Nonprofit Advocacy Capacity Program Coordinator @Building Nonprofit Advocacy Capacity Program

Overview

The Building Nonprofit Advocacy Capacity Program 2026 is a free, part-time, and fully virtual training opportunity designed to help U.S.-based public interest organizations strengthen their policy and advocacy impact.

Eligibility

• Work with a U.S.-based public interest organization (e.g., nonprofit, university center, direct service provider)
• Have limited experience in policy and advocacy work
• Be interested in building or strengthening an advocacy arm within their organization
• Be at least 21 years old
• Live in or be legally able to work in the United States
• Commit to attending all 5 virtual sessions

Priority will be given to:

• Registered nonprofit organizations
• Organizations new to policy and advocacy work

Benefits

• Participants will gain practical tools to educate and persuade stakeholders on policy issues
• Build partnerships that drive social change
• Secure resources to support advocacy work
• Receive feedback from program staff
• Potential individualized feedback on final assignments (free or small fee depending on cohort size)
• Cohort-based learning and peer collaboration

How to Apply

Interested applicants should carefully review eligibility requirements and program expectations before submitting their application. Early applications are encouraged for faster review.

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Deadline

• Application Opens: February 26, 2026
• Final Application Deadline: April 13, 2026 (11:59 PM PT)
• Notification of Acceptance: By April 20, 2026
• Program Dates: May 11–15, 2026