Legislative Trainings

Our curriculum teaches the critical strategic and technical skills needed for today’s legislative advocacy. Our cohort model and intimate trainings foster collaborative networks that develop trust across issue areas, sectors, and the State of New York.

All trainings are produced by a trusted community of government insiders, seasoned advocates, journalists, and organizers. Participants advance strategy, build relationships, share skills, gather information, and optimize their legislative campaigns.

Woven into all of our training opportunities is a commitment to interactive participation, the use of relevant case studies, and an understanding of the dynamics of privilege and oppression in legislative advocacy.

Eligible applicants must be:

  • Affiliated with a non-profit organization
  • Working actively on social justice legislative or budget campaigns (either on their own or in coalitions)
  • Located in New York State

Engagement Opportunities

Upcoming

Deadline: August 30, 2019 – APPLY HERE

Long Island Training (Suffolk) –  September 17 – 18, 2019

The Advocacy Institute (AI) is coming to Long Island to offer two-day trainings in Suffolk and Nassau County on legislative and budget advocacy. The trainings are an excellent professional development opportunity for those looking to deepen their knowledge about the legislative landscape at the local and state level.

Deadline: August 30, 2019 – APPLY HERE

Long Island Training (Nassau) –  October 22 – 23, 2019

The Advocacy Institute (AI) is coming to Long Island to offer two-day trainings in Suffolk and Nassau County on legislative and budget advocacy. The trainings are an excellent professional development opportunity for those looking to deepen their knowledge about the legislative landscape at the local and state level.

 

Sign up here to be notified about for our upcoming opportunities.

Save The Dates

September 17-18, 2019: Long Island Training (Suffolk)

October 22-23, 2019: Long Island Training (Nassau)

 

 

Sign up here to be notified about for our upcoming opportunities.

Past Webinars

+  All About Implementation (May 30, 2019)
+  Last Chance for Legislation (April 18, 2019)
+  NYC Budget Homestretch (March 28, 2019)
+  Meet our AI Insiders (Building Key Relationships) (February 21, 2019)
+  Campaign Milestones: Tracking Progress Along the Way (January 24, 2019)
+  Key Players & Power Dynamics | How the Elections Impact Legislative Strategy (December 6, 2018)
+ Special Live Q & A, The Senate Flipped. (November 15, 2018)
+ State Power & Authority Why Working Across Regions Matters (Nov 1, 2018)
+ Understanding State Legislative & Budget Cycles (Oct 4, 2018)
+ Regional Funder Training Pre-Webinar (September 12, 2018)
+ AI Tools Basics | Navigating All Available Member Resources (April 26, 2018)
+ Budget & Caucus Priorities Overview (February 20, 2018)
+ Budget & Caucus Priorities Overview (February 28, 2018)

In Person Trainings

Instructions

We will be announcing more in-person trainings in 2019 – likely on Long Island and in Buffalo. We anticipate more demand than we can meet for these trainings and will be accepting participants on a rolling basis by application. Please answer every question on the application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. If accepted, in-person trainings are free for members and cost $50 per person for prospective members.

Contact hello@advocacy-institute.org for a link to the application or with any questions.

Hudson Valley & Westchester

We’ll share information about upcoming trainings in this area as soon as we have something planned!

Contact hello@advocacy-institute.org with any questions.

New York City

We’ll share information about upcoming trainings in this area as soon as we have something planned!

Contact hello@advocacy-institute.org with any questions.

Western NY

We’ll share information about upcoming trainings in this area as soon as we have something planned!

Contact hello@advocacy-institute.org with any questions.

Long Island

Deadline: August 30, 2019 – APPLY HERE

Long Island Training (Suffolk) –  September 17 – 18, 2019

The Advocacy Institute (AI) is coming to Long Island to offer two-day trainings in Suffolk and Nassau County on legislative and budget advocacy. The trainings are an excellent professional development opportunity for those looking to deepen their knowledge about the legislative landscape at the local and state level.

Deadline: August 30, 2019 – APPLY HERE

Long Island Training (Nassau) –  October 22 – 23, 2019

The Advocacy Institute (AI) is coming to Long Island to offer two-day trainings in Suffolk and Nassau County on legislative and budget advocacy. The trainings are an excellent professional development opportunity for those looking to deepen their knowledge about the legislative landscape at the local and state level.

Contact hello@advocacy-institute.org with any questions.

Past Trainings

+ New York City Regional 3 Day (July 11, 18, 25, 2019)
+ Western New York Regional Day (June 10, 2019)
+ Hudson Valley & Westchester 2 Day (March 20 & 21, 2019)
+ New York City Regional 2 Day (Jan 30 & 31, 2019)
+ Hudson Valley Regional Funder Training (October 25, 2018)
+ Western NY Regional Funder Training (October 12, 2018)
+ NYC Regional Training (Jan. 31, Feb. 7 & 14, 2018)
+ Hudson Valley Regional Training (January 24-26, 2018)
+ Member Training (November 14, 2017)
+ Member Training (October 17, 2017)
+ Western New York Training (September 26, 27, 28, 2017)
+ Member Training (September 20, 2017)
+ Summer Leadership Course (July 6, 13, 20, 27, 2017)
+ Joint Training Series with HSC & UNH (July 11, 18, 2, 2017)
+ Long Island Training (w/ LICET) (May 10, 11, 12, 2017)
+ Member Training (May 18, 2017)
+ Member Training (April 13, 2017)
+ Member Training (March 16, 2017)
+ Member Training (February 9, 2017)
+ Buffalo Training. (December 9 – 11, 2016)
+ Member Training (November 15, 2016)
+ Member Training (September 20, 2016)
+ Long Island Nassau Training (May 25 – 27, 2016)
+ Long Island Suffolk Training (April 26 – 28, 2016)
+ NYC Training (April 22, 2016)
+ Westchester Training. (February 3 – 5, 2016)

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