PUBLIC POLICY

Nonprofit Advocacy Short Course at the Capitol, Nov. 13

Does your organization go to the State Legislature to testify at hearings, educate law makers or network with fellow advocates? Mark your calendar and plan to spend Tuesday, Nov. 13, at the Hawaii State Capitol Auditorium to fine-tune skills and strengthen partnerships. These two FREE workshops are for all Hawaii nonprofit advocates. RSVP to attend either or both sessions.

Hawaii State Capitol Building

Hear ethics experts explain
how to lobby within the rules

"Ethical Lobbying in Hawaii" will be presented from 8:30 to 11 a.m., on Tuesday, Nov. 13, at the Capitol Auditorium. This workshop is designed for nonprofit advocates, attorneys, consultants and others who work with the Legislature to develop public policy. Presenters include:

  • Ann Bailey, chief counsel of the California State Senate Legislative Ethics Committee
  • Daniel J. Mollway, executive director and general counsel, Hawaii State Ethics Commission
  • Charles Totto, executive director and legal counsel
    of the Honolulu Ethics Commission

Sponsors that made this free program available include the William S. Richardson School of Law, the William S. Richardson School of Law Alumni Association and the Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations. Click here to RSVP by Nov. 1 – space is limited. Questions? Call Melissa Pavlicek, (808) 523-3695.

Tim Schmaltz

Learn to forge nonprofit coalitions
that enhance political power

"Building Coalitions and Political Power for Nonprofits" will answer questions, such as: How can we build authentic, lasting, effective coalitions in the competitive world of nonprofits? What are key characteristics of honest coalitions, that honor the autonomy of agencies and dignity of individuals while creating an environment for collaboration and cooperation? What mentalities must nonprofits adopt to build real power for social change?

From 1 to 4 p.m. in the Capitol Auditorium, HANO presents Timothy J. Schmaltz, MSW, coordinator of Protecting Arizona’s Family Coalition, a diverse alliance of social and health agencies, faith based groups and community organizations dedicated to protecting and increasing health and human services funding in that state.

Benefit from the experience of real coalition building – the struggles, the fragile nature of relationships, the successes, the failures and strengths necessary to succeed in the world of power politics. Click here to RSVP by Nov. 1. For more information, contact Sally Ley, sley@hano-hawaii.org, (808) 529-0455.

We owe special thanks to the Hawaii People's Fund for their generous support. In addition, these cosponsors contributed to bring this free workshop to Hawaii:

  • Catholic Charities Hawaii
  • Child and Family Service
  • Coalition for a Drug Free Hawaii
  • Foster Family Programs of Hawaii
  • Hawaii Arts Alliance
  • HANO
  • Hawaii Youth Services Network
  • PACT
  • Maui Economic Opportunity
  • Mental Health Kokua
  • National Association of Social Workers-Hawaii Chapter
  • The Nature Conservancy in Hawaii
  • Sex Abuse Treatment Center of Hawaii