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Maytree Policy School

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Maytree Policy School

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What is Maytree Policy School?

Maytree Policy School is a six-month program that 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 and where does it take place?

Maytree Policy School 2024 will take place from January to June, 2024.

We will open with a two-night retreat on January 24-26, 2024, followed by online sessions delivered via Zoom and in-person sessions which will take place at a location in downtown Toronto.

Schedule

DateFormatTime
January 24-26In personOvernight retreat
February 8Online9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
February 9In person9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
March 7Online9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
March 8In person9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
March 21Online9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
March 22In person9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
April 4Online9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
April 5In person9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
April 18Online9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
April 19In person9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
May 9Online9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
May 10In person9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
May 23Online9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
May 24In person9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
June 13In person9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
June 14In person9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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.

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
  • Understanding systemic influences on policy work
  • Building your case using data and evidence
  • Building your strategy
  • Identifying and informing relevant groups and decision makers
  • Evaluating for change
  • Developing strategic communications
  • Implementing strategies

What is required to participate?

Participants are expected to commit 15 to 25 hours per month to the program from January to June.

Upon acceptance into the program, participating 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 15 to 25 hours per month from January to June.

Applications for Maytree Policy School 2024 are open.
Due date: October 17, 2023 at 11:59 p.m.

Apply now

Need more information?

Contact Tina Edan, Lead, Maytree Policy School
tedan[at]maytree.com.

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