Nonprofits have a unique ability to engage in developing meaningful public policy that builds healthier communities. This can range from sharing of information to conducting research to grassroots or direct lobbying. Regardless of the tactics, public policy must be responsive to community needs, and community-based nonprofits play an invaluable role in ensuring these needs are reflected in meaningful public policy.

Vitalyst offers technical assistance to nonprofits focused on any of the Elements of a Healthy Community, and financial assistance may be offered to those working to advance issues included in Vitalyst’s Public Policy Agenda.

Vitalyst offers capacity building resources to community-based leaders, organizations, and coalitions as Technical Assistance. To read more about the work of Vitalyst’s partnership opportunities, click here.

The Vitalyst Discovery process was created to help connect partners with Vitalyst available supports for nonprofits and coalitions.  The Discovery is a three-step process, which takes between 15-20 minutes to complete, and includes:

1. Vitalyst Discovery intake form. *Be sure to click “Advocacy and public Policy Capacity Building” when identifying your interests;
2. Advocacy and Public Policy Selfie. Upon submission, you’ll receive a confirmation email prompting you to complete the final step;
3. Schedule a phone consultation with Ana Roscetti, Director of State Health Policy and Advocacy, to discuss recommended next steps.

If you are a consultant or coach with experience in the Advocacy and Public Policy space and are interested in joining the Vitalyst TAP Team, complete this form. 

If you have any questions about Advocacy and Public Policy Capacity Building, please contact Ana.