ADVOCACY TRAINING FOR NONPROFITS with a special emphasis on how to impact the health care crisis in an election year. During this presentation on effective citizen advocacy and lobbying, Timothy Schmaltz, Coordinator of the Protecting Arizona's Family Coalition, will cover:

• the dynamics of power;
• relationships;
• telling the story and effective advocacy communication;
• the role of the citizen advocate and voting constituent, including "how to" techniques like successful letter writing and visits with policy makers;
• a list of lobbying do’s and don’ts; and
• the importance of joining together with others in advocacy.

The knowledge and skills learned are applicable to all public policy and legislative issues.

About the Presenter:
Timothy J. Schmaltz is the PAFCO Coordinator and Chief Executive Officer of Protecting Arizona's Family Coalition, a historic, diverse, nonpartisan alliance of social services, health, community service agencies, advocacy groups, citizen advocacy, and faith-based associations.  Hundreds of social, health, and community services agencies, human services groups, citizen action and advocacy groups, and faith-based congregations are represented in the Coalition.  The Coalition agency and association members include an estimated 20,000 staff, board members and volunteers serving over 1.5 million people.  

$25 fee
$10 for Alliance of Arizona Nonprofit Members

Location:  Every Voice In Action Foundation
                2851 N. Country Club Road 
                Tucson , Arizona 85716

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