Announcement: DABSJ is embarking on a new chapter as we initiate a public search for our next President & CEO! We are seeking a visionary leader to continue our mission of providing safety, advocacy, and support for children and families in West Michigan. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gANSdPN8 #DABSJstrongertogether
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December 2023 Best Practice Series: Enhancing the Peer Support Workforce for People with I/DD and Their Families 11:00 am-12:30 pm Pacific The Supporting Families Best Practice Series will introduce and elevate best practices related to supporting families. The series will be held quarterly in collaboration with the National Community of Practice for Supporting Families. Each session will feature a panel of individuals or entities who will address key recommendations from the National Agenda through their lens of grassroots advocacy, “practice level” implementation, state service systems, federal policies, and research. This Best Practice Series will focus on Recommendation 3: Design and fund peer support as a critical service, including state-specific funding for Family Support Programs as well as Recommendation 6: Ensure meaningful leadership roles of people and families with lived experience by professionalizing family and self-advocate roles and increasing mechanisms for capacity building and preparing organizations and systems to appreciate family leadership. https://lnkd.in/g-dyzAGb
December 2023 Best Practice Series: Enhancing the Peer Support Workforce for People with I/DD and Their Families
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During today’s Leadership Program Government Day, Supervisor Joe Simitian, District 5 Supervisor, County of Santa Clara, led an informative session called “13 Tips for Successful Advocacy.” Leadership Program participants learned helpful tools to become more effective advocates. What tips do you have to be an effective advocate?
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I need to thank Jamil Zaki for sharing his book The War for Kindness with the world. It inspired me to spend more time thinking about (and talking about) how empathetic leadership contributes to the success of DEI advocacy in workplaces. 😌🙏🏾 If your #dei strategy: ✔️ is tough to communicate ✔️ is absent of executive leadership's support, and/or ✔️ has completely stalled - Please reach out to learn how I can help. There's no magic wand🪄. ALL advocacy requires ongoing effort, and those in positions of leadership should be the most assertive in championing DEI in the workplace. If you need support, reach out. I'm here to help. #keepgoing #diversityequityinclusion #dei #advocacy #leadership
Live webinars and in-person workshops aren't your only option for engaging your team in DEI education and advocacy! Partners like Marshall Community Credit Union and Arrow Senior Living Management are taking advantage of our 10-minute mini series meant to get and KEEP team members engaged all year long. Check out this clip and DM to ask about our 12-part mini learning series today! #dei #onlinelearning #professionaldevelopment #personalgrowth #empathy #empatheticleadership
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📚FREE RESOURCE Are you an educator or school leader looking to cultivate and demonstrate effective leadership, support student advocacy, and promote community partnerships? 📝Download this infographic to discuss with your Professional Learning Community (PLC). Want the printable version? Visit www.dreedcca.com #advocacy #teachersoflinkedin #schoolleadership #schoolpartnerships #collaboration
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Reminder for #cdfis and their supporters: Opportunity Finance Network is hosting a webinar Thursday 7/11. Don't miss it if you're looking to strengthen connections with your policymakers and influence policies that matter most to your community. We’ll discuss: ✅ An update on CDFI public policy priorities and the FY 2025 appropriations process. ✅ Building relationships with your Congressional delegation. ✅ Positioning your CDFI as an industry expert and resource to your policymakers. ✅ The value of hosting site visits and how to select a borrower and site. ✅ How to determine messaging that will resonate and craft talking points for your advocacy. ✅ Other opportunities to get involved in advocacy. #economicopportunity
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Advocacy for CDFIs. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
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Live webinars and in-person workshops aren't your only option for engaging your team in DEI education and advocacy! Partners like Marshall Community Credit Union and Arrow Senior Living Management are taking advantage of our 10-minute mini series meant to get and KEEP team members engaged all year long. Check out this clip and DM to ask about our 12-part mini learning series today! #dei #onlinelearning #professionaldevelopment #personalgrowth #empathy #empatheticleadership
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I am thrilled to share that I have successfully completed the course on "Using Public Policy to Make Social Change" with honor. Throughout this course, I gained valuable insights into how public policy can be a powerful tool for driving positive change in society. From understanding the intricacies of policy design and implementation to exploring strategies for effective advocacy, this journey has been incredibly. #PublicPolicy #SocialChange #ContinuousLearning #PolicyMaking #Impact
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This month is Advocacy August with @MENTOR and Lion’s Pride Mentoring is in full support of this cause, ready to learn, increase our skills, and take action by advocating for youth mentoring to elected officials. For more information on how to be involved in advocating for youth mentoring check out some of these @MENTOR resources --- - Check out MENTOR’s blog throughout the month for continuous updates on youth mentoring advocacy updates and successes. - Join MENTOR for an #AdvocacyAugust webinar: “Effective Strategies for Election Year Impact” on August 12 from 1:00 – 2:00 PM EST. Learn ideas and tactics of how mentoring organizations can engage with candidates in an election year. Register on their website. - Make an impact this #AdvocacyAugust by nominating a Mayor for Mentoring, checking your voter registration, or taking 2 minutes to contact your elected officials in the Action Center above! For additional information head over to MENTOR's page or website linked below. #lionspridementoring #mentoringmatters #mentoringamplifies #adovacyaugust
It’s #AdvocacyAugust, and this month is all about leveling up our advocacy skills to be well-equipped to communicate the needs of our community’s young people to elected officials. 🦸 Now, more than ever, it’s crucial to raise our voices and advocate for the support and resources our youth need to thrive. Whether you're a seasoned advocate or new to the scene, there are countless ways to get involved and make a meaningful impact. Dive into how you can contribute to nationwide efforts this month. 📢 Together, we can strengthen the case for mentoring and ensure that quality mentoring relationships are available for all young people. Learn more at 🔗https://lnkd.in/e-ugQUEQ #MentoringAmplifies
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With their "Things You Didn't Know" series and virtual webinars, Rooted Change, an initiative of The Moriah Group, is at the intersection of young people of color, policy, and advocacy. Follow them on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn for resources and learn how you can join them for the upcoming "What Now: The After Effects of the Brown v. Board of Education Ruling" webinar TOMORROW! #BrownvBoard #RacialJustice #EducationEquity #Education #PolicyChange #Webinar #SocialJustice #Community #RacialEquity
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ICYMI: Leveraging a state advocacy strategy can be a great way to increase #firstgen support. Enter the Center's latest Resource Guide, "Engaging in Statewide Advocacy for First-generation College Students," which offers an overview, recommendations and resources, and a state blueprint to help you begin or continue your advocacy efforts. This free Center resource, authored by the University of Kansas' Dr. Dallas Doane, is available at bit.ly/3VqHh2g.
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