# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Yes, You Can (and Should) Say That: Advocacy & Lobbying for Nonprofits
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 26 Mar, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Thu, 26 Mar, 2026 at 06:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Ever stopped mid-sentence and wondered, “Are we allowed to say this?” 

This session breaks down what advocacy and lobbying really means for nonprofits, what’s fair game, and how and when to speak up. 

Come for the practical guidance, stay for happy hour and conversation with people who get it.

Led by Anne McDonnell, MPA, OTR/L, CBIST, an award-winning nonprofit leader and advocate with more than 35 years of experience. As former Executive Director of the Brain Injury Association of Virginia, she helped build one of the most influential brain injury organizations in the country and has been recognized at both the state and national level for her leadership and public policy work.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/richmond/yes-you-can-and-should-say-that-advocacy-and-lobbying-for-nonprofits/200029667989652
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- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 12

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029667989652?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=richmond-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Richmond
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 9211 Arboretum Pkwy, Richmond, VA 23236-5404, United States
- **lat**: 37.49389
- **long**: -77.57088
- **full address**: 9211 Arboretum Pkwy, Richmond, VA 23236-5404, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Blue Octopus Consulting (https://allevents.in/org/blue-octopus-consulting/27469147)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 26 Mar, 2026 at 05:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 9211 Arboretum Pkwy, Richmond, VA 23236-5404, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Blue Octopus Consulting
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Yes, You Can (and Should) Say That: Advocacy & Lobbying for Nonprofits ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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