Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2005 16:12:16 -0800
From: Susann Kaltwasser <elna@...>
Subject: Fwd: FREE Advocacy and Media training February 16
Some of you might be interested in this workshop.
Susann Kaltwasser
Oregon Mentors and Children First for Oregon
in-depth advocacy and media training on February 16th, 2005 in Salem!
The training will be held from 12 Noon to 2:30 PM at the South Salem
Resource & Opportunity Center at 1185 22nd Street SE, Salem. Brown
bag it. Beverages, cheese and fruit will be provided.
Children First for Oregon is highly regarded statewide and
has served as the state's leading voice for children since 1991. A
non-profit, non-partisan group, Children First uses public education,
research, and community capacity building initiatives to speak to the
legislature, media and local communities on behalf of Oregon's
children and families.
The cost for the workshop is made possible thanks to a grant from
MENTOR/National Mentoring Partnership.
Workshop Description:
In this workshop you will learn how to utilize the most effective
grassroots advocacy techniques by using research, public education and
policy initiatives to speak to funders, decision-makers, community
leaders, the media, and local communities about mentoring.
Topics covered include:
* Advocacy 101 - Learn tools for you and your organization to become
stronger advocates. Discusses why advocacy is important, tips on
communicating with decision makers, and lobbying for nonprofits
* Framing Your Message - Learn how to define/frame your message for
policymakers and the general public in a way that reflects your values
and your beliefs; Learn tips and practical tools for working with the
media
We hope to see you all at this workshop February 16th in Salem.
Please RSVP no later than Feb 14th to:
Krista Hazen at 503-373-4447 or khazen@...
Mike Fewel
Oregon Mentors
018 SW Boundary Court
Portland, OR. 97239
503-542-2750
<> www.ormentors.org
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Susann Kaltwasser
