Non-profit training being offered Feb. 28

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

— The Center for Nonprofit Communication at Drury University will conduct a free, fourhour training from 9 a.m. to 1p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 28, at the university's new site, located at 1404 SE Eagle Way, Ste. 8 in Bentonville, Ark.

The “Speak Up” training is designed for those associated with nonprofit organizations (including health care, education, charitable, faith-based, civic and public sector/government).

Executives, staff, volunteers and board members of organizations from northwest Arkansas and surrounding communities are invited to the session to gain information on these topics: Forming clear, concise key messages; Developing a message platform; Collaborations through community connections; and Mediamanagement.

The training series is facilitated by Drury University communications instructor, Dan Prater, who is the executive director of the Center for Nonprofit Communications.

“This is four hours well spent, learning how to use the right words and tools to connect with the community,” said Prater. “Every organization should give careful thought to how they tell others of their important work.

Reservations are required. Those interested in attending can register at www.npcomm.org/ the-2013-nonprofit-communication-workshop or email request with name and organization to [email protected].

The event includes free refreshments provided by Panera Bread and a free light lunch.

For more information, contact Dan Prater at Drury University at 479-873-7443 or at dprater@ drury.edu.

Business, Pages 11 on 02/06/2013