How Small Nonprofits Can Engage with Government Officials & Advocate for Policy Changes with Alison Stewart

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Wanna get your voice heard at city council meetings? Join Maria Rio and Alison Stewart, Director of Advocacy and Public Policy at Cycle Toronto, as they explore the intersection of advocacy, public policy, and collaboration to create safer streets in Toronto. In this episode, Alison shares how small nonprofits can effectively engage with government officials, advocate for policy changes, and build alliances to achieve shared goals. Learn actionable strategies to influence public policy and create healthier, more equitable communities.

Engaging with Government Officials - The Highlights:

• Insights on building relationships with government officials to influence public policy.
• Key steps for small nonprofits to engage in advocacy and public policy.
• How collaboration with community organizations amplifies impact.
• Lessons from creating safer streets through protected bike lanes and complete streets.
• Tips for navigating municipal processes and engaging supporters to depute.

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About Alison Stewart:

Alison's passion for biking paired with her desire to make Toronto a vibrant cycling city led her to take on several volunteer roles since 2013. Her background includes senior leadership roles in the post secondary sector which saw her develop strategic plans that focused on supporting the diverse needs of international and domestic students while securing funding and developing government and community partnerships. 

Links and Resources: 

• Alison Stewart (LinkedIn): linkedin.com/in/alisonvstewart
• Alison Stewart (Twitter): https://twitter.com/AlisonVStewart 
• Alison Stewart (Email): Alison.Stewart@CycleTO.ca
• Cycle Toronto (Website): https://www.cycleto.ca/ 
• Connect with Maria on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/mariario/
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• Watch this episode on Youtube:  https://youtu.be/NBZsYb21eUs

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