June Global Webinar: Advocating for Maternal/Child Health June 11, 2016, 2:00 pm ET To join by phone only, dial (201) , meeting ID Closed captioning:
Welcome from Executive Joanne Carter June 2016 RESULTS National Conference Call/Webinar Slides 2 RESULTS New Orleans
June 2016 RESULTS National Conference Call/Webinar Slides 3 While Administrator of USAID ( ), Dr. Rajiv Shah led the efforts of nearly 10,000 staff in more than 70 countries around the world to advance USAID’s mission of ending extreme poverty and promoting resilient, democratic societies. Under Dr. Shah’s leadership, USAID applied innovative technologies and engaged the private sector to solve the world’s most intractable development challenges. This new model of development brings together an increasingly diverse community—from large companies to local civil society groups to communities of faith—to deliver meaningful results. Dr. Rajiv Shah
Campaigns Update John Fawcett Director, Global Policy & Advocacy June 2016 RESULTS National Conference Call/Webinar Slides 4
Reach Every Mother and Child Act We achieved our June goal! 151 Cosponsors (including original lead sponsor) o59 Republicans o92 Democrats 5 June 2016 RESULTS National Conference Call/Webinar Slides
6 Grassroots Café Ken Patterson Director of Global Grassroots Advocacy
Group Photo of the Month RESULTS Houston – World TB Day 2016 June 2016 RESULTS National Conference Call/Webinar Slides 7
Grassroots Board Elections June 2016 RESULTS National Conference Call/Webinar Slides 8
9 Meet Your Grassroots Board Nominees Charles Wallace RESULTS Austin (Global Poverty Campaigns) Tadeo Melean RESULTS Kansas City (U.S. Poverty Campaigns) Maxine Thomas RESULTS Indianapolis (U.S. Poverty Campaigns) June 2016 RESULTS National Conference Call/Webinar Slides
10 Link for voting: Link to bios for each candidate: Voting runs through Tuesday July 5. Any active RESULTS member is eligible to vote. How to Vote
Making it Happen June 2016 RESULTS National Conference Call/Webinar Slides 11 Mark Coats, RESULTS Awesome Austin
June 2016 RESULTS National Conference Call/Webinar Slides 12 7 states left. Who will get them?? CO, HI, ND, NH, NV, OK, WY,
Mea Geizhals (Guyz-hallz) Grassroots Fundraising Manager June 2016 RESULTS National Conference Call/Webinar Slides 15
An Olympic-Size Fundraising Challenge! My Fellow Advocates, As a volunteer and donor, I find my RESULTS participation, both financial and as a board member, to be one of the most rewarding things I do. As grassroots volunteers we have the privilege of playing a pivotal role in ensuring that RESULTS has the resources that allow it to do its work, including supporting us as advocates. The Road to Rio fundraising campaign reminded me how critical each of our role is and that my voice can change the world, and increase the value of your efforts! Therefore, I am issuing a challenge for us all: From May 14th - June 26th, if we can collectively raise $35,000 through the Road to Rio Friends & Family campaign, my wife, Sapna Mahwal, and I will match it with another $15,000 contribution to RESULTS. I hope you all will join me in raising the funds RESULTS requires to power its work as we take on the Road to Rio! If we can hit our fundraising goal together, we know that the resources will facilitate directing billions of dollars to the programs making the biggest difference in our world. It’s up to us to ensure that nobody lives on less than $1.25 a day after 2030, rather than poverty persisting, as it always has. I’ve already started my own campaign online and I hope you will join me by creating your page here: With gratitude and appreciation, Pankaj Pankaj Agarwal Managing Director ReCubed Consulting Personal June 2016 RESULTS National Conference Call/Webinar Slides 16
How to Participate in the RESULTS Road to Rio Challenge Step 1: Solo or as a Team You can join the Road to Rio Challenge as an individual or as a team. Start a team with your RESULTS group or with friends and family. There are currently many individuals and seven teams already signed up to participate. Step 2: Set Your Fundraising Goal and Build Your Page Set a goal for what you plan to raise from friends and family. Pick an amount that you feel is ambitious, but achievable. Once you have a goal, set up your personal Road to Rio Fundraising Page. We have already collected more than $2700 on our Road to Rio! Our Goal: $50,000 Step 3: Reach Out to Friends and Family Reach out to friends and family and ask them to sponsor your efforts with a donation. Contact them by , social media, phone, and in person. You can get sample language to use in s, Facebook posts, Tweets and more from the development team! Visit the website for more information, to register, and Frequently Asked Questions and Answers: For assistance in setting up your individual or team pages please contact Jen DeFranco at June 2016 RESULTS National Conference Call/Webinar Slides 17
February 2016 RESULTS National Conference Call/Webinar Slides 8 Maternal/child health main campaign page Your growing list of media hits! Watch the RESULTS listserve for letters & op-eds (“steal” ideas!) If you aren’t a member, join here: Maternal/Child Health Campaign Resources
Top 10 Reasons Being in DC Matters June 2016 RESULTS National Conference Call/Webinar Slides 14 Mark Campbell, RC Northern CA
Why DC Matters June 2016 RESULTS National Conference Call/Webinar Slides Karaoke
Why DC Matters June 2016 RESULTS National Conference Call/Webinar Slides Hang out with each other and RESULTS staff! 10. Karaoke
Why DC Matters June 2016 RESULTS National Conference Call/Webinar Slides Learn from global experts on our issues. 9. Hang out with each other and RESULTS staff! 10. Karaoke
Why DC Matters June 2016 RESULTS National Conference Call/Webinar Slides Make the first big push on the Global Fund letters. 8. Learn from global experts on our issues. 9. Hang out with each other and RESULTS staff! 10. Karaoke
Why DC Matters June 2016 RESULTS National Conference Call/Webinar Slides Invite the Legislative Director or Chief of staff to develop other influential relationships. 7. Make the first big push on the GF letters. 8. Learn from global experts on our issues. 9. Hang out with each other and RESULTS staff! 10. Karaoke
Why DC Matters June 2016 RESULTS National Conference Call/Webinar Slides Brainstorm with staff on leadership actions your members of Congress can take on the Reach Act. 6. Invite the Legislative Director or Chief of staff to develop other influential relationships. 7. Make the first big push on the GF letters. 8. Learn from global experts on our issues. 9. Hang out with each other and RESULTS staff! 10. Karaoke
Why DC Matters June 2016 RESULTS National Conference Call/Webinar Slides Ask the scheduler in person to find your group a time to meet In district with the Rep. 5. Brainstorm with staff on leadership actions your members of Congress can take on the Reach Act, 6. Invite the Legislative Director or Chief of staff to develop other influential relationships. 7. Make the first big push on the GF letters. 8. Learn from global experts on our issues. 9. Hang out with each other and RESULTS staff! 10. Karaoke
Why DC Matters June 2016 RESULTS National Conference Call/Webinar Slides Make hard asks like, “Are you ready to recommend that the Rep/Senator take this action?” 4. Ask the scheduler in person to find your group a time to meet In district with the Rep. 5. Brainstorm with staff on leadership actions your members of Congress can take on the Reach Act, 6. Invite the Legislative Director or Chief of staff to develop other influential relationships. 7. Make the first big push on the GF letters. 8. Learn from global experts on our issues. 9. Hang out with each other and RESULTS staff! 10. Karaoke
Why DC Matters June 2016 RESULTS National Conference Call/Webinar Slides Deepen your personal relationship with the Foreign Policy aides. 3. Make hard asks like, “Are you ready to recommend that the Rep/Senator take this action?” 4. Ask the scheduler in person to find your group a time to meet In district with the Rep. 5. Brainstorm with staff on leadership actions your members of Congress can take on the Reach Act, 6. Invite the Legislative Director or Chief of staff to develop other influential relationships. 7. Make the first big push on the GF letters. 8. Learn from global experts on our issues. 9. Hang out with each other and RESULTS staff! 10. Karaoke
Why DC Matters June 2016 RESULTS National Conference Call/Webinar Slides Meet in person with your Senators so they know and love RESULTS! 2. Deepen your personal relationship with the Foreign Policy aides. 3. Make hard asks like, “Are you ready to recommend that the Rep/Senator take this action?” 4. Ask the scheduler in person to find your group a time to meet In district with the Rep. 5. Brainstorm with staff on leadership actions your members of Congress can take on the Reach Act, 6. Invite the Legislative Director or Chief of staff to develop other influential relationships. 7. Make the first big push on the GF letters. 8. Learn from global experts on our issues. 9. Hang out with each other and RESULTS staff! 10. Karaoke
IC To-Dos June 2016 RESULTS National Conference Call/Webinar Slides Financial support is available. Go to the FAQ section on IC page. 2. Use the IC Checklist to plan a powerful trip to DC. 3. Set up face-to-face meetings. Find time with the scheduler in DC. 4. Set up a meeting with policy staff to get coaching. 5. Review relevant policy briefings and log your booked Hill meetings. 6. Invite members of Congress & key staffers to the Reception (Tues) 7. Nominate for Bob Dickerson Grassroots Leadership Award. Send to TODAY. 8. Sign up for a Pre- or Post-IC Global Health skill workshop Find all of this in the Weekly Update
Where to Find Stuff June 2016 RESULTS National Conference Call/Webinar Slides 14
Where to Find Stuff June 2016 RESULTS National Conference Call/Webinar Slides 14
Don’t Feel Bad. You’re Family! Here’s how you can participate if you aren’t coming to Washington: 1.Write letters & get friends to write letters to send to DC. 2.Send a media advisory to local papers about the IC. 3.Join us for the Conference Kickoff, Paul Farmer, and Tavis Smiley via live streaming on Saturday June Join DC meetings via phone if you can set that up. 5.Prepare to: oFollow up on requests after the IC oOrganize outreach to share about the IC experience obeing part of in district meetings oelection campaign candidate engagement June 2016 RESULTS National Conference Call/Webinar Slides 18
Other Great Things Upcoming 1.June 17, 1 pm ET. RESULTS Introductory Call. The perfect RESULTS primer. For more information, contact Amanda Beals, 2.International Conference Q&A. June 13, 9 pm ET and June 17, 2 pm ET. Got questions about the conference? We’ve got answers! Sign up here: 3.On-going group leader trainings on group health and skill-building. Next trainings with open spots: September in Washington state and Louisville. Contact Lisa Marchal at for information. June 2016 RESULTS National Conference Call/Webinar Slides 18
To Take Care of in June Keep On Top of 2016 Activity Reporting Reporting a month's advocacy work? Reporting just a lobby meeting? Reporting just a media piece? June 2016 RESULTS National Conference Call/Webinar Slides 19
Lisa Marchal Senior Global Grassroots Associate June 2016 RESULTS National Conference Call/Webinar Slides 20
June Laser Talk: Call on Foreign Affairs Leadership to Move the Reach Act June 2016 RESULTS National Conference Call/Webinar Slides 21 Engage: Last year UNICEF announced that we’ve saved 50 million children’s lives since Problem: Yet, 5.9 million children still die each year from mostly preventable causes. Inform on the solution: We can end preventable maternal and child deaths by 2035 if we act now. 151 representatives, including 59 Republicans, have already cosponsored the Reach Every Mother and Child Act (H.R. 3706). Call to action: We have a critical mass in the House. Will you please speak to the Chair and the Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA) and Eliot Engel (D-NY), and ask them to prioritize moving the Reach Act this year?
“ Success is never final, failure is never fatal. It's courage that counts.” - John Wooden