March 18, 2026

Join us to learn the basics of effective advocacy and government relations for nonprofit organizations.

This webinar will include:

Overview of Advocacy Basics

• What is advocacy?

• How can nonprofits safely engage in advocacy?

• What is the difference between education, advocacy, and lobbying?

• How can nonprofits use advocacy to advance their organizational goals?

Discuss Policy Trends and Updates

• Discussion and analysis of current trends, and

• Emerging legislation at the federal and state levels relevant to the field of healthy relationships.

Objectives: Participants will:

• Understand the basics of government affairs

• Learn how nonprofits can leverage government affairs to advance their policy and funding goals

• Find out how to engage in local, state, and federal advocacy efforts

Presenters:

• Terri Lakowski, Esq.; Chief Executive Officer- Active Policy Solutions

• Jason Marmon, Esq.; Chief Operating Officer- Active Policy Solutions

Who should attend: Executive Directors, CEOs, Board Members, Development Directors, Grant Writers, Program Directors and Managers, Policy “Newbies”, Community Organizers, and those interested in learning about nonprofit advocacy work.

When: Wednesday, March 18, 2026 @ 1:00pm Pacific/4:00pm Eastern

Please note: this webinar is one week later than our typical webinars

Duration: 60 minutes 

Cost: Free!