AGENDA

Times listed below are in Eastern Time (ET) - the local time in Alexandria, Virginia. Agenda subject to change so keep an eye out for latest updates!

Click here to view the agenda for the 2024 Advocacy Forum & Capitol Hill Day.

On Tuesday, July 23, registration materials will be available to be picked up at 2 PM and formal programming begins at 3 PM, followed by a welcome reception at 4:30 PM. Be sure to tell us during registration if you are planning to attend the reception so we can plan accordingly. Travelers should confirm their event registration before making nonrefundable travel plans.

We will have two Know Before You Go Webinars to help attendees prepare for the Forum and Hill Day. Information on how to register for these webinars can be found below.

Know Before You Go: 2024 Advocacy Forum and Hill Day Webinar - Click here to watch the recording.
May 22 at 3:00 PM

Whether you have already registered for the Advocacy Forum and Capitol Hill Day or want to learn more, join us on May 22 at 3 PM ET to get an overview of this year’s new additions to the event and the Network asks we will be advocating for during Hill meetings. We will cover logistics and content as well as tips to help with scheduling meetings with Congressional offices. Please bring your questions and join us!

2024 Advocacy Forum Policy Priorities Overview and Resources - Click here to watch the recording.
June 26 3:00 PM 

This webinar will help United Ways prepare for the July 25 Hill Day with a briefing on the policy asks, talking points and resources and an overview of what to expect during Hill meetings with Congressional offices. We will also provide tips to maximize the Executive Branch Partnerships Summit and how to navigate Capitol Hill for your meetings with your Congressional Representatives, Senators and their staff.

 

Day 1: Tuesday, July 23

2:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Mary Gates Learning Center (Located within United Way Worldwide office - 701 N. Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA)
3:15 pm - 3:45 pm
This world-cafe-style session is an opportunity to connect with peers from United Ways across the country to learn about your local efforts, policy wins, and get to know one another to see how you may collaborate and support each other's work. The session will include connection with United Ways based on metro size and areas of policy priorities.
3:50 pm - 4:30 pm
Discover strategies for leveraging volunteer, partner, and donor relationships to help you navigate challenging political environments and achieve policy goals. This round-table session offers the opportunity to connect with peers from across the country on topics that include navigating bipartisan challenges, translating impactful work into policy influence, and developing resources.
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Naomi Lett

Senior Director, State Policy and Advocacy
United Way Worldwide

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Sam Goodstein

Executive Vice President
Venn Strategies

4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Join Angela F. Williams, CEO of United Way Worldwide and Rosie Allen-Herring, CEO of the United Way of the National Capital Area, for food, refreshment, and entertainment at the Advocacy Forum Welcome Reception.

Day 6: Wednesday, July 24

8:00 am - 11:30 am
Mary Gates Learning Center (Located within United Way Worldwide office - 701 N. Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA)
8:30 am - 9:00 am
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Angela F. Williams

President & CEO
United Way Worldwide

9:00 am - 10:00 am
This session explores the experiences of local United Ways that have successfully leveraged policy work for state appropriations. Hear from United Way leaders across the network about their work to secure one-time and on-going resources to help advance community impact priorities.
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Blake Pang

President & CEO
United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierras

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Jim Mullen

President & CEO
United Way of Summit & Medina

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Sara Fawcett

President & CEO
United Way of the Midlands (South Carolina)

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Janet Quintero

VP of External Affairs
United Way of Southern Nevada

10:15 am - 11:00 am
Join Byron Garrett, Executive Vice President of Government Partnerships at United Way Worldwide, as he hosts a panel discussion featuring insights and experiences from three local CEOs on leveraging government partnerships. Learn how they've utilized programmatic approaches to partner with government leaders and drive a local change agenda.
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Byron Garrett

EVP, Government Partnerships
United Way Worldwide

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Pete Manzo

President & CEO
United Ways of California

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CJ Butcher

Advocacy and Grants Manager
United Way of Greater Knoxville

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Shawna Forsberg

President & CEO
United Way of the Midlands (Nebraska)

11:00 am - 11:30 am
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Mary Gates Learning Center (Located within United Way Worldwide office - 701 N. Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA)
1:00 pm - 4:30 pm

The Partnership Summit, organized in collaboration with the Department of Commerce, offers an opportunity to engage and amplify opportunities for collaboration at both the national and community levels regarding program implementation, policy, and community engagement. Join the Commerce Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships (OFBNP) in Washington, DC, for this unique and informative experience. The session will include an opportunity to build out a framework for government partnership with peers and panelists that will help provide a roadmap for revenue diversification.

1:00 PM Arrival/Networking
1:30 PM Welcome and Keynote
2:00 PM Agency Panel
2:45 PM Listening Sessions
Session 1 (Government Grants, Technical Assistance, and Contracts: Best Practices)
Session 2 (Partnering on Bill Implementation)
3:45 PM Partnerships Mini Fair

4:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Sheraton Hotel (801 North Saint Asaph Street, Alexandria, VA)

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