Advocacy and Public Will Building Workshop
Quotes from past participants:
“I plan to share this info and the pre-reading with my Leadership Team”
“Great presentation and facilitation. Lots of awesome material”
Zoom link and meeting information will be shared with registered participants
Learning Objectives
The goal of this workshop is for participants to build skills in order to help groups advocate for change. At the end of the workshop, participants will build skills, including
Identifying advocacy roles, organizations, and resources
Understanding advocacy steps, strategies, and tips
Anticipating possible advocacy barriers, bias, and potential bullies
Recognizing the unique perspective and role for lived experience
Reviewing Key Civic Leadership Competencies
Learning the stages of Public Will Building to help mobilize community advocacy
Presenter
Natalie Portman-Marsh
Natalie started as a clinical social worker and moved into macro following the Columbine School shooting. Currently, Natalie works with local and National Foundations, coalitions and Associations to support community-led change. The experience Natalie brings to training sessions includes:
Operations Director, Spark Policy Institute, Denver, CO
Adjunct Professor, University of Denver, Graduate School of Social Work
Former Board President National Association of Social Workers, Colorado Chapter
Fourth Quadrant Partners, Emergent Learning Faculty and Contractor
The Center for Public-Private Sector Cooperation
Board Member: Colorado School Medicaid Consortium
Member State Civic Design Team: Family Leadership Institute of Colorado