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SUMMARY:Analyzing & Communicating about State Budgets
DESCRIPTION:Is your organization considering delving into the state budget analysis space\, or curious how others operate? Then join us for our May virtual community discussion! \nOur speakers are Mandy Spears of the Sycamore Institute and Jason Stein of Wisconsin Policy Forum\, both veterans in budget analysis. They’ll be speaking to the basics of their states’ budget processes\, how their organizations approach budget analysis\, and how they use data and communications to engage their stakeholders.
URL:https://statesforthefuture.org/event/analyzing-communicating-about-state-budgets/
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SUMMARY:States for the Future Data Platform Virtual Community Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Holly Heard of Texas 2036 and David McClendon of January Advisors in an exploration of the States for the Future Data Platform.  \nIn this virtual community discussion\, attendees will learn how to use the States for the Future data platform\, including how to best leverage it for advancing their work in their own states\, and have the opportunity to chat with their peers about data products they use or built. 
URL:https://statesforthefuture.org/event/states-for-the-future-data-platform-virtual-community-discussion/
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SUMMARY:2024 States for the Future In-Person Convening
DESCRIPTION:The States for the Future Annual Convening is an opportunity to learn\, share\, and collaborate with like-minded organizations that are leading policy conversations in their states with data and research. The convening will be held March 4-5\, 2024 at the Canopy by Hilton Tempe Downtown in Tempe\, Arizona.  \n\n\n\n\nBuilding on the success of our inaugural convening in January 2023\, attendees can expect to gain insights through a series of presentations from experts and facilitated discussions amongst each other. The Convening is organized around three themes: \n\nThe role of the state & data-driven solutions\nGetting smarter: Doing our work & understanding the issues\nStates for the Future: Collaboration\, learning\, and next steps
URL:https://statesforthefuture.org/event/2024-states-for-the-future-in-person-convening/
LOCATION:Tempe\, Arizona
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SUMMARY:Public Opinion Polling & How to Get Started
DESCRIPTION:How can we ensure the policy conversations happening in our state reflect the priorities of our communities? \nJoin States for the Future and the Center for the Future of Arizona for a discussion on the use of polling to understand the priorities of our states’ residents. Attendees will learn about “The Arizona We Want” poll and how Center for the Future of Arizona has used polling data to engage communities and decision makers around a shared vision for Arizona’s future. \nPresenter: Dr. Amanda Burke is the Executive Vice President of the Center for the Future of Arizona. Dr. Burke focuses on innovation and systemic change that will advance the priorities of Arizonans and the long-term future success of the state. She is responsible for the organization’s strategy\, operations\, and program leadership\, including CFA’s statewide initiatives in the areas of education\, workforce\, and civic engagement. Amanda is a Senior Advisor to the States for the Future network. \nAbout Center for the Future of Arizona:Center for the Future of Arizona (CFA) is a nonprofit\, nonpartisan organization that brings Arizonans together to create a stronger and brighter future for their state. Born from a love for Arizona and a desire to help their state succeed\, CFA invests time and resources into the state and its people\, including a unique partnership with the Gallup organization to build robust survey research of Arizonans to bring critical issues to public attention\, and work with communities and leaders to solve public problems. \nCFA offers many resources\, such as its Arizona Progress Meter\, a web-based tool with interactive data and downloadable charts. \nRegistration is live through Zoom.
URL:https://statesforthefuture.org/event/webinar-polling101/
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SUMMARY:Using Rankings & Reports to Drive Policy Discussions in Your State
DESCRIPTION:Join States for the Future and the Common Sense Institute for a conversation about their most recent report and their work in Colorado. \nParticipants will learn about the process of developing an index that allows us to rank and compare our state’s performance to other states.  \nWe will be joined by Chris Brown\, VP of Policy & Research at the Common Sense Institute\, who will talk about his organization’s  recently released annual Free Enterprise Report and Competitiveness Indices. Chris will share how CSI has used these types of reports inspire\, facilitate\, and frame policy conversations. 
URL:https://statesforthefuture.org/event/using-rankings-reports-to-drive-policy-discussions-in-your-state/
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SUMMARY:Data Deep Dive: Education
DESCRIPTION:Join organizations in the States for the Future network for a discussion on bringing data into state education policy conversations. \nAttendees will have the opportunity to hear from organizations doing this work in Texas and North Carolina and share experiences from their own states. Discussion questions: \nWhat north star indicators are states using to drive collective action toward improving education outcomes?\nHow are non-partisan organizations using data to engage in hot topics in education policy? \nSpeakers\nCecilia Holden – President & CEO\, myFutureNC\nDr. Holly Heard – Vice President\, Data & Analytics\, Texas 2036 \n 
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SUMMARY:Engaging Stakeholders to Build the Washington Vitals
DESCRIPTION:How can you use data to drive ongoing conversations about your community’s future? \nThe Washington Vitals offer the most current data at the state and community levels to track progress toward Washington State’s desired future. Together with business and community partners\, AWB Institute made Washington’s data come to life through good design and ongoing collaboration around the data. \nJoin Erika Borg of the AWB Institute to learn more about Washington’s approach and discuss efforts in your own state. \nSpeaker: \nErika Borg has nearly 20 years experience working within philanthropic\, nonprofit and corporate circles to improve the lives of young people.  In 2018 she started Civic Allies Consulting which supports chambers of commerce\, nonprofits and philanthropy in drawing up strategy\, programmatic design and identifying funding. \nErika also serves as the Senior Advisor to AWB Institute\, a 501c3 affiliated with the Washington State Chamber of Commerce\, dedicated to the long-term economic success of all Washingtonians.  AWB Institute uses data and long-term economic trends to think through some of the biggest challenges facing Washington.  The Institute’s flagship project is Washington in the Making and “The Vitals”.  Erika has a Masters of Public Administration from University of Southern California and a Bachelors Degree in English from University of California\, Davis.
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