Legislative Relations for Nonprofit Managers

One of the important roles of the nonprofit sector is to advocate for social and governmental changes necessary to respect the full potential of all members of our community. For some agencies, advocacy is their main mission; for others it is one of many missions. Learn effective methods of public advocacy, whether through direct contact with decision-makers or through grassroots campaigns.

Instructor

Sara Finger

Sara Finger, Executive Director, Embolden WI Since 2004, Sara has been leading an effort to ensure policy happens with people rather than to them. She is proud to call herself an “advocacy doula” and lives to help embolden others to ... read more

Benefits and Learning Outcomes

• Learn effective methods of public advocacy for your nonprofit organization
• Determine legal guidelines to advocacy
• Identify dos and don’ts of advocacy
• Explore online advocacy opportunities throughout the nonprofit sector
• Write policy proposals for submission to elected officials