Event Details:

• Date: Tuesday, November 19th, 2024
• Time: 12pm-4pm
• Location: Confluence Technology Center, 285 Technology Center Way #102, Wenatchee, WA 98801
• Cost: Free
• Lunch: A full lunch will be provided for attendees at no extra cost to you.

What to expect:

Join us and our partners at the Nonprofit Association of Washington for a discussion about why policy and advocacy work is essential to achieving nonprofit missions. We’ll provide an overview of advocacy, lobbying and what you need to know to stay compliant with state and federal laws.

You can expect answers to questions like:

Why do we advocate?

What is advocacy and lobbying?

What do we need to know to stay compliant?

How do we talk to decision-makers about the issues that affect our communities?

How do we take action on issues that affect our communities?

Who should attend?

Nonprofit professionals, board members, and volunteers interested in advocacy are encouraged to attend.

Our facilitator:

Tiffany Brace, Policy Director

Tiffany became Nonprofit Association of Washington’s Policy Director in October of 2022. She brings 10 years of experience in social work, public policy, and advocacy across disability rights, voter engagement, education, childcare access, and healthcare. She received her Bachelor of Arts in International Studies and Spanish from Seattle University and her Master of Social Work in Administration and Policy Practice from the University of Washington. Tiffany is passionate about supporting nonprofits, their workers, and those they benefit to advocate for a thriving Washington. When she’s not deep-diving into a policy proposal or meeting with advocates, Tiffany is often found baking up seasonal treats for the gluten free community. Tiffany will say yes to any invitation as long as her dog, Yuki, is invited too.