Words Matter: An Introduction to Get Your Story Down
Apr 16, 2026 • 10:00 am – 10:30 am
Communications • Free Event, Virtual Event
Offered by Gardner Philanthropy Consulting, this short, introductory session will set that stage for this 3-part communications series that can be attended a la carte or as a series. This session will set the stage for the following two workshops and get you to start thinking about your personal leadership narrative. No cost associated for this first session.
At the heart of everything nonprofits do — grant writing, donor conversations, newsletters, events — is the ability to clearly and compellingly share our organization’s story. It’s what opens doors and inspires people to give. And yet, it’s a skill most of us were never taught.
Join Ben Tanzer, an Emmy-award winning writer, in Words Matter, a three-part storytelling workshop series designed to help you uncover your personal and organizational “why” — and turn it into messaging that truly connects. Each session stands on its own, though together they offer a powerful, cohesive experience.
This series is for anyone involved in nonprofit work: Executive Directors, Development Staff, Program Leaders, Board Members, and Volunteers.
Thursday, April 16 (30 minutes): Introduction (free)
Wednesday & Thursday, April 22 & 23 (2-hour sessions): Interactive workshops ($59 each or $99 for both sessions)
Eligible for support through Rotary Charities Learning Fund.