December 4 @ 1:00 pm
This webinar is designed to empower nonprofit organizations with the knowledge and tools for effective advocacy and policy engagement. Participants…
Impact Area
Government Affairs and Advocacy
To improve individual and community well-being and move toward a society where all people can thrive, policies must support positive social change, promote equity, and facilitate the work of social sector organizations.
Collective Advocacy and Mobilization
Social Current collaborates with other national organizations and mobilizes our network in shaping policies to address challenges and create opportunities.
Skill-Building and Support
Social Current offers training, tools, and consultation to help community-based organizations navigate the complexities of government relations, mobilize their communities, and influence legislation. We amplify the voices and lived experiences of organizations and communities working toward positive social change.
Current Policy Priorities
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Federal and State Government Contracting Reform
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Government Grantmaking Reform
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Advancing Organizational Resilience Through Regulatory Reform
2022-2024 Federal Public Policy Agenda
The 2022-2024 federal policy agenda was developed with extensive input from the Social Current network and represents the breadth and diversity of our network organizations, the challenges they face, and the future they envision.
Within our policy agenda, we outline our policy principles—our commitments that serve as the foundation of our policy agenda.
Following our foundational principles, the agenda details the policies Social Current and our collective network seek to accelerate through leadership and policies we seek to accelerate through partnership with our coalition partners and other experts. These policies are in four key areas:
Related Solutions
Advocacy and Government Relations Advising: Strategic advice on government relations to ensure effective communication and collaboration with government bodies.
Advocacy Strategy Development: Crafting comprehensive advocacy strategies that align with the mission and goals of our partner organizations.
Grassroots Engagement Development: Building and nurturing grassroots movements to mobilize community support and involvement in advocacy efforts.
Issue-Based Coalition Building & Management: Facilitating the formation of coalitions around specific issues to create a unified voice for change.
Leadership/C-Suite Hill Day Logistics: Managing logistics for leadership and C-suite engagement with government officials, fostering direct communication and understanding.
Customized Advocacy Training: Provide tailored training programs to equip organizations with the skills and knowledge needed for effective advocacy.
Latest Policy News
Advocacy Tools and Resources
Opportunities to
Take Action
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Advocacy Radar
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Follow us on social media to stay up to date on policy news and engage with your elected officials.
2022-2024 Federal Public Policy Agenda
The 2022-2024 federal policy agenda details the policies Social Current and our collective network seek to accelerate through leadership and policies we seek to accelerate through partnership with our coalition partners and other experts.
Policy, Advocacy, and Communications Toolkits
The toolkits contain information about general public policy advocacy and guidance for media relations and social media to support your efforts.
Opioid Settlement Toolkit for Community-Based Organizations
Created in partnership with Prevent Child Abuse America, this guide helps community-based organizations advocate for and access funds available through recent opioid settlements.
Voter and Civic Engagement Toolkit
This toolkit includes member stories, coupled with related tools and tips for executing such practices at your organizations.
Education
Policy Briefs
The goals of these briefs are to lift up the values-based innovations and thought leadership from our sector, and to identify the policy recommendations that can help to spread and scale these solutions in communities across our country.
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