Advocacy 101

Introduction

Advocacy is one of the most influential people-power tools that we have. Time and time again, advocates have led the way to legislative victories and social change. There is no power better than the people. This Advocacy 101 training is full of the tools to effectively advocate for the issues most important to you and your community. That means communication with elected officials, the resolution and legislative processes, making that hard ask, and so much more. With this new knowledge, you too can be a part of that change!

Learning Objectives

  • To develop the confidence and skills necessary to communicate with an elected official about issues most important to you and your community
  • How to prepare your talking points and personal story
  • The art of making that “Hard Ask”

Advocacy 101

Questions for Reflection

  • Who are your elected officials?
  • What are topics that you would like to prioritize for them? 
  • What would make this more accessible to you and others within your community?

Discussion

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