Capacity Building: Advocacy Fundamentals
How do you create change when you don’t have the resources or authority to make the change yourself? Advocacy!
In this workshop, participants will clarify their advocacy goals, develop a strategy, identify helpful resources and tools, and build confidence to engage community members in effective advocacy.
Suggested Participants
Non-profit leaders who are new to advocacy or need a review of advocacy fundamentals.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this workshop, you will be able to:
- Articulate your goals for advocacy work.
- Leverage community engagement in your advocacy work.
- Identify key elements of an effective advocacy strategy.
- Understand legal obligations and restrictions around advocacy.
- Identify resources and tools to support your advocacy work.
Benefits
- Exchange advocacy hopes and fears with other non-profit leaders.
- A step-by-step guide to map out your advocacy plan.
- Approachable tools around advocacy tactics.
- Connect with other advocates around British Columbia.
Topics Covered
- Effective advocacy
- Community engagement
- Mapping and strategy
- Framing your ask