Name: Yes, You Can (and Should) Say That: Advocacy & Lobbying for Nonprofits
Start: 2026-03-26T17:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-03-26T18:30:00-04:00
Location: 9211 Arboretum Pkwy, Richmond, VA 23236-5404, United States

Yes, You Can (and Should) Say That: Advocacy & Lobbying for Nonprofits

Ever stopped mid-sentence and wondered, “Are we allowed to say this?”
This session breaks down what advocacy and lobbying really means for nonprofits, what’s fair game, and how and when to speak up.
Come for the practical guidance, stay for happy hour and conversation with people who get it.
Led by Anne McDonnell, MPA, OTR/L, CBIST, an award-winning nonprofit leader and advocate with more than 35 years of experience. As former Executive Director of the Brain Injury Association of Virginia, she helped build one of the most influential brain injury organizations in the country and has been recognized at both the state and national level for her leadership and public policy work.