Policymakers need public input to develop good ideas into good policy, and nonprofits are valued experts in our areas of specialty. Nonprofits of all shapes and sizes must partner with our governmental partners through advocacy and lobbying to cultivate strong, thriving, joyful communities.  

Are you ready to dip your toe into advocacy? Maybe your toe is already in the advocacy waters and you are looking for opportunities to keep honing your skills. Wherever you are on your advocacy journey, join us and learn about how advocacy can further your organization’s mission and the nonprofit sector as a whole. 

You’ll learn about: 

• Why advocacy matters 
• Advocacy vs. lobbying 
• Understanding power and influence 
• Building relationships with decision-makers 
• Getting started as an advocate 

After completing Advocacy 101: Foundations of Advocacy, join us for the next step in your Advocacy Academy journey for Advocacy 201: Strategic Advocacy on November 24, 2026.

This event is part of the Minnesota Council of Nonprofit’s Advocacy Academy, which seeks to support nonprofit advocates and those who want to become nonprofit advocates!