill Day)\nCapitol Hill\n1 First St NE\nWashington\, DC 20543 \nAll attendees should meet at the Capitol Hill address provided. For anyone wanting to travel as a group\, we will meet at Social Current Headquarters in the morning and take the Metro together to Capitol Hill. \nLodging\nPlease secure your own lodging for this event. \nThe Morrow Hotel\n222 M Street NE\nWashington\, DC 20002 \nSocial Current has arranged a special room rate discount of 15% off the best available rate at The Morrow Hotel. Reserve your room online or call the hotel at 202-280-2288 and mention corporate ID 3222197. \n	\n									\n																					\n\n					\n\n									\n	\n\n					\n\n										\n		\n	\n\n\n	\n				\n			\n				Presenters\n			\n		\n		\n					\n\n									\n					\n						\n															\n													\n							\n								Blair Abelle-Kiser\n								\n																	Senior Director of Government Affairs\nSocial Current \n								\n								\n							\n						\n					\n\n									\n					\n						\n															\n													\n							\n								David L. Thompson\n								\n																	Vice President of Public Policy\nNational Council of Nonprofits \n								\n								\n							\n						\n					\n\n									\n					\n						\n															\n													\n							\n								Ben Kershaw\n								\n																	Director of Public Policy and Government Relations\nIndependent Sector
URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/advocacy-amplified-training-and-hill-day/
LOCATION:U.S. Capitol\, Washington\, DC\, 20004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Training
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SUMMARY:SPARK 2023: Igniting Advocacy Hill Day
DESCRIPTION:Registration for Igniting Advocacy Hill Day is now closed. \nPricing: \n\nOrganizations that Have an Enterprise Engagement Package and/or Achieved COA Accreditation $25\nOther Organizations $40\n\n(This fee covers transportation\, congressional meeting scheduling\, and logistics.) \nNew to this year’s event will be Social Current’s first-ever Hill Day. Because federal policy advocacy is key to advancing our missions and achieving impact\, SPARK 2023 will include a two-part advocacy training and trip to Capitol Hill in Washington\, D.C. \nThe comprehensive training\, held during the conference\, will teach participants how to translate knowledge\, expertise\, and lived experience into influence at the local\, state\, and national levels. View details of the training for Part 1 and Part 2. \nFor the Hill Day event\, Social Current will arrange meetings with members of Congress on your behalf. Using the addresses you provide\, we will schedule meetings with your respective legislators\, ensuring that you have meaningful interactions with key decisionmakers. Most participants will have three meetings\, including two Senate and one House meeting. \nLogistics\nTravel: Participants will travel to Capitol Hill together on the Metro. Please avoid bringing your luggage to the event. \nSecurity: Before attending the event\, please review the U.S. Capitol Police website for a list of prohibited items. There will be security lines at the entrances to the House and Senate office buildings. It is essential to allow time for potential security checks. You do not require an escort to enter these buildings. \nAttire: Business attire is required for your Capitol Hill meetings. As you will be walking extensively\, often on marble floors\, we recommend wearing comfortable shoes. \nTakeaways\n\nTwo to three meetings with your legislators\nA meaningful and impactful advocacy experience with Social Current handling the logistics\nGreater connection with the Social Current Policy team and peers from around the country\n\nWho Should Participate\nAll staff at community-based organizations are invited to participate. No prior experience or skills are required. \n	\n\n					\n\n										\n		\n	\n\n\n	\n				\n			\n				Facilitators\n			\n		\n		\n					\n\n									\n					\n						\n															\n													\n							\n								Blair Abelle-Kiser\n								\n																	Senior Director of Government Affairs\nSocial Current \n								\n								\n							\n						\n					\n\n									\n					\n						\n															\n													\n							\n								Derry Kiernan\n								\n																	Field Mobilization & Policy Manager\nSocial Current
URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/igniting-advocacy-hill-day/
LOCATION:U.S. Capitol\, Washington\, DC\, 20004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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