Event Details
Thursday, August 06, 2026
10:00am – 2:00pm PT
Pacific Rim Institute for Environmental Stewardship
180 Parker Rd, Coupeville, WA 98239
Join NAWA’s Policy Director and nonprofit advocates for a discussion about why policy and advocacy work is essential to achieving nonprofit missions. We’ll provide an overview of advocacy, lobbying, and what you need to know to stay compliant with state and federal laws.
You can expect answers to questions like:
- Why do we advocate?
- What is advocacy and lobbying?
- What do we need to know to stay compliant?
- How do we talk to decision-makers about the issues that affect our communities?
A light lunch will be provided. Interested in connecting with other Whidbey Island nonprofits online? Join Whidbey Community Foundation’s Community Slack.
Cost
This workshop is free to attend thanks to support from our partners.
Who Should Attend
Nonprofit professionals, board members, and volunteers interested in advocacy are encouraged to attend.
Accessibility
Interpretation: Please indicate during registration if you have an interpretation request. Typically, we need at least two weeks in order to schedule an interpreter.
Visual Descriptions: Presenters will include visual descriptions of themselves and the slides to give a person who is low-vision or blind a sense of space and place.
If you have additional accessibility requests, please let us know when you register.
About the Speaker
Tiffany Brace, Policy Director, Nonprofit Association of Washington
Tiffany became Nonprofit Association of Washington’s Policy Director in October of 2022. She brings over 10 years of experience in social work, public policy, and advocacy across disability rights, voter engagement, education, childcare access, and healthcare. She received her Bachelor of Arts in International Studies and Spanish from Seattle University and her Master of Social Work in Administration and Policy Practice from the University of Washington. Tiffany is passionate about supporting nonprofits, their workers, and those they benefit to advocate for a thriving Washington. When she’s not deep-diving into a policy proposal or meeting with advocates, Tiffany is often found baking up seasonal treats for the gluten free community. Tiffany will say yes to any invitation as long as her dog, Yuki, is invited too.
Thanks to Our Partner
Presented by Nonprofit Association of Washington and OSOS, Corporations & Charities Division in partnership with Whidbey Community Foundation.
Questions? Contact Nonprofit Association of Washington
Phone: (855) 299-2922 x108
Email: [email protected]