Building Sustainable Futures: Policy & Funding Strategies for F5 Leaders
As First 5s across California navigate declining and uncertain funding landscapes while being called to play a stronger role in shaping early childhood systems, leaders are seeking practical ways to move beyond programs and into policy and structural change.
Knowing Your Audience and Telling an Effective Story
Participants will identify their core audience, clarify what matters most to them, and practice delivering a concise “elevator pitch” that captures the heart of their work and why it matters.
The Power of Your Voice – Advocacy Messaging that Moves
Learn to craft clear, compelling messages with practical strategies for framing issues, engaging diverse audiences, and elevating advocacy impact.
Advocacy and the Law: What Public Agencies Can (and Can’t) Do
This session will equip First 5 leaders to understand advocacy rules, evaluate permissible activities, and use public resources responsibly to advance policy goals.