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9 a.m.: Registration Opens Coffee and light continental breakfast will be available as guests arrive. 9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.: Introduction to Missouri State Legislative Advocacy This introductory workshop is for advocates who are new to doing state-level policy advocacy, or anyone who would like a refresher on the legislative process, timelines, and key terms in Missouri. 10:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.: Break 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.: Advocacy and Lobbying for Nonprofits: How Your 501(c)(3) Can Influence Policy for the Greater Good When our laws and policies work for us, our communities win. Nonprofits have a close-up view of community needs and can and should take advantage of their right to influence law and policy. After this workshop, you will have a clear understanding of what advocacy activities your 501(c)(3) can engage in, what communications count as lobbying, and how to maximize your non-lobbying advocacy. Participants will learn:
- How federal tax law permits lobbying for charities and how lobbying is defined;
- One easy step most charities can take to maximize the amount they’re allowed to spend on lobbying;
- Yearly lobbying limits for charities;
- Tips for taking advantage of the narrow definitions of lobbying – which will help charities make the most of their lobbying limit; and
- How to apply these rules to ballot measure activities.
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.: Networking Lunch Lunch will be provided, and attendees will have an opportunity to meet, mingle, and make new connections! 1:30 – 2:45 p.m.: Missouri Advocates Panel A panel of advocates from Southwest Missouri will share their experiences in advocating for public policy change. 2:45 – 3:00 p.m.: Workshop Wrap Up Facilitators will lead an interactive discussion with attendees to reflect on key takeaways and collaboratively brainstorm actionable next steps for integrating their learnings into advocacy strategies. We hope to see you there! For questions or additional information, contact Rachel Rimmerman at rrimmerman@mffh.org. Accessibility Accommodations:
- Live captioning by PowerPoint will be provided during the training.
- We are happy to provide ASL interpretation upon request. Please let us know in the registration form.
- Presentation slides will be shared at least 48 hours in advance of the workshop. Additional materials shared during the training will be included in a follow-up email after the workshop.
- Please let us know any other accommodations that will support your full participation in this event in the registration form.
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