Description
Presented by social current
Policies continue to be shaped even after laws are passed. Federal and state agencies play a significant role in determining how laws are implemented, how funding priorities are established, and how communities ultimately experience public policy. For human service organizations, administrative advocacy is a valuable way to influence how policies directly affect programs and communities.
This session will provide participants with a practical framework for navigating the administrative policymaking process and identifying opportunities for meaningful engagement. Participants will learn how rulemaking works, where organizations can provide input during regulatory and implementation processes, and how to monitor agency actions that may impact their work. The webinar will translate complex administrative processes into actionable advocacy strategies that organizations can implement, regardless of their size or policy expertise.
Participants will explore concrete strategies for responding to proposed regulations, analyzing agency priorities and guidance documents, and communicating community perspectives throughout the policymaking process. The session will also address common barriers to engagement, including complex jargon, compressed timelines, and limited organizational capacity. Participants will also take away practical approaches for sustaining advocacy efforts in rapidly evolving policy environments.
Takeaways
- Key stages of the administrative policymaking process and how agency actions shape policy implementation
- Strategies for monitoring proposed regulations, agency guidance, and administrative priorities that affect human service organizations
- Approaches for responding effectively throughout the rulemaking and implementation process
- How to analyze regulatory documents to identify potential implications for your organization and community
Who Should Attend
- Members of the Social Current Grassroots Advocacy Network: Join online
- Executive Directors and Senior Management: Leaders responsible for setting organizational strategy and engaging with policymakers and stakeholders
- Advocacy and Policy Directors: Individuals who develop and implement advocacy strategies and engage in policy analysis and outreach
- Communications and Public Relations Managers: Professionals focused on crafting and disseminating the organization’s message to the public and media
- Program Managers and Coordinators: Staff who oversee program implementation and need to align program goals with advocacy efforts