Programs
Workshops

What is a workshop?

A one-day workshop can introduce teach the critical components of a successful public policy campaign. You can choose from two-hour basic skill-building sessions, half-day seminars, and full-day advanced trainings.

What is covered?
Workshop participants analyze model campaigns and engage in lively interactive exercises to master the steps involved in organizing political action, including:
  • Identifying and assessing potential policy opportunities
  • Partnering with key stakeholders
  • Developing persuasive campaign messages
  • Mobilizing internal and external resources
  • Establishing and maintaining productive relationships with state and regional policymakers
  • Guidelines for designing and implementing community education efforts with both constituents and policymakers that are consistent with IRS lobbying guidelines for 501(c)3 non-profits.

Who is it for?
The Public Policy Institute workshops are available for non-profit organizations and coalitions that are currently running a public policy campaign, or thinking of initiating one.

 

 

The All-Purpose, Fill-in-the-Blank
Rap Tool

The first step in any public policy campaign is to develop a persuasive message that presents a compelling issue, offers an effective and achievable solution, and outlines ways others can help. Use this tool to develop your message.

______________ is in crisis because _____________________________ .

You should care because _____________________________ .

We know that this solution will begin to fix it: _________________________ .

You can help by ________________ .

Adapted from Real Clout ©1999
Judith C. Meredith and Catherine M. Dunham
 
 
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