Inform USA Webinar - Lobbying for I&R while Leading your I&R!
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As federal, state and local governments are increasingly leaning on I&Rs as the “go to” solution for all manner of needs and situations, I&Rs themselves need better tools to claim the resources to do this work. But who has time for advocacy when we are busy taking calls and managing our programs – even when renewed interest in I&Rs among elected officials is requiring us to step into the public policy spotlight? This workshop will explore how to legislate support for I&R in all levels of government.
Objectives:
- learn the benefits of advocating and lobbying for your I&R.
- explore the various lobbying methods used in a digital world.
- where to go for updates on issues of interest
- how to develop a rapport with elected officials and staff to benefit your mutual constituencies.
Catherine Rea
AIRS Policy Committee Chair/Vice President for 211
Heart of Florida United Way, Orlando, Florida
Catherine has served in various roles within government and nonprofit sectors, most recently as Heart of Florida United Way's Vice President for 211, and formally as CEO at Community Information and Referral Services (CIR) in Arizona, Director for Livingston County Human Services in Michigan, and as Legislative Aide in the Michigan House of Representatives. Catherine holds a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from Eastern Michigan University and Masters' Degrees from Arizona State University in Public Administration and Nonprofit Administration. Catherine is the current President of the AIRS Board of Directors and Chairperson of the AIRS Public Policy Committee
Joshua B. Pedersen
Senior Director, 211
United Way Worldwide, Arlington, Virginia
Joshua has worked and volunteered in the nonprofit industry for more than 25 years. He led the implementation of the 211 service throughout Utah, has served as Director of Services for the Utah Food Bank, as Vice President of United Way of Northern Utah, CEO of United Way of Frederick County, Maryland and as President & CEO of 211 Maryland. Today Joshua is the Senior Director for 211 at United Way Worldwide. Joshua has served on way too many boards. Today he serves on the Inform USA Board, the Maryland Governor’s Commission on Service & Volunteerism and as a Trustee for the Ausherman Family Foundation. Joshua has a bachelor’s degree in Communication from Weber State University.
Meredith Ponder Whitmire
Vice President
Matz, Blancato and Associates, Washington, District of Columbia
Meredith Whitmire is the Vice President of Matz, Blancato and Associates in Washington, DC. For over eight years, she has specialized in policy analysis and development in the aging and healthcare fields. She attended Georgetown University, where she received her law degree and BA in American Studies. She is passionate about helping people use their personal experiences to advocate for federal policy change. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking and playing fetch with her cats.