What to Expect: These sessions and all Borgen Project meetings are done via video conferencing. Please ensure that you are in a quiet place, with no disturbances and dressed professionally. In most cases, you won’t have to talk but you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions. Check back regularly for the latest meetings and training sessions.
SEPTEMBER
What: UK Lobbying Q&A
When: Tuesday, 19th @ 8 AM (Pacific Time)
Where: Meeting ID: 350-985-3746
URL Meeting ID: https://zoom.us/j/3509853746
Who: This training session is open to all team members. Political Affairs and Nonprofit Leadership team members need to attend one session.
Inside Scoop: The Policy team will share their tips and tricks for lobbying. The focus of this training is to help volunteers and team members feel more confident and prepared for doing grassroots lobby meetings with their local MP offices.
What: U.S. Lobbying Q&A
When: Tuesday, 19th @ 11:30 AM (Pacific Time)
Where: Meeting ID: 350-985-3746
URL Meeting ID: https://zoom.us/j/3509853746
Who: This training session is open to all team members. Political Affairs and Nonprofit Leadership team members need to attend one session.
Inside Scoop: The Policy team will share their tips and tricks for lobbying. The focus of this training is to help volunteers and team members feel more confident and prepared for doing grassroots lobby meetings with their local Congressional offices.
What: Fundraising Q&A
When: Thursday, 21st @ 9 AM (Pacific Time)
Where: Meeting ID: 350-985-3746
URL Meeting ID: https://zoom.us/j/3509853746
Who: Recommended for all team members.
Inside Scoop: Need fundraising help? Hear from our donor relations department and past team members who raised great numbers during the program. Come prepared with questions and make the most out of this opportunity.
What: Fireside Chat
When: Wednesday, 27th @ 11 AM (Pacific Time)
Where: Meeting ID: 350-985-3746
URL Meeting ID: https://zoom.us/j/3509853746
Who: This session is open to all team members.
Inside Scoop: Join Borgen Project staff for organization updates, guest speakers, extra training, and more.
2023 Federal Holidays
| Date | Holiday |
| January 1 | New Years Day |
| January 16 | Martin Luther King Day |
| February 20 | Presidents Day * |
| May 29 | Memorial Day |
| June 19 | Juneteenth |
| July 4 | Independence Day |
| September 4 | Labor Day |
| October 9 | Columbus Day ** |
| November 10 | Veterans Day |
| November 11 | Veterans Day (observed) |
| November 23 | Thanksgiving |
| December 25 | Christmas Day |
* Presidents Day also known as Washingtons Birthday is celebrated by the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wyoming.
** Columbus Day is celebrated by the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia.