Advocacy 101: Effective Issue Campaigns

Posted by on December 23, 2013

Advocacy 101: Effective Issue Campaigns

Whether it is funding for a project, a change in zoning rules, or big reform of City-wide development policies, elected officials make decisions every day that can either create a supportive environment for community development and revitalization, or hinder that work. Fresh off PACDC’s victory on our Philly Land Bank campaign, in this interactive session we’ll offer training on how to influence policy through direct advocacy and campaign strategies. We’ll start by giving you a nuts-and-bolts introduction to basic campaign planning, from establishing your goals, defining the problem you want to solve, developing a strategy, and selecting the most effective tactics that will help you win. Then the fun begins: Participants will put what they learned to work in a fun, fast-paced mock lobbying game to refine your skills for securing commitments for your key issue.

Tuesday, January 14th, 9:30 a.m.- 11:30 p.m.
1315 Walnut Street, Suite 1600, Philadelphia, PA

Cost: PACDC Member: $20, Non-Member $45

Register Online
http://pacdc.org/calendar-events

Questions about the institute? Contact
Pamela Bridgeforth, Director of Programs at pbridgeforth@pacdc.org.