Nonprofits and Policy Making Friends

Watching government at work has long been compared to “learning how sausage is made.” As unappealing as it sometimes seems based on the media, our elected officials can serve as great advocates for nonprofit organizations. Just like cultivating potential donors, nonprofits can, and should, cultivate relationships with our elected officials so that when a need arises, they are aware of the great work of our organizations, and are willing to provide support for our needs. Besides, we’re in the business of relationships, right?

Development professionals are among the best to work with lawmakers on behalf of our organizations because we get the mission, the importance, and know the stories. Join us in this conversational session with Natalie Bright, Bright and Carpenter Consulting, where you will hear more about the process of connecting with our elected officials and leave with a plan of action to either begin or take your efforts…