January 20-23, 2010 - Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando^® - Orlando, Fla.

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The largest and most comprehensive conference of its kind! For more than 30 years, the Council's National Grassroots Conference has been the place to learn about state of the art practices. Concurrent sessions allow you to customize your learning experience. Topics to be covered range from nuts-and-bolts fundamentals to recruitment and retention of grassroots activists to conducting campaigns around the globe and in cyberspace. This conference will give you strategies and tactics to improve your grassroots communication and increase your success.

"The conference brought fresh, informative topics in a time of great change. The format
was straight-forward and educational while still fun."
Melanie Batenchuk, Coordinator, Government Relations and Grassroots, AIADA

CURRICULUM DESIGNED FOR ALL INTERESTS AND PROFESSIONAL LEVELS

Grassroots Leadership  Designed for senior practitioners interested in debating tough issues and solving real challenges in the year ahead.	When does good grassroots go bad? Managing and Engaging Coalitions Grassroots: What's Your Policy? Managing Your Reputation Grassroots Challenge Small but Mighty Programs
Core Strategies Focused on the core program elements that all successful grassroots programs need in place for 2010.	Kickstart Your Grassroots Program The Right Tools for the Job A Penny Pinchers' Guide to Training Coordinating Grassroots Across Departments Demonstrating ROI and Value Straight to the Top (Grasstops)
Rising Trends and Professional Development Covers new tools and new skills that are in demand like never before.	Social Media Crash Course Building Community Online AND Off How YouTube Can Tell Your Story Balancing Personal and Professional Voices Online Twitter Me This: Grassroots in 140 Characters Crafting a Social Media Strategy

Rikki D. Amos
Associate Director
Political Involvement Programs
202.721.0906 | email