Take Back Your Narrative: Advocacy 101

This interactive virtual training will equip members of the Social Current Grassroots Advocacy Network and other social sector professionals and advocates with the tools to effectively share their stories in support of policy change. Led by Social Current’s Government Affairs and Advocacy team, this session will explore the power of personal narratives in advocacy, guiding participants through the process of crafting compelling messages and making targeted policy asks. Whether you are new to advocacy or looking to refine your approach, this training will provide practical strategies to engage decision makers with confidence and clarity. 

Participants will learn how to transform lived experiences into impactful advocacy tools, navigate conversations with policymakers, and translate their asks into actionable outcomes. The training will emphasize the importance of direct, specific, and strategic communication, ensuring that every advocacy effort contributes to systemic change. By the end of the session, attendees will have a stronger understanding of how to effectively advocate for their communities and organizations—ready to take back their narratives and amplify their voices where it matters most. 

All human and social services staff are invited to join the Social Current Grassroots Network.  

The grassroots advocacy network is a rapid-response team for urgent policy and legislative issues that offers opportunities to exchange ideas, share solutions, and build lasting connections across the sector. By joining, you’ll receive alerts, advocacy opportunities, and access to workshops and training to sharpen your strategies and tools. 

Takeaways

• Craft and Communicate a Compelling Narrative: Learn how to effectively share your lived experience and organizational mission in a way that resonates with policymakers, emphasizing clarity, brevity, and impact. 
• Develop and Deliver a Strategic Advocacy Ask: Gain the skills to translate personal and organizational challenges into specific, actionable policy requests that drive meaningful change. 
• Navigate Advocacy Interactions with Confidence: Understand how to engage with policymakers and their staff, follow up strategically, and build long-term relationships to strengthen your advocacy efforts.

Who Should Participate

• Members of the Social Current Grassroots Advocacy Network: Join online 

• Executive Directors and Senior Management: Leaders responsible for setting organizational strategy and engaging with policymakers and stakeholders 

• Advocacy and Policy Directors: Individuals who develop and implement advocacy strategies and engage in policy analysis and outreach 

• Communications and Public Relations Managers: Professionals focused on crafting and disseminating the organization’s message to the public and media 

• Program Managers and Coordinators: Staff who oversee program implementation and need to align program goals with advocacy efforts