CARE Campus Connections

CARE Staff Responsibilities

• Josh Brown, Senior Regional Advocacy Manager, is the overall main point of contact for this program. Josh can be reached at Josh.Brown@care.org or 925-766-4267. Chapter leaders are encouraged to also reach out to their respective Regional Advocacy Manager.
• Regional Advocacy Managers (RAMs) will work directly with a designated campus leader to craft events, schedule in-district meetings and provide timely advocacy opportunities.
• CARE will create a Campus Connection landing page with resources and will provide each chapter with a chapter specific recruitment page including a unique QR code.
• CARE will provide chapters with materials to participate in tabling recruitment events on campus.
• RAMs will host monthly training sessions that will provide learning opportunities and skill building for students.
• RAMs will assist chapters with finding opportunities for CARE subject matter experts, global women leaders and other speakers to participate in chapter events.
• RAMs will facilitate an engagement competition amongst chapters.

Delta Sigma Theta Chapter Responsibilities 

• Host two CARE focused campus events (one Fall, one Spring), including:
  • One letter writing campaign focused on why Congress should support foreign assistance that empowers women and girls in developing countries.
  • One creative event where federal legislators and CARE subject matter experts are invited to discuss issues impacting women and girls.
• Attend CARE virtual kick-off orientation.
• Chapter representatives attend monthly CARE Campus training calls.
• Each chapter leader will be tasked with recruiting 100 new advocates.
• At least one chapter representative must attend October 2023 CARE On Capitol Hill (CARE will provide travel and housing).

Calendar of Events

November

Campus Connection Kick-Off

On this call, we officially kicked off the start of the CARE Campus Connection Program. During the call we provided a program overview including goals and expectations. Click here to watch a recording of the call.

January

The Important of Using Your Voice

On this call, we focused on the power of advocating for Black women and girls around the world. We were joined by CARE’s Chief People, Equity and Inclusion Officer, Melissa Heggie, who graciously shared details on her career and provided invaluable insight to our attendees. Click here to watch the recording of the call.

February

Celebrating Black History Month

This training will focus on developing advocacy focused storytelling skills. This includes tips on developing a compelling story for specific media uses (for example, 30 second sound bites, writing Op-Ed/LTEs, elevator pitches. etc.). Participants will learn how to effectively communicate their message, deliver impactful speeches, and engage with different audiences. We hope that attendees will leave being able to tell their campus’s story while advocating with CARE.

March

Advocating with CARE

This training will take place in Washington DC prior to, or during CARE on Capitol Hill: She Leads the World.

April

Special Event – Panel Discussion

This call could be a special event that will highlight the efforts of our campus leaders and provide an opportunity for us to highlight a few dynamic speakers in a panel type discussion. Could include a care team lead like Ritu or one of our global women leaders or someone in a leadership position within the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority organization. 

May

Program Evaluation and Recognition

This call will take time to evaluate CARE’s campus connection program and allow participants to provide feedback. Care team will also take time to recognize and thank campus leaders for their work over the course of the school year and highlight the next round of leaders. Will encourage campus leaders to connect over the summer and provide engagement opportunities for their chapters in coordination with CARE staff.