We have a lot to talk about with all of the threats that are aimed at federal funding for a critical array of safety net programs. We've had quite a rollercoaster ride in the last couple of weeks, but I believe that there are some very powerful lessons available in that experience, if we are willing to pay attention to them. And if we can sift through the chaos and the stress to get clear about what actually happened and how there is a hidden message in there that is really encouraging. Plus a roadmap for how to successfully defend our federal funding.

In this episode, we share:

• The most important lesson to take from the last week’s events
• Two main avenues to pursue to defend your federal funding
• The three people in your world who have the most powerful direct influence on keeping federal funding intact
• How to be effective in a highly partisan situation while remaining nonpartisan
• Specific strategies for engaging both Democratic and Republican elected officials
• The most effective core messaging to use with your members of Congress on this issue
• Messaging elements that feel essential, but that you really need to leave out 
• How to get local and state government officials to work with you to defend your federal funding
• How to magnify your power as a local leader in this fight

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