February 18 & 19, 2025 | Tallahassee
In preparation for the 2025 Legislative Session, United Way representatives from around the state will convene in Tallahassee for an exciting two-day advocacy event to hear updates on Priority United Way Issues, learn from policymakers and experts about the upcoming session, and encourage their legislators to support the 2025 Florida United Ways Consensus Legislative Agenda.
Day one, February 18, will also include a UWOF Board & CEO Meeting. See below for more info, registration link and hotel reservation links.
We hope you'll join us to learn how you can be an advocate for United Way’s public policy priorities. Together, we can make a difference as we choose to LIVE UNITED! See below for helpful information as you prepare for Capitol Days. We look forward to seeing you on February 18!
Two-Day Event Overview
Tuesday, February 18 | Tallahassee State College Center for Innovation
300 W. Pensacola Street (parking in Kleman Plaza)
- 11:00 - 3:00 PM | UWOF Board of Governors & CEO Meeting and Lunch (for Board members & CEOs only)
- 4:00 - 5:00 PM | Meet Florida's Legislative Leadership in Senate Chambers at the Capitol
- 5:30 - 7:00 PM | Capitol Days Legislative Reception & Cocktails (for all registrants and invited legislators, aides and staffers)
Wednesday, February 19 | Tallahassee State College Center for Innovation
300 W. Pensacola Street (parking in Kleman Plaza)
Capitol Day Program*
- 8:00 AM | Check-in opens
- 8:00 - 8:30 AM | Breakfast Buffet
- 8:20 - 11:45 AM | Program and Speakers
- 12:00 - 1:00 PM | Lunch Buffet and Closing Speakers
- 1:30 - 5:00 PM | Capitol Visits (Local UWs to schedule meetings with their legislators.)
*All events are subject to change.
Event Hotels:
- DoubleTree by Hilton
(Click to make a reservation at the group rate. Group rate cut-off date is 1/17) - Hampton Inn & Suites
(Click to make reservations at the group rate. Group rate cut-off is 1/27) - Additional Area Hotels
Preparing for Capitol Days/Meetings with your Legislators
Know Before You Go Webinar | Thursday, February 13, 1-2pm
Before heading to Tallahassee, be prepared to take on your role as an advocate with updates and insights from the UWOF Public Policy Team by watching the recording of the Know Before Your Go webinar here.
Advance Informational Package
All registrants will be sent a Capitol Days Advance Packet to help you prep for your trip to Tallahassee, which includes successful tips and guidance for scheduling and meeting with your legislators, talking points, templates and more. Registrants will also receive a Capitol Days Reception invitation for local United Ways to use to invite their legislators to join us at the Tuesday evening reception.
Schedule Your Legislative Visits
Advocates are responsible for scheduling their own visits with their legislators on February 19. Click on the links below and input your address to:
- Find your Senators and Representatives
- Learn more about them – the committees they sit on, political careers, personal and professional lives, etc.; and
- Obtain contact information needed to schedule meetings.
- Documents to assist with your legislative meetings:
Learning your Legislative Landscape
Presented by Natalie King & Matt Herndon, RSA Consulting
Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at 1:00 PM ET
Successful advocacy is based on relationships that are built with elected officials, but what is the first step? Is your United Way Team ready to make the case? Learn what you need to know at our upcoming Webinars. First webinar in a series of three in preparation for the 2023 Session.
For anyone who wants to better understand the landscape in Tallahassee and what to anticipate for the upcoming 2023 Session. Learn more about the new House and Senate leadership and their priorities, the impact of recent elections, the major policy drivers and challenges that will shape the Legislature’s work this Session, key milestones, and how this information informs and influences successful engagement strategies.
CLICK TO WATCH WEBINAR RECORDING | Passcode: Fr8mU3g@
Engage Effectively
Presented by RSA Consulting
Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at 1:00 PM ET
Successful advocacy is based on relationships built with elected officials, but what are the steps to building a real relationship? Is your United Way Team ready building a strong foundation? Learn what you need to know, Wednesday. Led by the United Way Public Policy Team, this webinar is for anyone who wants to build a better relationship – be the “go to” for both your elected officials and their staff.
Take-away-tools from this upcoming webinar include:
- Learning about elected officials
- Creating a connection
- Positioning as a resource
- Building relationships with staff
- Leveraging volunteers in advocacy
CLICK TO WATCH WEBINAR RECORDING | Passcode: 203fzbn#
Know the Nuances (and the Nitty Gritty of 2023)
Presented by RSA Consulting
Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at 1:00 PM ET
The first two webinars covered the basics. Now, with the third and final webinar, offers insight into personalities, possibilities and priorities expected during Florida’s 2023 Legislative Session. Join us, it is time to get down to the nitty gritty. Brought to us once again by our friends at RSA Consulting, Natalie King, Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, will bring us up to date on the major policy drivers and challenges shaping the Legislature’s work this Session. Now is when the fun begins!