Thinking about speaking at a conference? It’s one of the best ways to build your organization’s brand and share your expertise.

But getting your session idea accepted can feel like a total mystery.

That’s what we’re here for.

This is your simple, four-step guide to help you find the right conference and write a proposal that gets a big, enthusiastic YES.

Nonprofit Communications, Communications CampaignsKatie Test DavisApril 6, 2026conference speaking, public speaking, thought leadership, professional development, nonprofit leadership, education leadership, conference proposal, call for proposals, school communications, leadership, speaking tips, networking

Create a tactics plan that actually delivers 📦

Getting to the tactics phase of your communications campaign is exciting – you’ve selected your audiences, your messaging is on point and you're ready to put all that hard work out into the world and make change happen. *It's showtime!*

Of course, you need to make sure that those tactics go to work for you, and that means narrowing in on the biggest bang-for-your-buck activities that you can truly deliver.

And, as very busy leaders and advocates, you’re looking for reliable, simple, valuable, tried and true, foolproof options… you want the "easy button" plan.

Nonprofit Communications, Communications CampaignsZoe Alexis WhitehornAugust 9, 2024Nonprofit communications, communications campaign, audience targeting, tactics planning, marketing strategy, easy tactics, social media strategy, website optimization, community outreach, offline marketing, thought leadership

The Most Trusted Person in America Works in YOUR School District

Savvy school district leaders will take this data and incorporate it into their outreach plans! We’ve included a quick checklist to see if your district is capitalizing on this opportunity.

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