Public Policy, Advocacy, and Outreach Committee Member (Volunteer)

The Public Policy, Advocacy, and Outreach Committee is dedicated to outreach, education, and advocacy of FASD United’s mission to community partners, public officials, and the community at large to create a world that supports people living with FASD.

The committee coordinates with staff and the Philanthropy Committee to present a cohesive message to all constituents outside of FASD United, ensuring the organization presents a consistent message to the outside work in all communication and advocacy efforts.

We strive to stay informed on current state and national legislation and are committed to building a supportive and informed community with the objective to ensure that people living FASD are recognized and supported.

Type of Committee: Standing

Reports to: FASD United Board of Directors

Staff Relationship: As recommended by the Chief Executive Officer.

Committee Composition: The Committee shall have up to seven (7) members, including up to five (5) non-Board members and each member shall have a term up to two years. The Board chair shall appoint the committee chair who shall be a Board member.

Roles and responsibilities:

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  Develops and recommends to the Board an annual public policy agenda;
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  Reviews the 2009 Call to Action Report of the National FAS Taskforce and makes recommendations for action;
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  Identifies legislative and policy changes through input from FASD United’s partners, advocates, and published research studies;
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  Reviews and recommends policy and legislative positions in line with FASD United’s mission;
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  Partners with FASD United Policy team in advocating for policy and legislative proposals;
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  Partners with staff to identify gaps in our advocacy network and works to engage advocates for FASD policy change;
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  Identifies and connects with community partners (media, education, justice, mental health, disability, substance use, etc.) for outreach, engagement, and education of FASD to broaden the “voice” of change for our policy initiatives and,
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  Partners with staff and the Philanthropy Committee in reviewing current messaging (branding, advertising, marketing, internal and external communications, website, publications) to ensure the organization presents a consistent message in all policy outreaches and advocacy.

This committee meets monthly.

Applicants should have a firm grasp and working knowledge of public policy. This is a volunteer role, no compensation is provided.

Salary: Volunteer

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