Upcoming Webinars and Trainings
June 26, 2012
Please join us for some upcoming online trainings!
Webinar: Advocating for Grandparents - 2012
Tuesday, July 31st, 2:00-4:00pm EST
Cost: FREE for Grassroots Network Members, $20 for Non-Member Nonprofits, $30 for Non-Member For-Profits
With the 2012 elections fast upon us, many organizations are planning advocacy efforts during the legislative and election season. In this webinar, participants will learn: how the Federal systems work; how to learn about your state system; effective advocacy techniques (direct and grassroots, from meeting with legislators to writing to them); advocacy vs. lobbying; limitations of 501(c)(3) nonprofit lobbying/advocacy; issues facing grandparents/kinship caregivers in the 2012 elections.
This webinar is presented by Michelle Bauer, a former lobbyist with experience as a New York State Senate staffer and experience on over 30 local and state campaigns, as well as two national campaigns.
This webinar will occur in one part on July 31st from 2:00-4:00pm EST. Payment includes this single webinar. An internet connection is required to view the webinar. You have the option of listening in over the internet or calling a toll-free number to listen over the phone.
Building a Coalition through Collaboration: A Two-Part Webinar Series
Monday, August 6th, 2:00-4:00pm EST and Monday, August 13th, 2:00-4:00pm EST
Cost: $35 for Grassroots Network Members, $50 for Non-Member Nonprofits, $75 for Non-Member For-Profits
Presented by Michelle Bauer, a nonprofit professional with significant experience in coalition-building and collaborative success, this two-part course provides an overview of the why, what, and how of building a collaborative movement. Included in the presentations are guides, tip sheets, and additional materials to enable participants to start coalition-building immediately.
The webinars will utilize existing kinship coalitions for examples, as well as other collaboratives focused on children and families.
The training will occur in two parts: First, on August 6th from 2:00-4:00pm EST and second on August 13th from 2:00-4:00pm EST. Payment includes both webinars. An internet connection is required to view the webinars. You have the option of listening in over the internet or calling a toll-free number to listen over the phone.
Legal Issues in Kinship Care: A Two-Part Webinar Series
Wednesday, August 22nd, 2:00-4:00pm EST and Wednesday, August 29th, 2:00-4:00pm EST
Cost: $35 for Grassroots Network Members, $50 for Non-Member Nonprofits; $75 for Non-Member For-Profits
Presented by attorney and kinship expert Gerard Wallace, this two-part course provides a comprehensive overview of Federal and state laws that govern private and public kinship care. Participants will learn about grandparents and family rights and legal obstacles to successful caregiving. They will receive a "chart" that simplifies the many legal issues, and examine typical "hypothetical" situations faced by kinship caregivers.
This training will occur in two parts: First, on August 22nd from 2:00-4:00pm EST; and second on August 29th from 2:00-4:00pm EST. Payment includes both webinars. An internet connection is required to view the webinars. You have the option of listening in over the internet or calling a toll-free number to listen over the phone.
