Advocacy and Public Policy Workshop

By: United Way Northwest Indiana Last Updated: July 27, 2009

The United Way of Porter County will host an informative workshop for nonprofit organizations on getting involved in advocating the work of their missions. A common misconception for nonprofits is that they cannot be involved lobbying or public policy. In fact, they can and should be sharing their message and advocating their work to public officials.

Participants of this workshop will learn about:

Public policy 101 - What is it and why is it important to my nonprofit
An advocacy plan – How and why my organization develops a plan/guiding principles
Lobbying – What is it and how to stay out of trouble
Examples of successes and trials with public policy efforts
Framing an argument
Meeting with a public official

Advocating Your Mission: A Nonprofit's Role in Public Policy
Wednesday, August 12th, 2009
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
United Way of Porter County
951 East Porte Center Drive
Valparaiso, IN 46383
Presented by: Lucinda Nord, Vice President of Public Policy, Indiana Association of United Ways

Cost is $10.00.

For workshop description and information on registration, visit www.INRNWEST.blogspot.com.