Engaging the Power of Advocacy

Advocate (v) support; encourage; be in favor of
Lobby (v) sway opinion; press your case; urge

Today, more than ever, nonprofit executives must be active advocates on behalf of those served through their organizations and for those who continue to fall through the community’s safety net. As the election seasonheats up, join our expert panelists as they discuss the “how and why” of engaging in public policy debate and maintaining constructive relationships with elected officials at every level.

Speakers:     Cathy Tisdale, Executive Leadership Consultant (Moderator)
                    Trinity Donovan, Vice Pres. for Community Initiatives, VSUnited Way
                    Jack Lunsford, President/CEO WESTMARC
                    Karen Novachek, Director, Lutheran Advocacy Ministry in Arizona

Check in/Meet & Greet:  11:30am

Lunch and Program: 12 noon to 1:30 pm

Cost:  ONE Members $30
          Nonprofit Non-Members $40
          Other Non-members $50