Unlock your coalition’s potential with the Center’s comprehensive training programs! Our diverse sessions empower your coalition with essential skills in organizing, engagement strategies, media advocacy, and engaging decision-makers, among other topics.
To request one of the training topics listed below, or to inquire about additional topics not covered on this site, click here!
Additionally, don’t forget to check out our 2-day Campaign Organizing & Leadership Institute designed to enhance your skills.
Coalition Building Trainings
Storytelling
In this workshop, you’ll uncover your personal “why” and learn to craft compelling narratives that resonate with your community. Through interactive exercises and collaborative discussions, you’ll harness your passion to inspire meaningful change in your communities.
Root Cause Analysis
Root Cause Analysis (RCA) is a method for identifying the underlying causes of social issues and their symptoms, leading to effective solutions. In this training, you will learn how to utilize RCA as a team-building exercise to strengthen your coalition and foster meaningful discussions about the deeply rooted challenges posed by the tobacco industry.
How to have an Effective One-on-One Meeting
One-on-one meetings can enhance your coalition’s relationship-building skills and expand its network. In this session, you’ll discover strategies for fostering meaningful connections, setting clear collaborative goals, and effectively communicating your vision to engage potential allies and enhance your community impact.
Engaging Elected Officials Trainings
How to Provide Public Comment
This training is designed to help you and your coalition learn to provide effective public comments during city council and board of supervisor meetings. You’ll learn effective strategies to articulate your campaign’s message.
How to Conduct Decision Maker Meeting
This training is designed to help you and your coalition learn to provide effective public comments during city council and board of supervisor meetings. You’ll learn effective strategies to articulate your campaign’s message.
Preparing to Meet with Decision Makers
Equip yourself with the skills to engage effectively with your city council members or board of supervisors. In this training, you’ll learn meeting etiquette for interacting with elected officials, how to articulate your message confidently, and how to tailor your approach to advocate effectively for your policy issue.
Campaign Strategizing Trainings
Midwest Academy Strategy Chart (MASC) Train the Trainer
This training equips you to be an effective MASC facilitator, guiding discussions and extracting key insights to develop your strategic chart. Participants will leave feeling more confident in completing their MASC and equipped with practical facilitation methods to engage their group in this essential activity.
Circles of Influence
Unlock the power of your coalition with our Circles of Influence training, an essential tool for completing the MASC. This session will teach coalitions how to leverage their networks and relationships to effectively connect with and influence decision-makers. Participants will identify allies and constituents, assessing their levels of influence with key decision-makers.
Media Advocacy Trainings
Understanding Media Advocacy and Why it Matters
Does your coalition need to understand the foundations of Media Advocacy? This presentation explores the concept of media advocacy, highlighting its role in shaping public perception and influencing policy through strategic communication.
Media Advocacy Spokesperson Training
This 2-hour training session focuses on equipping individuals with the skills to serve as effective media advocates, emphasizing techniques for clear communication and impactful storytelling. Can be separated into two one-hour sessions.
Messaging for Impact
This session delves into the art of crafting compelling messages that resonate with decision makers and the community. Participants will learn strategic techniques for developing clear, persuasive communication that enhances their advocacy efforts and maximizes their influence.
Engaging with Decision Makers Using Social Media
This session teaches strategies for leveraging social platforms to connect with influencers and policymakers. Participants will learn best practices for crafting impactful messages and effectively advocating for their causes online.
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