Designed for nonprofit professionals who want to more deeply align their advocacy efforts with their mission, this session will equip participants with tools, strategies, and real-world scenarios to strengthen constituent engagement in civic participation that advances organizational goals and community-driven change.
Grounded in the belief that effective advocacy starts with those closest to the issues, this workshop explores how nonprofits can move beyond service delivery to actively engage constituents as partners in shaping priorities, goals, and solutions. Participants will learn how to authentically involve constituents in advancing goals through activities such as voter engagement, community education, storytelling, organizing, and policy advocacy.
Participants will gain practical strategies to help facilitate this shift, including how to:
Align advocacy efforts with your organization’s mission and values
Engage constituents as active participants in policy efforts and civic life
Support leadership development and create pathways for constituents to influence decision-making
Use evaluation tools to guide learning, measure impact, and strengthen strategies over time
Identify realistic, incremental steps that contribute to long-term systems change
Trainer: Monica DeWitt, Education Specialist, Community Resource Centerir
About This Event
Designed for nonprofit professionals who want to more deeply align their advocacy efforts with their mission, this session will equip participants with tools, strategies, and real-world scenarios to strengthen constituent engagement in civic participation that advances organizational goals and community-driven change.
Grounded in the belief that effective advocacy starts with those closest to the issues, this workshop explores how nonprofits can move beyond service delivery to actively engage constituents as partners in shaping priorities, goals, and solutions. Participants will learn how to authentically involve constituents in advancing goals through activities such as voter engagement, community education, storytelling, organizing, and policy advocacy.
Participants will gain practical strategies to help facilitate this shift, including how to:
Align advocacy efforts with your organization’s mission and values
Engage constituents as active participants in policy efforts and civic life
Support leadership development and create pathways for constituents to influence decision-making
Use evaluation tools to guide learning, measure impact, and strengthen strategies over time
Identify realistic, incremental steps that contribute to long-term systems change
Trainer: Monica DeWitt, Education Specialist, Community Resource Centerir
