Networking & Knowledge @ CityLink
Wednesday, September 3 @8:30 am - 10:30 am
Advocacy Without Jeopardy: Navigating Policy Boundaries for Nonprofits
In today’s fast-changing world, nonprofits are feeling more urgency than ever to speak up—but many folks are unsure where the legal line is. Can you call for policy change? What counts as lobbying? How do you protect your 501(c)(3) status while still standing up for your mission? Join us for a practical and timely conversation about how to advocate legally and effectively as a nonprofit professional. You’ll walk away with clear answers, useful tips, and more confidence to use your voice the right way.
Date:
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Time:
8:30-9:00 – Doors open/Networking
9:00-10:30 – Program
Location:
CityLink
800 Bank St, Cincinnati, OH 45214
Join us in the Multipurpose Room
Cost:
AFP Members & Students (with valid student ID) – $10
Non-Members – $49
This event will be approved for 1.5 CFRE Credits.
Your reservation is a financial commitment.
About the Speakers:
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Hailey Barr from UWGC Hailey Barr is the Public Policy and Advocacy Manager at United Way of Greater Cincinnati. Hailey has experience in public relations, event coordination, program management, and political engagement from various organizations including Fish & Richardson P.C., Gallup, and Hillel International. Hailey holds a Master’s of Professional Studies in Public Relations & Corporate Communications from Georgetown University and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government from Miami University. |
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Holly Hankinson of GCF Holly Hankinson is the Director of Government Partnerships for the Greater Cincinnati Foundation. Hankinson has designed and managed advocacy strategies around the city of Cincinnati and leads GCF’s advocacy strategy on the local, state, and national level. |
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Treva Reid from the Urban League/Executive Director of the Holloman Center Treva is the Executive Director for the Holloman Center for Social Justice, a part of the Urban League of Greater Cincinnati. Reid comes to the Holloman Center after a career of civic service, both as a City Councilmember in Oakland, CA, and as an advocate and public affairs professional. Her work now provides a unique perspective as a non-profit leader in a privately funded center of a publicly funded organization. |
