2025 Nonprofit Credential in Advocacy and Civic Engagement

Description

You know the stakes are high. The people you serve need a voice, and your mission depends on breaking through barriers to influence policies and laws that shape their lives. But how do you balance your passion with the overwhelming complexities of government policies and legislative processes?

The Nonprofit Credential in Advocacy and Civic Engagement is designed to help. Gain the tools and strategies to lead transformative advocacy efforts with confidence. From crafting organizational policies to mobilizing collective action and engaging in the legal and political landscapes, this credential empowers you to turn your passion into policy and create lasting change for the communities you serve.

Learn how to:

• Develop a comprehensive advocacy plan for your organization
• Craft a public narrative that drives action and change
• Align your mission with key policies, decision-makers, and community needs
• Keep your nonprofit organization protected by learning about advocacy and lobbying laws
• Learn how to engage more effectively with your elected officials

Be bold and make your organization heard to create a lasting impact for your community.

Upon completion, your organization will earn the Nonprofit Credential Advocacy and Civic Engagement Badge, a mark of excellence to share with your network and show the world you’re serious about making an impact.

Note: The Nonprofit Credential program is for 501(c) organizations only. 

Learn more about Badge Requirements for the Nonprofit Credential in Advocacy and Civic Engagement.

Cost
UNA Members: $180 for the first person/$40 for each additional participant
Not-Yet Members: $360 for the first person/$80 for each additional participant

Course Dates
Online Training Sessions
Day 1: Wednesday October 22, 2025 | 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Day 2: Thursday October 23, 2025 | 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM

Organizational Consultation
40-minute consult on Tuesday December 2, 2025 (Dates are subject to change.)

Location
Online via Zoom

Subject Matter Expert: Jennifer Seelig

Jennifer Seelig has been involved in politics and public service for three decades at a policy-making and leadership level in both the private and public sectors for such entities as the City of Salt Lake, the Utah League of Cities and Towns, 1-800 CONTACTS, and for Utah State University. Jennifer was elected by District 23 residents in November of 2006 to the Utah House of Representatives. In 2012, her caucus colleagues elected her House Minority Leader - the first female in Utah’s history to serve in this role. She retired from elected office in 2015 in order to finish her PhD in Political Science -which was completed in the fall of 2018 from the University of Utah. Jennifer's research area of interest is in community based organizations and their capacity to empower people politically. She has a Master of Public Administration degree from the University of Utah and a BA in English from the University of Louisville.