This year’s Advocacy Day will focus on 4 core policy areas. You can learn more about these policy areas by visiting the Advocacy Day Policy Agenda page
registration fees
Note, there is not a fee for Presidents Onboarding Summit, however that event on June 6 is separate from Advocacy Days.
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non-member$250
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The Westin Washington D.C. City Center
1400 M Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20005
Phone: +1 202 429 1700
Room Rate: $239.00/night + tax
Room block ends on May 13, 2022 or when room block is full.
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Get Ready to Advocate With These Two Training Sessions!
Training Session #1: Advocacy 102
Who? If you’ve met with your elected officials or have started building a relationship with their staff and are looking to expand and grow those relationships, then this session is for you.
When? May 17, 2022 @ 12:00 pm ET
What to Expect: All advocates reach a point where they are ready to build on their relationships with policy makers, whether that is to ladder up to something bigger (being called on to testify before a committee, advocating for a specific legislative outcome) or to simply have a stronger connection with staff. In this session we will focus on best practices for writing targeted, goal oriented op-eds/blogs, writing or leading on letters of support (for legislation/nominees, etc), developing advocacy oriented social media strategies, identifying the ‘local sphere of influence at the state level, etiquette for keeping in touch with Congressional staff and more.
While this session will be virtual, that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t be prepared to interact with your fellow advocates! This session will incorporate a role playing exercise for participants to practice sharing their business story, discuss policies and brainstorm questions in preparation for 1:1 meetings with Congressional staff during Advocacy Day. Following that exercise, we will come back together as a group to discuss the exercise.
REGISTER HERE »
Training Session #2: Advocacy 101
Who? If you’re new to advocacy and are hoping to learn more about how to identify policy issues to bring to your elected officials, how to speak with your elected officials and their staff and how to begin building a relationship with them, then this session is for you.
When? May 24, 2022
What to Expect: Everyone needs a starting point. In this session we will cover items in the NAWBO Advocacy Day Policy Agenda, best practices for outreach to Congressional offices, tips for what to say and how to share your business story during your meetings, and guidance for post-meeting follow up.
While this session will be virtual, that does not mean you shouldn’t be prepared to interact with your fellow advocates! This session will incorporate a role-playing exercise for participants to practice sharing their business story, discuss policies and brainstorm questions in preparation for 1:1 meetings with Congressional staff during Advocacy Day. Following that exercise, we will come back together as a group to discuss the exercise.
REGISTER HERE »