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Demystifying Processes: Public Policy and Advocacy (FREE Event)
September 25 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm CDT
Virtual Workshop – Live/Online
Fee: FREE
From federal nonprofit tax reporting and state workplace regulations to local zoning ordinances, public policy affects every nonprofit. Effectively communicating with policymakers is an important, often-overlooked task for many organizations, especially when there’s no active ask to be made.
It is good practice for all nonprofits to ensure their elected officials understand the work they do and how legislative action (or inaction) could affect it. This interactive session will demystify the state legislative process, helping participants better understand how Minnesota nonprofits can effectively advocate for their work and sector. It will also offer tips and practice on honing the efficacy and impact of your storytelling – an important component to advocacy.
The target audience for this session is Minnesota nonprofit professionals. Staff from all levels and sectors are welcomed.
Event Details
This virtual event will take place on the Zoom platform. Your access link will be emailed to you the day before the event after 12 p.m.
This session will be recorded. The recording will be available to registrants for two weeks after the live event.
Captioning is provided automatically through Zoom. For information on requesting CART, ASL, or another accommodation, please visit our Registration Policies page.
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Speaker Information
Elizabeth Emerson is a principal and senior vice president of Goff Public, a highly respected public relations and public affairs agency in Saint Paul. Elizabeth is a sought-after strategist who helps clients achieve meaningful results in even the most tumultuous political environments.
Elizabeth’s background as a campaign operative, legislative staffer and political consultant provides the foundation for her approach to problem-solving for clients, using creative strategies to fit clients’ needs. She leads Goff Public’s public affairs team, in and outside of the Capitol, working with clients to build authentic advocacy, direct lobbying and coalition efforts that produce tangible public policy outcomes.
Known for her authentic approach and willingness to tackle challenging projects head-on, Elizabeth uses her deep understanding of political processes to achieve client results.
