Capitol Days 2026 Presentation Links:
February 4:
- Childcare Burden on Household Earnings, Dr. Brittany Birken, Atlanta Federal Reserve
February 5:
- United Way Worldwide Policy Briefing, Josh Dickson, United Way Worldwide
- ALICE and the Dental Divide and ALICE Disaster Assistance Tracker Demo, Dr. Stephanie Hoopes, United for ALICE
- Florida Prepaid College Foundation, Cynthia O'Connell, FPCF
February 3-5, 2026 | Tallahassee
United Way of Florida’s 2026 Capitol Days is a multiday program where United Ways from across the state will gather in Tallahassee to interact with and learn from Florida's policy leaders and issue experts. Featured sessions focus on key issues facing Florida, including an overview of Florida’s fiscal landscape, discussions on veterans and military-connected families, and conversations focused on health and wellbeing. Each session highlights Florida's policy landscape and how United Way, through our work, offers connections, support, and collaborations that complement and strengthen efforts to build a stronger Florida.
Topics will include how United Ways are engaged in the least expected spaces, including: Disaster Response, Corporate Engagement, Data Development, Analysis & Tools, and Financial Stability. Leaders from Florida Blue and United for ALICE will also join United Way CEOs on panels.
We hope you'll join us to learn how you can be an advocate for United Way’s public policy priorities. See below for helpful information as you prepare for Capitol Days. We look forward to seeing you February 3-5!
Three-Day Event Overview
Tuesday, February 3 | Tallahassee State College Center for Innovation
300 W. Pensacola Street (parking in Kleman Plaza)
- 12:00 - 4:00 PM | UWOF Board of Governors & CEO Meeting and Lunch (for Board members & CEOs only)
- 5:00 - 6:30 PM | Capitol Days Legislative Reception & Cocktails (for all registrants and invited legislators, aides and staffers)
Wednesday, February 4 | Tallahassee State College Center for Innovation
300 W. Pensacola Street (parking in Kleman Plaza)
Capitol Day Program*
- 7:00 - 8:45 AM | Continental Breakfast
- 7:30 - 11:30 AM | Program and Speakers
- 11:30 AM | Grab-n-Go Lunch -- Visits with Legislators (Local UW are responsible for scheduling meetings with their legislators)
Thursday, February 5 | Tallahassee State College Center for Innovation
300 W. Pensacola Street (parking in Kleman Plaza)
Capitol Day Program*
- 7:45 AM | Coffee & Pastries
- 8:00 - 8:30 AM | UW Briefing for Legislators and key staff
- 8:45 - 9:15 AM | Breakfast Buffet
- 8:00 - 11:15 AM | Program and Speakers
- 11:15 AM | Visits with Legislators / return travel
*All events are subject to change.
Preparing for Capitol Days/Meetings with your Legislators
Know Before You Go
Before heading to Tallahassee, review the Know Before You Go slide deck to help you prepare to take on your role as an advocate.
Schedule Your Legislative Visits
Advocates are responsible for scheduling their own visits with their legislators on February 4 and 5. 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:
Know Before You Go Webinar presented by United Way of Florida Public Policy Team
Be prepared to take on your roll as an advocate with updates and insights from the UWOF Public Policy Team before heading to Tallahassee. CLICK HERE TO WATCH WEBINAR RECORDING | Passcode: 92Gv4+nr
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!