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Advocacy Advisory Committee

Committee Description:
The Advocacy Advisory Committee takes the lead in identifying core issues for the profession; educates members regarding legislative and/or regulatory matters that may impact the profession; and advocates before governmental officials and the public for outcomes that best support the interests of NACE members and the profession. This includes issues of equity and inclusion in higher education, the workplace, and workforce development.
Goals:
The Committee will work to ensure outcomes in support of the NACE Strategic Plan with a focus on the following goals: 2. Advance the body of knowledge, set standards, and cultivate professional acumen. 3. Serve as the leading source of research, data, and content. 4. Advocate as the leading voice for the profession and serve as the authority on related public policy.
Committee Charge(s):
The Advocacy Advisory Committee takes the lead in identifying core issues for the profession; educates members regarding legislative and/or regulatory matters that may impact the profession; and advocates before governmental officials and the public for outcomes that best support the interests of NACE members and the profession. This includes issues of equity and inclusion in higher education, the workplace, and workforce development. The Advocacy Advisory Committee considers issues of importance and advises on such issues to the membership. The committee ensures the association is appropriately representing the membership in legislative affairs and determines appropriate ways to communicate on behalf of and to the membership. Where needed, the committee will evaluate, and if appropriate, recommend positions and/or action on significant unanticipated issues brought by the membership.
Timeframe:
7/1/2023 to 6/30/2024
• Deliverables ongoing July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024
Deliverables Expected:
• Identify and recommend action on issues of critical importance to the profession. • Facilitate member involvement in advocacy efforts. o Engage members in “pulse taking” on issues. o Recommend and develop sessions and events to encourage member discussion of issues. o Strengthen awareness of NACE advocacy impact by positioning updates in way that matters to the general membership experience or demonstrates how advocacy will impact leadership decisions at a macro-organizational level (e.g. articles, columns, position papers, website, etc.) • Recommend and participate in a comprehensive communication path which communicates to members issues of importance and the work of the committee. o Continue offering conference sessions on advocacy.
Skills Required:
• Prior NACE Leadership experience
Number of Volunteers Needed:
3

QUESTIONS?

Contact Cecelia Nader, Senior Executive and Volunteer Administrator at cnader@naceweb.org.