Join us to learn the basics of effective advocacy and government relations for nonprofit organizations. This webinar will include: Overview of Advocacy Basics What is advocacy? How can nonprofits safely engage in advocacy? What is the difference between education, advocacy, and lobbying? How can nonprofits use advocacy to advance their organizational goals? Discuss Policy Trends and Updates Discussion and analysis of current trends, and Emerging legislation at the federal and state levels relevant to the field of healthy relationships. Objectives: Participants will: Understand the basics of government affairs Learn how nonprofits can leverage government affairs to advance their policy and funding goals Find out how to engage in local, state, and federal advocacy efforts Presenters: Terri Lakowski, Esq.; Chief Executive Officer- Active Policy Solutions Jason Marmon, Esq.; Chief Operating Officer- Active Policy Solutions Who should attend: Executive Directors, CEOs, Board Members, Development Directors, Grant Writers, Program Directors and Managers, Policy…
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The State of Youth Relationship Education Today Relationship education has moved from being an unfamiliar and unrecognized intervention to being an appreciated and effective intervention that can pull many levers in young people’s lives. We know from research that it can change sexual behaviors, reduce violence and the acceptance of violence. And, most recently, we see that relationship education can help build hope. Join Executive Director, Kay Reed, to learn about the current landscape for the field of relationship education. She will share new research outcomes, innovative funding streams and settings, along with challenges and opportunities for the field. Objectives: Participants will be able to: List outcomes that result from evidence-based relationship education. Target new state and federal funding to support relationship education programming. Share current challenges and opportunities for the field Presenter: Kay Reed, Executive Director Resources: January 2024 Webinar Slide Deck