In this course, you'll learn how to identify, develop, and deliver your nonprofit organization’s story with skill, power, and assurance. You’ll gain experience using the creative expression and emotional engagement techniques professional speakers and performers use to connect with your audience and inspire action.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify how stories affect the brain.
• Describe the various types and applications of story.
• Define the elements of an effective story structure.
• Identify common storytelling pitfalls.
• Determine best practices for storytelling.
• Develop a story narrative for your organization based on your mission statement.

This course will consist of article reading, discussion questions, authentic assessments, and self-tests to enhance learning and build upon prior knowledge.

NMI courses are taught using the Canvas learning management system and include a variety of multimedia tools and resources. To ensure you can successfully access the multimedia tools in your courses, we recommend you use a standard PC or Mac desktop or laptop. Mobile devices are not recommended. Courses are best accessed using a high-speed Internet connection and a modern web browser such as Microsoft Edge, Firefox, Chrome or Safari.

Early Bird special: $119 (ends two weeks before course start date, retail $149).