SFLA training has been created to help develop your pro-life group into a strong, effective, and lasting institution on your campus. We offer a diverse menu of training courses for your group to choose from. You may choose one category, a section of a category, or any combination of available topics. Determine which workshop(s) will best enhance your group, and we will either schedule a time a SFLA staff member can come to your campus or conference for pro-life training, set up a conference call/webcast for online training, or let you know about upcoming SFLA workshops at state and regional conferences near you and how you can attend them.
To apply for pro-life training for your group or conference, please fill out the appropriate application form to the best of your ability and e-mail it to SFLA. For questions, you can e-mail or call SFLA at 703-351-6280.
We can also Skype one-on-one with you to help you in any facet. Some groups have even invited us to attend their meetings via Skype! Our National Headquarter’s Skype account is StudentsforLifeHQ
Application Forms
SFLA Training Application for an Aspiring Group
SFLA Training Application for a Campus Group
SFLA Training Application for a Statewide or Regional Group
Description of Trainings
ORGANIZATION: This session will prepare your group to recruit a strong, dedicated base of members, maintain those members, and delegate responsibilities so that your club runs smoothly and lasts beyond your years at school.
Things you will learn:
- How to Recruit and Maintain Members
- How to Run Effective Meetings
- How to Structure your Group for Success
- Create a Vision and Mission
FUNDRAISING: This is an essential aspect to a growing club. In order to carry out your ideas and goals, you will need to know how to target donors and raise your funds. This workshop covers the different levels of fundraising your club should utilize.
Things you will learn:
- How to Hold Simple Campus Money-Maker
- How to Approach Donor Solicitation
- How to Mail Donor and Potential Donors
MEDIA/PUBLIC RELATIONS: As your group becomes known on campus through events and you strive to build recognition and high event turnout, your members will need to know how to handle media relations on your campus and how to publish your activities online and in print.
Things you will learn:
- Starting a Campus Pro-Life Publication
- Starting a Website and Facebook Group
- How to Write Press Releases and Editorials
- Handling Media Interviews
- Speaking for Leaders
- Messaging with Events and Actions
ACTIVISM: This workshop covers what it means to be an activist, different levels of activism, strategies for effective activism, and many great activities your club can use to draw attention to your cause and spark debate on your campus.
Things you will learn:
- How to use Cameras and the Internet to your Advantage
- How to Host Campus Events such as displays, protests, speakers, debates, school policy campaign, etc
- How to Exert Influence on your Campus, Bringing about Awareness and Change, through your Actions
SIDEWALK COUNSELING: This session informs you about all that goes into SWC and prepares you to counsel at clinics. It covers the concepts, strategies, and steps behind sidewalk counseling, drawn from a wide range of approaches and experiences.
Things you will learn:
- How to Properly Prepare yourself and your Group for a SWC Event
- How to Approach those Seeking Abortion through Compassionate Counseling
- How to Handle Different Elements and Situations that Arise during SWC