Local Community Advocacy: Using Storytelling to Influence Policymakers
Storytelling can be a powerful and motivating communication tool when building relationships with elected officials, particularly at the local level. This session will focus on strategies for crafting and delivering an effective data-informed message that will be memorable to elected officials and support your nonprofit’s advocacy goals.
The second of a two-part series on advocacy, this session will begin with highlights from the first session on the basics of building relationships with policymakers (view the full meeting recording online). This will be followed by a moderated panel conversation that will share, using real-life examples, key elements, and tips for creating a compelling story with data tailored to your audience. The panel will include leaders from three leading Hudson Valley nonprofit organizations and an Ulster County Legislator, who will share his experience as an elected official. Improve your advocacy by joining us for this informed and interactive session.
Moderator: Doug Sauer, Independent Advisor, NYCON
Subject Expert: Vincent Marrone, Principal at Public Strategies, LLC
Panelists:
- Susan Abbott, Director of Grant Programs, ArtsWestchester
- Yvette Bairan, Chief Executive Officer, Astor Services
- Peter Criswell, Executive Director of the Hudson Valley LGBTQ+ Community Center and Ulster County Legislator representing District 7, City of Kingston
When: Friday, January 20, 2023, 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM
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