What is the Policy and Advocacy Training Center?
As more foundations are expanding their portfolio to include policy advocacy, all staff need to learn the skills of advancing policies from the philanthropic position. The Center is a comprehensive hub for foundation staff to access the tools, training, and community to build their staff capacity, connect with peers, and find information to advance the policy changes important to their mission. We will continue to expand this page with more tools, events, and opportunities.
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Upcoming Trainings and Webinars
See the Events Calendar for all upcoming opportunities
Tools and Resources
- Rules of Advocacy and Lobbying for Grantmakers - Webinar Recording
- Public Policy and Advocacy for Grantmakers - Publication
- Advocacy Toolkit - Toolkit
- Voter Engagement Foundation Toolkits - Toolkit
Coming Soon...
- Conversations with leading philanthropic leaders to learn more about their advocacy journey
- Peer Discussions focused on current advocacy challenges and strategies at the Council’s annual Public Policy Summit
- Opportunities for foundation staff to connect with peers working on policy and advocacy
- Additional trainings for foundation leaders and staff, including one for more experienced policy advocacy professionals
Questions?
Connect with Council Staff
Jenn Holcomb
Vice President, Public Policy, Legal Resources, and National Standards
