Advocating Within the Law - Lobbying Compliance at the Federal and State Levels
This session focuses on helping advocates understand how to effectively engage in the public policy process while staying within the legal and ethical boundaries that govern lobbying activities. Participants will learn the difference between general advocacy and lobbying, how federal...
Order, Motions, and Majority Rule - Robert’s Rules of Order for Effective Organizations
Effective organizations don’t succeed by accident—they succeed through order, clarity, and disciplined decision-making. Order, Motions, and Majority Rule: Robert’s Rules of Order for Effective Organizations introduces the practical foundations of parliamentary procedure and shows how structured meetings lead to stronger...
How Laws Really Get Made - The Legislative Process in Practice
Most Americans remember the basics of lawmaking from Schoolhouse Rock — but the real process in Washington is far more complex. In this practical, behind-the-scenes webinar, we go beyond the textbook version to explore how legislation actually moves through Congress,...
The Constitutional Foundation of Advocacy - Article I & the First Amendment
This class grounds citizen advocacy in the U.S. Constitution, explaining how Article I establishes the legislative branch and why lawful engagement with elected officials is fundamental to representative government. Participants explore First Amendment protections for petitioning, advocacy, and peaceful assembly,...