The entirely virtual Civic Engagement Boot Camp by Secure Families Initiative is less than one month away! We are thrilled to share this tentative agenda. The two half days are jam-packed with informative presentations, motivating speakers, and networking tools to make change in your community.
Training
Public Narrative: How to Tell Your Story
One of the most important things you can do as a military spouse advocate is tell your story. This helps voters understand what it’s really like to have a loved one serve in uniform. Our stories explain how foreign policy decisions have ripple effects here at home. Join our public narrative training to learn some […]
Public Narrative: How to Tell Your Story
One of the most important things you can do as a military spouse advocate is tell your story. This helps voters understand what it’s really like to have a loved one serve in uniform. Our stories explain how foreign policy decisions have ripple effects here at home. Join our public narrative training to learn some […]
How to: Organize Webinar
2021 is going to be a big year. A lot of us have leftover energy from last year’s election and are eager to turn that energy into real change for families like ours. But how can we as a community have actual impact at such a high level? Simple: we organize. Join us for a […]
How to: Lobby Your Elected Officials Webinar
From your Member of Congress to your local School Board, elected officials are there to represent your voice and your values. But how do you get them to take action on the things you care about? We discuss the strategies that are most effective at changing hearts and minds, and which ones are more hassle […]
How We Organize.
We kicked off 2021 with a training on the theory and strategy behind eeeeeeverything we do here at SFI. I know, pretty legit. Because this stuff is so integral to our work, we thought we’d share the highlights here.
Politics in the Military
You might be thinking, “Advocacy is all sounds great! But I’m afraid of being ‘too political’ for fear of hurting my service member’s career. After all, aren’t there rules in the military about not doing that sort of thing?” We understand where you’re coming from. But the good news is: there really aren’t. Don’t believe us? […]
Answering Tough Questions
Have you ever struggled when having political conversations? Maybe you freeze because you’re too afraid of saying something “wrong.” Maybe you have a hard time staying calm when things get emotionally-charged. Many of us believe so strongly in our cause, whatever that may be, but still struggle to answer challenging or intricate questions. These questions […]
Answering Tough Questions
Have you ever struggled when having political conversations? Maybe you freeze because you’re too afraid of saying something “wrong.” Maybe you have a hard time staying calm when things get emotionally-charged. Many of us believe so strongly in our cause, whatever that may be, but still struggle to answer challenging or intricate questions. These questions […]
Relational Voter Outreach Webinar
Talking to people we know about voting is TWICE as effective as talking to strangers. But sometimes it feels awkward! How do you even bring up voting with them? In this webinar, we’ll talk about “Relational Voter Outreach” techniques — some tips and tricks for encouraging your friends and family to vote. By the end, […]