Maytree Policy School
What is Maytree Policy School?
Maytree Policy School is a six-month program which supports non-profit organizations with a social policy focus to advance evidence-based public policy solutions.
It is designed for senior policy professionals who are in a position to influence the public policy direction of their organization and are interested in enhancing their engagement and effectiveness in the policy process.
When does it take place?
Maytree Policy School 2023 will take place from January to June, 2023.
What does Maytree Policy School offer?
The program provides:
- opportunities to learn from public policy leaders working in the non-profit sector, public service, think tanks, and politics;
- a participatory learning environment that introduces tools and opportunities to hone skills in influencing public policy; and
- peer learning and supports which aid the development of policy tools for participating organizations.
How is the program delivered?
Public health guidelines permitting, the following sessions are scheduled to take place in person:
- January 19-20 – overnight retreat
- June 15-16 – in Toronto
All other sessions will be delivered online via Zoom.
Participating organizations will be responsible for travel and accommodation costs associated with attending in-person sessions with the exception of the accommodation costs for the opening retreat, which will be subsidized by Maytree.
Scheduled sessions will be complemented by homework assignments, small group work, and virtual meet-ups.
What topics will be covered?
The curriculum will explore the following themes:
- Context of public policy in Canada
- How government works and how to work with government
- Policymaking rules of engagement
- Assessing the policy landscape
- Role of data and evidence in policymaking
- Understanding systemic influences on policy work
- Identifying and informing stakeholders and decision makers
- Communicating in context and communicating with media
- Evaluating for change
- Implementing strategies
What is required to participate?
Participants are expected to commit ten to twelve hours per month to the program from January to June.
Upon acceptance into the program, organizations will be asked to pay a registration fee of $500.00.
Who should apply?
We welcome applications from senior leaders who are:
- in a position to influence the policy work of their organization;
- focused on social policy in their work; and
- are able to commit 10 to 12 hours per month from January to June.
Applications for Maytree Policy School 2023 are now closed.
Need more information?
Contact Tina Edan, Lead, Maytree Policy School
tedan[at]maytree.com