Center for Advocacy and Leadership Training

Through our Center for Advocacy and Leadership Training (C.A.L.T.) all sectors of governmental and non-governmental organizations have access to research, best practices, and proven model templates, which better equip them to increase productivity, establish client-centered programs and services and increase utilization of efficient strategies with positive outcomes. C.A.L.T. provides a unique menu of nationally registered evidence-based programs and practices which it then brings to the Inland Empire to shepherd positive community changes necessary to impact the social fabric and the financial health of our communities.
Evidence Based Trainings
- Motivational Interviewing
- Strength Based Case Management
- Gender Responsive Strategies
- Seeking Safety
Other Trainings
- Non-Profit Capacity Building
- Grant Writing
- Taking the Fear out of Finance
- Gallup Strength Based Staff Development
Other Services
- Consulting
- Webinars
- On Line Courses – Coming soon!
Supplemental Training Resources
- Advocating for Change Training Series
- It’s Your Life 1 (Lessons in Financial Education)
- It’s Your Life 2 (Lessons in Freedom Education)
- Family Resilience
- Community Navigation
- Orientation
- Financial Education & Money Management
- Civic Engagement
- The Power in You
- Voter Education – Know Your Rights
- Holiday Safety

Cover of “Advocating for Change” training book
Advocating for Change
Advocating for change is a hands-on, four-module training series instructed by our experts designed to help advocates develop skills to engage and best support policy change efforts. The four modules include:
Module 1 – Fundamentals of Advocacy Strategies
• Participants will learn what advocacy tools are, including messaging, strategies, and how to organize to influence change. We will develop messaging around the challenges.
Module 2 – Power & Process (Places & Faces)
• Participants will learn “where decisions are being made,” “who is making those decisions,” and more importantly “who or what is
influencing those decisions.”
Module 3 – Lobbying vs. Advocacy
• Participants will learn the difference between lobbying and advocating. Using the “Alliance for Justice” tool kit, participants will have access to free legal resources to assure them of their rights. Information provided will demonstrate that non-profits can lobby without fear of losing their 501c3.
Module 4 – Advocacy Evaluation
• Participants will learn to measure the results of their advocacy campaign. What did you do? How well did it work? Did you make a difference? You will need to chart mid-course corrections and celebrate triumphs.