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