SMART LOBBYING SKILLS FOR NOT FOR PROFIT LEADERS (2025) Otautahi CHCH

Christchurch Tuesday July 8th 2025

A Practical step-by-step guide to becoming a Master of Influence

THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO:

• Dive deep into the mysteries of being a not for profit influencer.

• Unveil and harness your natural 'influence style'

• Master the tools for compelling communication.

• Craft the most effective strategies for impactful change.

• Learn lessons from 'the best policy submission in the world'.

• Reveal the secrets for capturing media attention, and

• Understand how to leverage the influence you already possess.

WHAT YOU WILL GET:

1. The in-person one-day workshop will cover:

- Introduction to lobbying and our influence styles.
- Essential elements of persuasive communication.
- Getting attention and understanding the media.
- Basic steps for building an effective campaign strategy.


2. Plus live, online follow-up workshop on campaign planning and determining the best tactics to support your plan - 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm, Tuesday, 29 July.

3. Plus one-on-one, free coaching session with your organisation on planning a campaign, at a time to suit.

4. Plus 12 months free access to LEAD's online

YOUR FACILITATOR: 

This programme is led by LEAD Director Garth Nowland- Foreman, who brings extensive personal experience and a strong evidence base. He has worked in a Cabinet minister's office, headed up government policy units, and led a national non- profit advocacy organisation in Australia. Garth has also taught graduate programmes on influencing public policy & social change to not for profit leaders, and has been a board member of
ActionStation for most of its 10 years.

HERE'S WHAT PREVIOUS ATTENDEES HAVE SAID:

"I highly recommend this course. Garth was a terrific presenter, is highly experienced and has many real world Lobbying experiences to draw on"

Andrew Hall

National Programme Manager

NZ Spinal Trust

COST:

$495 +GST

SAVE $100 when you book for 2 or more from the same organisation

**We are also running the same event in Akld on July 2nd** Click HERE to access AKLD Event page: AKLD venue July 2nd