Learn the 'rules of engagement'

As government agencies contract out more and more services to the nonprofit sector, it is increasingly important for Hawai‘i nonprofits to have a seat at the public policy-making table, both to influence legislation and to share with Legislators the issues and concerns they face in delivering contracted services or completing their missions.

This half-day workshop is designed for executive directors, board members and staff involved in advocacy and legislative issues. It will highlight the critical elements and best practices of the public policy-making process for nonprofits and include an interactive discussion with Legislators.

You will learn:

• How policy gets made – the administrative rule-making and legislative processes
• The "rules of engagement" – when and how nonprofits can participate in policy making
• Strategies to educate lawmakers about community and nonprofit issues

Presenters:

• Andrew Aoki, principal and co-founder, 3Point
• Susan Chandler, professor and interim director, University of Hawai`i-Manoa Public Policy Center
• Sen. Suzanne Chun-Oakland, D-13th (Kalihi, Nuuanu) 
• Jerold Guben, attorney, Reinwald O’Connor & Playdon, LLP
• Steven L.F. Ho, attorney, Torkildson Katz Fonseca Moore & Hetherington
• Muthusami Kumaran, assistant professor, University of Hawai`i-Manoa Public Policy Center
• Rep. Barbara Marumoto, R-19th (Kaimuki, Kahala, Waialae)

When and where: 9 to 11:30 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 14 (registration opens at 8:45 a.m.), Hawai`i State  Capitol, Room 016

What’s included:  Workshop materials and light morning refreshments; lunch is not included.

Cost: $60 for HANO members and United Way partner agencies; $90 for nonmembers

Registration deadline:  Friday, Dec. 8