WHO: This 200-level training is best for those who are responsible for lobbying/engaging legislators on behalf of their organization, specifically those who communicate their organization’s positions on bills to legislators and staff.

DESCRIPTION: This virtual training offers tips and templates for how to draft your organization’s bill positions as a legislative memo / testimony, including:

• Tips for streamlining your org’s internal process for reviewing bills and approving positions quickly

• How to get on legislative stakeholder distribution lists

• Critical information to include when sending bill feedback to legislators and staff

• Exploring different types and templates of bill position memos / testimony—from a simple email to more in-depth bill analyses

PRESENTERS:

• Liz Randol, Legislative Director, ACLU-PA

• Celeste Trusty, State Legislative Affairs Director, FAMM

Training Materials and Resources

• Download presentation slideshow

• Capitol Compass Guide: Strategies for Providing Effective Stakeholder Feedback (updated)