08/26/2025
📢Join us on September 3rd (in Herndon) or 4th (in Alexandria), 9–11 AM or 5th (virtually) from 9-10:30 AM for an interactive session designed to strengthen advocacy skills for Northern Virginia nonprofits.
Learn how to influence change at the state level. This timely and interactive workshop will focus on Virginia’s policy landscape and give you the tools to advocate effectively for your mission.
Topics include:
•Nonprofit advocacy and 501(c)(3) lobbying rules
•How Virginia state policy shapes your daily work
•An overview of Virginia’s legislative and budget processes
•How to use storytelling as a powerful advocacy tool
Whether you’re new to advocacy or looking to sharpen your approach, you’ll walk away with practical, state-focused strategies to make your voice heard in Richmond and beyond.
Please note: Space is limited. To register for the September 3 workshop in Herndon, click here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/northern-virginia-advocacy-101-training-september-3rd-tickets-1583796751719?aff=oddtdtcreator
The September 4 workshop is Alexandria is full, but to add your name to the waiting list, click here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/northern-virginia-advocacy-101-training-september-4th-tickets-1564440596939?aff=oddtdtcreator
A virtual option has been added on September 5 from 9-10:30 a.m., click here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/3Xa2HclBQbqCo-nAUqN78g #/registration
Presented By: Voices for Virginia’s Children
Hosted By: ACT for Alexandria, Arlington Community Foundation, Community Foundation of Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties, Community Foundation for Northern Virginia, Frank & Betty Wright Foundation, Northern Virginia Health Foundation, Open Horizon, and Potomac Health Foundation.
Questions? Contact Vannice Evans at [email protected]