At SMK, we know from talking to campaigners across the charity sector that there is active demand for information and training in how to plan effective influencing activity towards a General Election.
We have therefore partnered with experienced lobbyists and SMK Associates Abdi Mohamed and Jo Gibbons to run an in-depth session for experienced campaigners. We hope this will appeal to people who have some background in campaigning who now want to build on their understanding of planning influencing activity towards a General Election.
The three-hour online session will give experienced campaigners a well-rounded understanding of how to prepare their strategy for influencing towards a General Election.
In this session participants will
- Learn more about the timeline and processes surrounding a General Election
- Understand how elections work, the development of manifestos and the role of political party conferences
- Dive deep into developing an influencing plan in the run up to a General Election, focussing on how to engage locally as well as nationally
About the session facilitators
The deep dive session will be facilitated by experienced lobbyists and SMK Associates Jo Gibbons and Abdi Mohammed. Jo is a former special advisor to the Minister for Women and a former No 10 Policy Advisor. She is also the campaign co-ordinator for Centenary Action Group, a cross-party coalition championing women in decision-making. Abdi is the former Political Advisor to the Shadow Minister for Disabled People. His interest and expertise is influencing policy makers and mobilising local communities on disability issues and other areas of social justice. Abdi currently works for a large charity.
Thursday 15 June, 10am-1pm *sold out*
Thursday 21 September, 10am-1pm *sold out*
Tuesday 5 September, 10am-1pm
£150 + VAT.
