Join us as we continue our discussion on the future of Medicaid. Check back again soon for details.
Capitol Conversations: June Session
May 19, 2025
May 19, 2025
Join us as we continue our discussion on the future of Medicaid. Check back again soon for details.
April 23, 2025
Join us as we continue our discussion on the future of Medicaid. On Thursday, May 15, at 1 p.m. ET, we will come together to hear from fellow network members with an update on what we learned in recent meetings with lawmakers, as well as Silvia Manrique of 4media Group with an overview of our newly developed Medicaid messaging and media toolkit.
The Capitol Conversations series is designed to strengthen our collective capacity to advocate for policies that strengthen our work and the people we support. Don’t miss this opportunity to better understand what’s ahead and how you can help protect this important program.
April 9, 2025
As Congress moves forward with the budget reconciliation process, the future of Medicaid hangs in the balance. Join us for our next Capitol Conversations webinar to explore the latest developments and the potential impact on access to care as well as other priority areas, including housing, workforce and social security income.
Specific to Medicaid, this session features Andy Schneider, research professor at the Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy; Alison Betty of the Cost & Coverage Collaborative; and Kelli Dobner, Chief Advancement and Strategy Officer at Samaritas. Our speakers provided timely insights on the potential impacts of Medicaid work reporting requirements.
The Capitol Conversations series is designed to strengthen our collective capacity to advocate for policies that strengthen our work and the people we support. Don’t miss this opportunity to better understand what’s ahead and how you can help protect this important program.
Please contact Christopher Findlay for additional resources or to view the recording of this webinar.
February 28, 2025
Join us for our next edition of our Capitol Conversations webinar series as we continue to explore the imminent threats to Medicaid through the Congressional budget reconciliation process. We have invited staff from the House Energy and Commerce Committee — the committee with authority over finding cuts to healthcare programs, including Medicaid, to pay for the expiring Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA).
You will also hear updates from Lutheran Services in America staff and other partners. We will provide insights and updates on other issues we are following as well.
The Capitol Conversations series is designed to strengthen our collective capacity to advocate for policies that strengthen our work and the people we support. Don’t miss this opportunity to better understand what’s ahead and you can help protect this important program.
January 16, 2025
Join us for the latest installment of our Capitol Conversations series. Medicaid funding is a top priority across all service lines provided by Lutheran Services in America members. As such, it remains a cornerstone of LSA’s policy and advocacy efforts.
As Congress prepares for early action on the expiring Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), Medicaid finds itself at the center of debate. Efforts to make estate tax and individual tax cuts permanent have placed Medicaid under scrutiny as a primary funding offset. With the budget reconciliation process—a tool that requires only a simple Senate majority—on the table, the stakes for Medicaid and those it serves have never been higher.
In this critical moment, our united faith-based voice is essential in shaping the dialogue on Capitol Hill, in state capitals, and in our local communities.
This web forum provides a unique opportunity to hear directly from key policymakers, leading experts, and LSA staff about the latest developments and their implications. Join us to strengthen our collective advocacy and ensure our mission remains at the heart of this national conversation.
September 26, 2024
Partnerships are more essential than ever. In communities with limited infrastructure or healthcare presence, it is crucial to look beyond your traditional/familiar partners and mobilize whole communities to address gaps in care. How well does your organization connect with local communities and cultivate partnerships? Does your organization know how to seek out non-traditional assets in your communities?
Join us on November 20 at 2 p.m. ET to learn how your Lutheran Services in America peers approach community development and discover community assets to expand their impact in supporting older adults in rural communities. Hear from Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) technical assistance partners and Lutheran Services in America Rural Aging Action Network (RAAN) member organizations, St. John’s United and Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota.
Deb Wisniewski is a committed connector who believes that our communities need us all, that we all have gifts and talents to share. Through her consulting practice, she has worked with a wide variety of groups and organizations — from both nonprofits and businesses to governmental and tribal agencies — to explore how we can build on the skills of residents, the power of local associations and the supportive functions of local institutions.
Joe Erpenbeck is a consultant and faculty member of the Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) Institute at DePaul University. Over the last 30 years he has worked with social service agencies, neighborhood groups, faith communities, libraries, schools and civic groups in the United States and Canada, helping to build more connected neighborhoods where everyone belongs. Prior to this, Joe worked with people with disabilities in employment, community connecting and self-determination programs.
Jess Eichel is the Senior Connect Manager with St. John’s United in Billings, Montana, where she provides leadership, community engagement, and assessment and referral services for their RAAN program.
Marian Jordan is the RAAN Program Coordinator with Lutheran Social Services of Minnesota in Fargo, North Dakota. Marian leads community engagement activities and connects older adults to resources that help design the life they want to live in rural communities across Minnesota and North Dakota.
September 6, 2024
Join us for an insightful webinar into workforce trends in the nonprofit sector, as revealed by LinkedIn’s extensive data. Joey Zumaya, Head of Nonprofit Enterprise Partnerships at LinkedIn, will share trends from LinkedIn’s real-time employment data.
We’ll explore key insights including:
You’ll leave better prepared for AI’s disruptive role in recruitment, fundraising, and operations, and how to leverage it for your benefit. Don’t miss this chance to gain actionable insights and strategies for navigating the evolving nonprofit sector.
August 29, 2024
Join us for the debut of our new Capitol Conversations series with our initial discussion on workforce policy! Our government relations and advocacy team will lead this interactive series aimed at strengthening member engagement in advocacy and increasing knowledge and understanding about priority issues shaping the future of our sector.
A variety of solutions are needed to adequately address needs across the workforce continuum. We want to identify ways we can raise our voice in new ways and drive the narrative, demonstrating our unique value proposition.
The first virtual gathering in the series includes your opportunity to directly engage with influential voices from Congress, coalition partners, and your network peers who will examine workforce trends and practice, including challenges, with a focus on implications for existing and future policy efforts.
Contact Sarah Dobson for more information.
August 15, 2024
In partnership with the Mennonite Health Services Association, Lutheran Services in America is able to offer this workshop on planned giving, co-sponsored by Everence and MHS Association. This webinar is free to all attendees.
The workshop is led by fundraising expert Bryan Clontz, founder and president of Charitable Solutions, LLC. Bryan is well known in fundraising circles and Charitable Solutions is one of the go-to leaders in continuing education.
August 13, 2024
In part 2 of our two-part series on artificial intelligence and fundraising, we take a deep dive into the ongoing journey of AI integration within organizations, particularly focusing on its implications and opportunities in the fundraising sector. Join us to discuss the evolution of AI technologies like predictive and generative AI, with an emphasis on their potential to enhance donor experiences through precision, personalization, and efficiency. Additionally, we will address common concerns and questions regarding AI, such as privacy, ethical considerations, and the fear of job displacement, reassuring attendees that AI’s role is to augment rather than replace human capabilities.
The session aims to equip attendees with practical insights on leveraging AI responsibly to optimize and innovate in their operational and strategic endeavors, ultimately driving more informed and effective fundraising practices. The webinar aims to equip attendees with practical insights on leveraging AI responsibly to optimize and innovate in their operational and strategic endeavors, ultimately driving more informed and effective fundraising practices.
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