Background on the Academy

Background on the Academy:
Change Machine is pleased to announce our inaugural Data & Advocacy Training Academy (D.A.T.A) this fall. The Change Machine D.A.T.A is presented in partnership with New York Association of Training and Employment Professionals (NYATEP). This online academy will use a cohort model to gather Change Machine partners from all over the US to assist partner organizations in using data to strengthen their advocacy efforts, effectively advocate to federal policymakers about the role of financial security in communities, and advance critical federal policies to support community needs.

Academy Specifics:
  • A deep and practical understanding of the legislative and budgetary processes at the Federal level
  • Review nonprofit advocacy rules and regulations
  • Guided training on accessing Change Machine Platform Data for advocacy 
  • Guided training on creating a one pager for federal advocacy using Change Machine Platform data
  • Skills training on advocating to federal policymakers
  • Exposure to subject matter experts; including a virtual legislative visits with federal legislators or legislative staff 
  • Guidance on creating a federal advocacy strategy for your organization
  • Connection to a network of advocacy colleagues from across the nation
Academy Learning Goals: 
The Academy includes a series of virtual seminars with leading advocacy and data experts, virtual visits with legislators and legislative staff to provide an opportunity for participants to utilize their learning, and the creation of an advocacy document using data from each participant’s organization. Participants will also learn about the advocacy experiences of their peers.

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