Target Audience
Anyone involved in advocacy or looking to influence policy or legislation in an area of work relevant to their non-profit organisation.
Outline
Ever wondered how can our organisation secure a legislative or policy win? This workshop has been developed to share an insider-outsider perspective on how to succeed in influencing policy or legislative change for your organisation. The workshop will inform and provide a practical roadmap.
Overview of workshop
Part 1: Understanding – knowledge building
- The Oireachtas
- The legislative calendar and process
- Seanad Commencement Matters and Dáil Topical Issues
- Parliamentary Questions
- Tips on how to inform and influence TDs and Senators
Part 2: Influencing – how to effect change
- Defining your issue and policy/legislative solution
- Setting goals and objectives
- Identify the target audience and who to influence
- Stakeholder mapping and building partnerships/alliances
- Creating effective communications
Ending: Questions and Answers – draw on Jillian’s expertise for your organisations’ campaign.
Methodology
Delivered virtually via Zoom.
Instructor
Jillian van Turnhout
Jillian van Turnhout has over 25 years’ experience serving on and chairing boards, and reporting to them as a Chief Executive. She currently chairs the Private Security Authority and Nursing Homes Ireland, and is Company Secretary of Irish Girl Guides. A former independent Senator and former Chief Executive of the Children’s Rights Alliance, she has held leadership roles across business, public affairs and the voluntary sector in Ireland and the EU. Jillian is a Chartered Director and is certified by INSEAD through its International Directors Programme. She delivers governance training and facilitation for boards across the nonprofit, sporting and State sectors.
Outcomes
- Understand how to influence and effect change.
Carmichael’s Spring Summer 2027 Scheduled Training Programme is kindly sponsored by BoardEffect.
BoardEffect is part of Diligent, the leader in modern governance. BoardEffect delivers an agile board management solution optimised for governance leaders of nonprofits, higher education institutions, community healthcare organisations, and credit unions with the right tools, analytics, and insights to drive more efficient, transparent, and secure governance.
Fees
| €80 | Nonprofit Organisation |
| €70 | Carmichael Resident Organisation |
| €90 | Statutory Organisation |
| €90 | Corporate Organisation |
Testimonials
The facilitator was great, just plain English and explained things clearly.
Jillian was able to give personal experience of how to influence.
Jillian's experience and deep knowledge of the subject matter. She has worked in the Oireachtas and in NGOs so her perspective was practical rather than wholly academic.
Jillian's knowledge, experience, and clarity.