This interactive course will teach participants how to work within the parameters of non-profit lobbying laws and secure strong legislation that meets their organizations' missions at the local, state, and federal levels. Participants will leave with the basics of an advocacy action plan for their association. This plan includes effective advocacy strategies as well as creative ways to overcome implementation barriers to those strategies. This course is one of two optional courses required to complete the certificate program. Course fee: $350 for certificate program enrollees, or $250 for non-certificate enrollees. Lunch is included. Registration will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis. Written cancellation requests must be received no later than April 16, 2008. A $25 administration fee will be deducted from the refund. For additional information visit: http://www.realtor.org/aesubs.nsf/pages/uofccertificate or contact Dolores Plambeck: by email or phone: 312.329.8877 or contact Laurie Oken by email or phone: 312.329.8307

Meet the Speaker(s):
Mauricio Vivero