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Advocacy in Action: Tools and Tactics for Advocacy Communications

Date
March 19, 2020

A crucial part of advocacy work is building relationships with your community in order to get your message out. In this session, learn how to build stronger relationships with key partners: the media, elected officials, your supports, and your staff. Discover tips on how to improve your advocacy communications on social media and your local media outreach by crafting new strategies for sharing your story and the impact your health center makes.

Learning Objectives

  • Craft advocacy communications for specific audiences.
  • Effectively communicate your health center’s story.
  • Improve your media outreach at home.

Speakers

Speaker Image for Clarence J. Fluker
Director, Community Engagement, Association of American Medical Colleges
Speaker Image for Jen Anderson
Associate Director, Communications, Michigan Primary Care Association
Speaker Image for Shamaal Sheppard
Manager, National Grassroots Advocacy, NACHC

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