Join me at the Maine Association of Nonprofits annual Opt In Communications Conference for Share Your Mission Message: Less “Pitching,” More Connecting. This breakout session will go beyond the “elevator pitch” to explore and practice those public and interpersonal interactions where you aim to truly connect with listeners and advance your cause. Make a lasting, personal impression in the moment; gain new supporters. Key focus areas:

• Knowing your audience/conversation partner

• Listening

• Dispelling myths about charisma and perfection

• Practicing

• Setting and meeting communication goals

Participants may gain ideas for wider marketing and messaging purposes, including print, web, and social media content. However, this session will focus on in-person communication. Spoiler: sometimes the most introverted and reluctant team members make the best communicators, and everyone can benefit from these strategies. Join in, see how, and practice.

Intended Audience: Staff, board, or volunteers that want to practice their in-person communications.