TREC Webinar: Leveraging Public Action for Impact

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Leveraging Public Action for Impact: The Foundations of Grassroots Lobbying and Advocacy

Description:

Turn public interest into powerful action and impact! This webinar provides a roadmap for nonprofits to engage the public effectively and stay compliant as 501(c)(3) organizations. From learning the basics of lobbying to how to build a ladder of engagement, you’ll learn to navigate challenges, sidestep common pitfalls, and amplify your advocacy efforts with confidence. 

Participants will learn:

• What Is Grassroots Lobbying?: Understand how it works and how it differs from direct lobbying. 
• Compliance 101 for 501(c)(3)s: Learn what’s allowable, trackable, and when to disclose activities. 
• The Ladder of Engagement: Explore strategies to inspire, educate, and mobilize advocates. 
• Crafting Effective Campaigns: From phone calls and emails to social media and letters, discover tools to influence legislation. 
• Avoiding Pitfalls: Tips to stay compliant while maximizing public involvement. 
• Building Long-Term Capacity: Strategies to grow your advocacy skills and success over time. 

Who this is for:

• Campaign Staff
• 501(c)(3)s organizations

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Presenter Biography:

David Feinman joined Conservation Lands Foundation as Government Affairs Director in 2017. Prior to joining CLF, he served in key government affairs roles for three foreign policy non-profit organizations, and before that served on the staffs of former Congressman Robert Wexler of Florida and former Congresswoman Shelley Berkley of Nevada. David is also an adjunct professor at American University in Washington, DC, where he teaches courses on Congress and Legislative Behavior and a Dialogue Skills Practicum on Grassroots Advocacy and Coalition Building.