In episode 31 of Mission: Impact, some of the topics that Carol and her guest, Sharon Anderson discussed include:

• What lobbying consists of and how organizations can get involved
• The constraints placed on lobbying and other ways to help
• The legislative process and why nonprofits have a lot to offer in the arena of public policy

Guest Information: Sharon Anderson has been engaged with nonprofit boards of directors in several capacities: president, member, interim executive director, and consultant. As CEO of Anderson & Associates, LLC, Sharon strengthens teams and organizations through personalized governance training, advocacy training, meeting facilitation, and project management. As a Licensed Consultant of the Standards for Excellence® program, Sharon has conducted Board excellence trainings. She has also designed and presented advocacy training for nonprofits through the Center for Nonprofit Advancement in Washington, DC. Anderson & Associates, LLC provided project management, meeting facilitation, and policy development services to the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture.

Important Guest Links:

• https://bolderadvocacy.org/
• https://www.nonprofitadvancement.org/vendors/anderson-associates-llc/
• https://www.councilofnonprofits.org/advocacy-vs-lobbying
• https://standardsforexcellence.org/Home-2/code