Join G2G, Ohio state budget leaders, and nonprofit leaders for a webinar on the state operating budget process and what nonprofits can expect as planning begins for the 2027 budget cycle. Our team of experts will share insights and tips on how to make your voice heard at the Ohio Statehouse, with lawmakers and key decision-makers, in the pursuit of funding, policy changes and raising awareness of key issues in Ohio. With a new governor and a new General Assembly taking office in 2027, now is the time to get organized to shape the must-pass state operating budget bill. A new governor will bring many unknowns to the budget process, and we will provide practical insights on how the prepare for a new administration.  This webinar will equip you with tools to advocate for funding for Ohio nonprofits as well as strategies to advance broader relationship development, policy influence, and awareness campaigns. Whether you’re new to advocacy or looking to expand your organization’s impact, this webinar will provide the tools and knowledge you need to make your voice heard and help shape Ohio’s future.

Key topics: How to craft policies, access funding, raise your visibility, develop strong relationships, exert influence, run advocacy campaigns, and strengthen organizational sustainability.

Speakers

• Kim Murnieks – Director, Ohio Department of Budget and Management
• Dontavius Jarrells – Ohio State Representative
• Paula Haines – CEO, Freedom a la Cart
• Becky Watts – Vice President, G2G
• Andrea Harless, MPA – Senior Director of Government Affairs, G2G
• Griffin Tullis, MHA – Government Affairs Associate, G2G