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