Advocacy 101: Transforming Nonprofits into Effective Changemakers

Monday, January 29, from 3 PM to 5 PM

Texas Instruments - Building E 

2900 Semiconductor Dr., Santa Clara, CA 95051

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Every nonprofit can and should have a policy advocacy strategy that advances its mission and helps nonprofits be effective allies to grassroots social justice changemakers. Advocacy is one of the important strategies nonprofits can take to bring the community’s attention to the issues they care about and bring about meaningful change for the people they serve.

One of the greatest myths about nonprofits is that they cannot participate in advocacy or lobbying. However, with the right tools and information, you can make policy advocacy work for your organization and your community. Advocacy can include numerous activities such as policy research, public education, lobbying elected officials, educating the media, and voter engagement.

In this workshop, attendees will learn:

• High-level but essential information about how nonprofits can legally get involved in issue-based advocacy work and the key differences between advocacy and lobbying;
• The essential components of nonprofit advocacy, including a recap of how to establish an advocacy shop, analyzing and prioritizing issues, campaigning, coalition work, among others;
• How to include the community you serve and your Board in setting organizational advocacy priorities and in advocacy activities; and
• Tips and tricks from expert panelists as they share their advocacy stories from the field.

Also, you'll connect with other nonprofit leaders and begin building a network of allies who can support you on your advocacy journey!

SVCN is committed to ensuring our in-person event is as safe as possible for our participants. Based on the current infection rates, masks are strongly encouraged when not eating or drinking in order to best protect yourself and others around you. If you are sick, please stay home.

SVCN and Thrive Alliance strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. To request accommodation, interpretation, and translation services, and/or for inquiries about accessibility, please email Marvah Gorlorwulu at [email protected]. Requests for interpretation and/or translation services needed to be submitted no later than Monday, January 15.

Use the form below to register for this session. 

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This meeting will be recorded. By registering for this event, you consent to being recorded. 

Check if your organization is a current SVCN member or visit our website to join or renew. For membership inquiries, please email Danna Elneil at [email protected]. 

Check if your organization is a current Thrive member or visit our website to join or renew. For membership inquiries, please email Keirstan Schiedeck at [email protected].