
<h2>Description</h2>



<p>This video covers tips and suggestions for building a relationship with elected officials. Learn what questions you should be prepared to answer, how to meet legislators, how to become a trusted source, and what to include in your message.</p>



<h2>Watch.Learn. Practice.</h2>



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<h2>Associated Worksheets &amp; Resources</h2>



<ul><li><a data-internal-link="true" href="https://coloradononprofits.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Worksheet_Officials-FAQs.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Official&#8217;s FAQ Worksheet</a> &#8211; Come prepared! Complete this worksheet prior to meeting with your legislator so your organization is prepared for his or her frequently asked questions.</li><li><a data-internal-link="true" href="https://coloradononprofits.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Elected-Officials-Information.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Information on Elected Official Worksheet</a> </li><li><a href="https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/bill_becomes_law_chart.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">How a Bill Becomes a Law, Infographic</a></li></ul>



<h2>Meet the Presenter</h2>


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<p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Mark Turner</strong>, Senior Director of Public Policy, Colorado Nonprofit Association</p>



<p>Mark Turner is the Director of Public Policy for Colorado Nonprofit Association. Since 2005, he has directed the organization’s actions on state and federal policies, trained nonprofits on advocacy and lobbying strategies, and communicated with Colorado’s nonprofits about pertinent laws and regulations. Previously, he was the Membership Services Manager for the Association and worked as a Research Assistant for the Latin American Research and Service Agency in Denver. He earned a B.A. in Government and Legal Studies from Bowdoin College in 2000 and completed the Denver Community Leadership Forum in 2004 through the University of Colorado at Denver. In his spare time, he plays the drums, writes poetry, and plays Ultimate Frisbee.</p>
