[nfb-talk] Telling Your Story: An Introduction

[Judy Jones]

We have a great leader here, but is not online.  Is this limited to online 
participants?

Judy

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Subject: [nfb-talk] Telling Your Story: An Introduction


> Attention NFB Leaders:
>
> If you are committed to the long-term strength of your chapter, affiliate 
> or
> division, this message is for you.  On January 10 at 8:30 PM Eastern,
> AlphaComm Strategies is hosting a telephone workshop on how to tell your
> story to the community at large.  This workshop is a part of our first
> special project, Operation Checkmate.
>
> For our purposes, "telling your story" goes beyond repeating the NFB's
> mission statement.  A good narrative unites your membership, attracts new
> recruits, solidifies your partnerships, and diversifies your funding
> prospects.  Learn how to:
>
> * take stock of your existing strengths and weaknesses;
> * evaluate what you can offer and how it stacks up to competing
> organizations;
> * examine the community in which you operate;
> * energize your core base of workers;
> * use their talents to cultivate strong talking points; and
> * use this communication to generate compelling events, grant proposals 
> and
> public awareness campaigns.
>
> Your registration is required to generate a roster of participants for the
> workshop.  The most effective presentations actively engage individual
> audience members, and you should expect to be randomly called upon to help
> explore real world, concrete examples.  Of the people who register, one
> organization will be chosen with permission to serve as a case study for 
> the
> discussion.  We will not shine a spotlight on the organization.  Rather, 
> we
> will use it as a common reference point on which to leverage some of our
> analysis.  After the call, confirmed attendees will receive an informative
> packet of resources with more information on how to jumpstart some of the
> ideas discussed at the meeting.
>
> Note:  This is not an informal social call.  Participants should come
> prepared to discuss the serious business of ensuring the lasting momentum 
> of
> your specific group and the vitality of the NFB as a whole.  Only the most
> dedicated members are welcomed, and to that end, we are intentionally not
> offering a future recording of the conversation.  Come prepared to take
> copious notes.  If you cannot attend yourself, please feel free to ask
> someone to register and participate on your chapter, affiliate or 
> division's
> behalf using the link below.
>
> It's not about standing out from the competition.  It's about eliminating
> it.  It's not about hoping for a streak of success.  It's about creating 
> it,
> and if you are fully committed to transforming your organization from good
> to great, your colleagues will await your presence at a call you 
> absolutely
> cannot miss.  Don't let the introductory nature of this call fool you. 
> For
> us, it is the beginning of a longer effort to let people know that the
> various groups of the NFB have something to offer, and they will be heard!
>
> Yours in service,
>
> Joe Orozco, Managing Director
> AlphaComm Strategies
>
> Learn about Operation Checkmate and register here:
>
> www.alphacommstrategies.com/checkmate/
>
>
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