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How Nonprofit Workers Can Strengthen Their Speaking Skills

Tuesday, September 27, at noon U.S. Eastern time

Advice for More Effective Public Speaking on a Nonprofit’s Behalf 2

“A little bit of anxiety is actually good,” says Melany Brown, of the Alliance of Nonprofits.

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“A little bit of anxiety is actually good,” says Melany Brown, of the Alliance of Nonprofits.

In the bad economy, it's become especially important for nonprofit workers to hone their public-speaking skills so they can make their organization's case to the public.

How do you create a rousing presentation or speech? What are the best ways to prepare for a public speaking engagement? How are nonprofits teaching leaders and other workers to become better speakers?

Join us on Tuesday, September, 27, at noon U.S. Eastern time for a live online discussion about how to improve your public-speaking skills, with advice from two experts.

The guests:

Melany Brown. president of Alliance of Nonprofits, a membership association for nonprofits in Washington State. Previously, she served as executive director of Washington CASH, a microfinance organization, and was a consultant and coach working with businesses.

Pamela Ziemann trains nonprofit executives in presentation skills and is the author of Giving Voice to Your Cause: Speaking Tips for Nonprofit Professionals.