Policy advocacy is critical to effecting systems change. Although foundations may engage in a wide variety of effective strategies, many remain uncertain about what advocacy activities are legally permissible. The unfortunate result is many grantmaking organizations remain on the policy sidelines.
The Older Americans Act (OAA) reauthorization is an opportunity for funders to help bolster critical services that address the social drivers of health and support common priority issues affecting all of us as we age, including mental health and well-being, social connection, and the care workforce. As a reminder, GIA and GIH are partnering on a new effort to mobilize funders in support of the 2024 reauthorization of the OAA.
This discussion will be useful for funders participating in the National Council on Aging’s Age + Action Conference on May 6-8, 2024, which includes a Hill Day and special funder policy sessions. The information provided in this webinar is applicable to other policy issues as well.
Join us for a workshop that will provide you with a clear understanding of what advocacy activities your 501(c)(3) organization can engage in, what communications count as lobbying, and how to maximize your non-lobbying advocacy.
Cosponsored by Grantmakers In Health (GIH) and Grantmakers In Aging (GIA)
